Common VSG side effects include nausea, vomiting, acid reflux, and constipation due to the smaller stomach size. Nutrient deficiencies, like vitamin B12 and iron, may occur if patients don't follow their prescribed supplements. Long-term complications can include weight regain or the development of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

A sick tummy feeling refers to nausea, which can have many causes, including gastritis, food poisoning, or acid reflux. Depending on the severity, nausea may be treated with antacids, dietary adjustments, or medications like anti-nausea drugs.

Gastric sleeve results are typically impressive, with patients losing 50-60% of their excess body weight within the first year. The surgery also leads to improvements in obesity-related conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. Long-term success depends on the patient’s ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle post-surgery.

What is the Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon?The Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon (Allurion Elipse Gastric Balloon) is the world's first endoscopy- and anesthesia-free gastric balloon. It offers the same effects and mechanism as other gastric balloons. The first gastric balloons were introduced in the 1980s for weight loss purposes. The placement, inflation, and removal of traditional endoscopic gastric balloons required anesthesia and endoscopy. In the 2010s, the Elipse swallowable gastric balloon was... +More

The pre-surgical diet is designed to reduce the size of the liver and optimize the patient’s health before bariatric surgery. Typically high in protein and low in carbohydrates, it often involves consuming liquid protein shakes and limited solid foods for 1 to 2 weeks before surgery. This diet reduces surgical risks and prepares the body for the changes it will undergo post-surgery.