Everything You Need to Know Before & After Surgery
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Our most popular resources — chosen by patients like you.
The Science of Sleeve Gastrectomy: How It Actually Works
3 min read
Why do people REALLY have weight loss surgery?
Dr. Gmora's Story · 2 min watch
Preparing for Surgery: Your Complete Pre-Op Guide
5 min read · From our Learning Academy
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Before Surgery
What to expect, how to prepare, and setting realistic goals
15 articles →Recovery & Aftercare
First 30 days, exercise, hydration, vitamins, and your 5-year journey
5 articles →Diet & Nutrition
Portion sizes, cravings, supplements, and building healthy habits
25 articles →Ozempic & Medications
Comparisons, costs, insurance coverage, and when surgery makes more sense
0 articles →Patient Stories
Real transformations — in their own words, with video
22 stories →Life After Surgery
Work, relationships, confidence, pregnancy, alcohol, and loose skin
23 articles →Common Fears
Weight regain, regrets, loose skin, stretching — answered honestly
0 articles →The Science
Ghrelin, hormonal changes, diabetes reversal, and how sleeve gastrectomy works
0 articles →Watch. Learn. Feel Ready.
Short clips from Dr. Gmora, real patient conversations, our learning academy, and live support groups.
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— Dr. Scott Gmora, Bariatric Surgeon & Gastric Sleeve Patient
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Free Courses From Our Clinical Team
Structured lessons to prepare you before surgery and guide you after. Watch at your own pace.
Free Course5 min readPreparing for Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Everything you need to know before your procedure — from pre-op diet to what to pack.
Free Course6 min readYour First 30 Days After Surgery
Week-by-week nutrition, movement, and mindset — guided by our dietitians.
Free Course4 min readGastric Sleeve Diet: Eating Plan After Surgery Week by Week
Managing cravings, understanding hunger signals, and eating mindfully after sleeve.
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