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November 18, 2015 As a VSG (Gastric Sleeve) doctor with over 9,000 patients, I get asked lots of questions. Thousands of them! Some have to do with health, diet, food, the procedure itself, and even how others will think of them for having VSG surgery. Although I can point you in the right…

6 Refreshing Premier Protein® Recipes for Smaller Appetites & Hot Days Sponsored by Premier Protein® We know hot days can make small appetites feel even smaller, and when the weather warms up, the last thing many of us want is a heavy meal. Whether…

Aperçu général L’adoption d’un régime alimentaire sain tout au long de la vie contribue à prévenir toutes les formes de malnutrition, ainsi qu’un grand nombre de maladies et pathologies non transmissibles. Pourtant, la production croissante d’aliments transformés, l’urbanisation rapide et l’évolution des modes de vie ont provoqué un changement des habitudes alimentaires. Les gens…

Medications and Marginal Ulcers Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Excedrin and Celebrex, are used primarily to treat inflammation, fever and mild to moderate pain from headaches, arthritis, sports injuries and menstrual cramps. Taking NSAIDs after gastric bypass surgery significantly increases the risk of developing marginal ulcers at the…

April 13, 2020 In Dr. Robert's Kushner's "How To Lose Weight Successfully" article, we learned about the art of losing weight successfully and the importance of lifestyle modification. You write your weight loss journey! “You have your own weight story to tell and your own personal relationship with food, physical activity,…

February 26, 2025 You may have noticed or heard people talking about “Ozempic Face or Ozempic butt”. Let’s take a deep dive to understand what this means and what can be done about it. As a medical professional, I'd like to address a topic that's been circulating on social media: the phenomena…

January 30, 2017 Making the decision to undergo weight loss surgery is a life-changing proposition. It is imperative when devising an informed and educated decision, in collaboration with your surgeon, regarding the short and long-term outcomes of weight loss surgical procedures. The Duodenal Switch (DS) (Bilio-pancreatic diversion with Duodenal Switch) has the best…

August 7, 2019 Endoscopic Non-Surgical Treatment for Weight Regain Weight loss after bariatric surgery is life-altering, and in most cases, it not only gives patients health benefits but the freedom to do things they couldn’t do before. Many patients experience a small amount of weight regain after they hit their initial low…