Health & Wellness Articles
Insights on bariatric surgery, recovery, and long-term health from Dr. Sami Salem.
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Gastric Sleeve Recovery: How Long Before You Feel Normal Again?
A week-by-week breakdown of gastric sleeve recovery, from the first 48 hours to feeling like yourself again, including when to expect work, driving, and normal energy back.
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Gastric Sleeve Diet: What You Can and Cannot Eat at Each Stage of Recovery
A stage-by-stage breakdown of the gastric sleeve diet, from clear liquids to regular textures, including what to eat, what to avoid, and how long each stage lasts.
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Life After Gastric Sleeve: What Eating, Exercise, and Daily Life Actually Look Like
What does daily life actually look like after gastric sleeve? A realistic look at eating, portion sizes, exercise, restaurants, and how your relationship with food changes.
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How Much Weight Can You Realistically Lose With a Gastric Sleeve?
Most patients lose 60-70% of their excess weight within 12-18 months of gastric sleeve surgery. See the realistic month-by-month timeline and what actually affects your results.
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Who Qualifies for Bariatric Surgery? (And What Disqualifies You)
Most patients qualify for bariatric surgery with a BMI of 40+, or 35+ with a condition like diabetes or sleep apnea. Learn what strengthens your case, what actually disqualifies you, and what a real evaluation with Dr. Sami Salem Ahmad involves.
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Gastric Bypass Surgery: How It Works
Gastric bypass combines restriction and reduced calorie absorption for significant, lasting weight loss. Here’s what the surgery involves.
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Understanding Sleeve Gastrectomy: What to Expect
Sleeve gastrectomy is one of our most requested procedures. Here’s how the laparoscopic surgery works and what patients can expect.
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Recognizing and Treating GERD
Frequent heartburn could be a sign of GERD. Here’s when it’s worth seeing a specialist, and how laparoscopic treatment can help.