Holiday eating tips to keep the Grinch away after bariatric surgery If you are recovering from bariatric surgery, the holidays can be particularly rough. So many sweets! So many feasts! The temptation to indulge a little to avoid holiday FOMO can be overwhelming. To help, Dr. Gritsus has a few traditions he shares with his … Continue reading Have a Bari Merry Christmas
View MoreVadim Gritsus, M.D. has taken another step towards further reducing pain after surgery by incorporating a technique called the “Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block” in all his weight loss procedures. The TAP block technique involves injecting a small amount of local anesthetic (for example Novocaine) in the area of the nerves which conduct pain signals … Continue reading Reducing pain after weight loss surgery
View MoreCurrent progress in surgical technique is aimed at making the surgery as less traumatic and painful as possible. We are constantly working on improving our approach and making sure that pain is minimal after gastric sleeve surgery. 1. Having less pain allows patients to breathe deeply, avoiding pneumonia 2. Having less pain allows patients to … Continue reading Making Gastric Sleeve surgery even less painful.
View MorePatients with Lap Band (or Realize band) sometimes feel that their band is tighter in the morning that in the evening. At times, this difference can be quite substantial. In some cases, the band is so tight in the morning that patients can only drink liquids, while at night they can eat almost normally. Patients … Continue reading “My Band feels tighter in the morning, is this normal?”
View MoreI frequently hear from my patients: “I am eating just as much as my family members and my friends and I tend to gain weight and they don’t”. Obesity and weight gain, in general, are very elusive medical conditions. On one hand, there is perception that weight loss is easy, because “you just have to … Continue reading Why do some people gain weight?
View MorePatients who prepare to undergo weight loss procedure are recommended to start preparing for the surgery way in advance. One common mistake people make while waiting for their weight loss surgery is to gain weight before the operation. This phenomena sometimes called “last supper syndrome”. Patients sometimes feel that they “are having surgery anyway” and … Continue reading Weight gain before your surgery
View MorePatients frequently ask me about ways to exercise after weight loss surgery. Exercise for these patients presents its unique challenges but can benefit someone tremendously if done properly. Some of the most common reasons patients are reluctant to exercise after weight loss surgery include: 1. lack of time 2. not sure what exercise would be … Continue reading Burn more calories after weight loss surgery
View MoreWeight loss surgery and alcohol consumption. Many patients ask me about alcohol consumption after weight loss surgery. The good news is that patients after weight loss procedures can enjoy alcohol. However, alcoholic beverages have to be consumed with great caution. Here are several important points to consider: 1. Avoid carbonated beverages such as beer – … Continue reading Drinking alcohol after weight loss surgery
View MoreHow to save your healthcare expenses and still receive top quality care. When you are referred to a specialist for surgery by your primary care physician, it is natural to assume that he or she has your best interest in mind and wants you to receive the best care possible from the most qualified surgeon … Continue reading Saving money when you are referred to a surgeon
View MoreWhy do you need to exercise even if you work at a physical job? Many people think that daily activities give them enough exercise. When I advise my patients to engage in exercise activity, many answer: “But I move a lot during my work”, “I lift heavy files” or ” I constantly get up and … Continue reading Importance of exercise
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