Body Image Confusion after Bariatric Surgery
By Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri Why do I still feel like that large person I was before surgery?” Most of you have also experienced these types of thoughts: “That shirt would never fit me,”... View Article
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James Loses 110 Pounds in Nine Months After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Like many people with weight issues, James Reid, age 64, had to go back 10 years to find photos of himself before gastric sleeve surgery in early 2020.... View Article
Healthcare Worker Chooses Gastric Sleeve to Improve her Health
“I had elevated blood sugar and heart palpitations,” says Luz, who works in healthcare. “I knew if I didn’t lose the weight,... View Article
Nicole Loses 150 Pounds a Year After Gastric Bypass
ANYTHING is possible, at any age, if you want it badly enough. Just ask Nicole, age 25: “Since having gastric bypass performed by Dr.... View Article
Sheila Loses 122 Pounds Nine Months After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
August 31, 2020 We’re not waiting to celebrate Sheila Dolan’s one-year Surgiversary in November. Just nine months after her gastric sleeve,... View Article
Roni Loses 80 Pounds after Gastric Sleeve and Keeps It Off
Roni Fredericks celebrated her five-year ‘surgiversary since her gastric sleeve weight loss surgery in 2015. Her Facebook update says it all: “Five years ago today I made a decision to have the gastric sleeve weight loss surgery,... View Article
Bariatric & GI Surgery Telehealth Appointments in 48 Hours
By Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri Virtual office visits are going well. It’s not the same as face-to-face, but we are taking care of people’s health and ensuring they are getting proper care.... View Article
Six Bariatric Surgery Myths Debunked
By Ayotunde Adeyeri, MD, FASMBS, Medical Director, Sterling Surgicare, Holmdel & Old Bridge, NJ I could easily spend the rest of my days debunking all the false information out there regarding the chronic condition of obesity and bariatric weight loss surgery.... View Article
Plant-Based Nutrition: A Bariatric Warrior’s Best Friend
By Ayotunde Adeyeri, MD, FASMBS You’ve had weight loss surgery—why does a plant-based diet apply to you? That’s a great question which we’re going to address right here,... View Article
Last Minute Weight Management Tips during the Holidays
By Ayotunde Adeyeri, MD, FASMBS After weight loss surgery, many people are justifiably nervous about facing holiday meals and parties with a much smaller stomach.... View Article