Roux-en-Y gastric Bypass An Interview with bariatric surgeon Dr Mark Eaton, medical director of Southern Oregon Bariatric Center in Medford, Oregon, USA. During this interview Dr Eaton goes over: ◆ Pre-op criteria for having bariatric surgery including RYGB. ◆ Considerations for why someone might or might not be a good candidate for RYGB. ◆ His […]

Episode 005  BODY In this episode:  Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG): The gastric sleeve is the surgical removal, as in permanent removal, of approximately 85% of the stomach. The remaining stomach is long tube referred to as a sleeve. We go over: The surgical techniques of creating a gastric sleeve. The Risks Does VSG work to […]