VSG recovery time (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) typically ranges from 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the individual’s health, adherence to recovery protocols, and the complexity of the surgery. Most patients return to normal activities within a few weeks, though full recovery, including dietary adjustment and weight loss stabilization, can take months.

It is normal to see weight gain after bariatric surgery because patients still live in an obesogenic environment, and the individual's or surgery's ability to control all factors is limited. Body fat is also subject to metabolic pressures to regain lost weight Since salads are typically made of raw fruits and vegetables they can be more difficult to digest. And since you had bariatric surgery your ability to digest foods has changed and will take some time to adjust Over the first three months, patients can expect... +More

Sleeve gastrectomy is a weight-loss surgery that involves removing a large portion of the stomach, leaving a tube-like sleeve. This limits food intake and promotes hormonal changes that support weight loss. It’s a permanent procedure and is one of the most commonly performed bariatric surgeries worldwide.

Seven British patients who travelled to Turkey for weight loss surgery died after operations there, a BBC investigation into the trend has found. Others have returned home with serious health issues after having had gastric sleeve operations, during which more than 70% of the stomach is removed.