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Sleeve to RNY — When Reflux Takes Over
(Part 5 of 5 in our Revisional Operations Series: Which Surgery for Which Patient?) Sleeve gastrectomy has helped thousands of patients...
rachelkibble7
Sep 72 min read
Sleeve to Mini Gastric Bypass — When Insulin Resistance Won’t Budge
(Part 4 of 5 in our Revisional Operations Series: Which Surgery for Which Patient?) For many patients, sleeve gastrectomy works...
rachelkibble7
Sep 72 min read
Resleeve After Failed Sleeve Surgery — When Is It Really Worth Considering?
(Part 3 of 5 in our Revisional Operations Series: Which Surgery for Which Patient?) Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most popular...
rachelkibble7
Sep 72 min read
Revisional Surgery Failure — Why It Isn’t Always Appropriate
(Part 2 of 5 in our Revisional Operations Series: Which Surgery for Which Patient?) When weight loss surgery doesn’t seem to be working...
rachelkibble7
Sep 72 min read
Revisional Surgery from RNY to Sleeve — When Hunger Never Switches Off
For most people, gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y, or RNY) is a powerful surgery. It restricts food intake, changes gut hormones, and for many...
rachelkibble7
Sep 72 min read
Series Introduction: Revisional Operations — Which Surgery for Which Patient?
When people first decide on weight loss surgery, they often think it’s a once-in-a-lifetime operation. But for many, life after bariatric...
rachelkibble7
Sep 71 min read
Insulin Resistance: The Hidden Barrier to Weight Control
(Part 1 of 3 in our Insulin Resistance Series) For years, weight gain was explained away as “too many calories in, not enough burned...
rachelkibble7
Sep 72 min read
Breaking Free from Insulin Resistance — Practical Steps After Bariatric Surgery
(Part 3 of 3 in our Insulin Resistance Series) In Part 1, we explored what insulin resistance is and how it quietly drives weight gain,...
rachelkibble7
Sep 72 min read
Why Insulin Resistance is Missed — and How Metabolic Surgery Changes the Game
(Part 2 of 3 in our Insulin Resistance Series) In Part 1, we introduced insulin resistance as the hidden driver behind stubborn weight...
rachelkibble7
Sep 72 min read
Still Exhausted? Why the UK Is Failing Patients Who Need Iron—and What You Can Do About It
Let’s talk honestly about something that too many people are silently suffering through. You’re exhausted. Not just “busy tired.” This is...
rachelkibble7
May 133 min read
“But I’ve Saved Them Money”:Why Bariatric Patients Still Feel They Have to Earn Their Right to Care
After almost every bariatric surgery I arrange, there’s a moment—often months later—when the patient reaches out. They’ve hit a wall with...
rachelkibble7
May 72 min read
When Safe Becomes Inaccessible: The Hidden Harm of Restricted Medications in the UK
She cried every time she used the toilet. Burning, shooting pain. A feeling of pressure no one could explain. Three years of test after...
rachelkibble7
May 24 min read
Why “Normal” Isn’t Always Normal: The Problem With NHS Blood Test Guidelines After Bariatric Surgery
If you’ve had bariatric surgery and you’ve ever been told: • “Your results are fine.” • “Everything is within normal range.” • “You just...
rachelkibble7
May 13 min read
Why You Need Regular Blood Tests After Bariatric Surgery — And What Each One Tells Us
Weight loss surgery changes everything — from how you absorb nutrients to how your body processes hormones. But here’s the truth: You...
rachelkibble7
May 12 min read


Bariatric Surgery Isn’t Just a Tool — It’s a Life-Altering Operation That Deserves Serious Aftercare
Bariatric surgery aftercare is often misunderstood — and dangerously underestimated. Many patients are told that their surgery is simply...
rachelkibble7
Apr 263 min read


Post-Bariatric Blood Tests: Why UK Patients Are Being Let Down
Bariatric surgery is a major transformation — not just for weight, but for the way the body absorbs and processes nutrients. After...
rachelkibble7
Apr 263 min read


Why Post-Bariatric Surgery Aftercare Is Essential for Success
Bariatric surgery can be truly life-changing. It offers hope for a healthier future, dramatic weight loss, and freedom from many...
rachelkibble7
Apr 263 min read


How Sleep Apnea Blocks Weight Loss | Health Check Antalya
Struggling with weight loss despite your efforts? Sleep apnea could be the hidden cause. Learn the signs and solutions.
rachelkibble7
Apr 263 min read


Insulin Resistance and Weight Loss Struggles Explained | Health Check Antalya
Insulin resistance traps millions in a cycle of weight gain. Discover why it’s not your fault — and how to break free.
rachelkibble7
Apr 263 min read


The Thyroid Scandal: Why Millions Are Suffering Needlessly in the UK
Thousands of UK bariatric patients aren’t receiving proper blood testing. Discover why it matters — and how to protect your health.
rachelkibble7
Apr 263 min read
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