Taking Care of Yourself After ESG
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a safe and highly effective non-surgical, minimally invasive weight loss treatment option for any patient who has struggled to lose weight with diet and exercise alone. One of the major advantages of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is the minimal recovery time required. Unlike traditional bariatric surgery, most patients return to […]
What Will My Diet Look Like After ESG?
Commitment to diet and exercise changes is essential to long-term success after any weight loss procedure, including non-surgical, minimally invasive options like endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG). After an ESG procedure, to give the stomach time to heal, patients will need to slowly re-adjust to a normal diet over the eight weeks post-procedure. From there, a […]
Gastric Sleeve vs. Gastric Balloon: Comparing Efficacy and Risks
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) Overview Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) is a very effective bariatric surgery option for patients with obesity. The procedure involves cutting away about 80 percent of your stomach, leaving only a small banana-shaped sleeve behind. The sleeve fills with food quickly, which means you feel satiated on small amounts of food, leading […]
Navigating Your Diet Post-Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
Weight loss following endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) requires a thoughtful approach to nutrition. Making improvements to your diet helps to maximize the benefits of your procedure, support your overall health, and achieve your goals. Here’s what you need to know about your endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty diet, including common challenges and tips for staying focused. What […]
Exploring Non-Surgical Weight Loss Procedures
Losing weight can be hard, and billions of dollars are spent every year by Americans trying to shed unwanted pounds. Fad diets, expensive exercise equipment, and unused gym memberships are just some of the tools people use to try to lose weight, but they’re usually ineffective and often demoralizing. When the traditional methods don’t work, […]
Gastric Balloons: How Much Weight Will I Lose?
Intra-gastric balloons are a safe and effective non-surgical weight loss tool to kickstart weight loss. They’re an excellent starting point for patients committed to long-term diet and exercise changes to maintain a healthy weight. Multiple types of gastric balloons are on the market today, including the ORBERA® Intragastric Balloon System and Spatz3 adjustable balloon used […]
Can Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Be Reversed?
Understanding Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is emerging as the safest and most effective alternative to traditional bariatric surgery. It offers a non-surgical weight loss solution without the need for incisions, scarring, prolonged recovery times, or the risk of complications. Patients can anticipate losing around 20% of their body weight following an […]
Exploring Endoscopic Bariatric Revision Procedure
When your goal is healthy, sustainable weight loss but lifestyle habits alone haven’t proven successful, you might choose to have bariatric surgery. While these procedures can be highly effective, over 20% of patients eventually regain their weight. Disappointing, we know — but there is hope and another option: endoscopic bariatric revision. While an invasive surgical […]
What Are the Least Invasive Weight Loss Procedures?
When most people think about weight loss procedures, bariatric surgery comes to mind. And, while surgical weight loss procedures can be highly effective for weight loss, they’re not for everyone. Bariatric surgery comes with significant downtime and risk – as well as long-term considerations that many patients aren’t ready for. Fortunately, treatments for obesity have […]
IVF and Non-Surgical Weight Loss: A Path to a Healthy Pregnancy
Understanding the Impact of Obesity on Fertility Obesity is on the rise globally among women of reproductive age; experts estimate that by 2025, one in five women will be clinically obese. Obesity’s links to chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease are well-documented, but excess weight can also cause reproductive health […]
