Weight Loss Latvia

25/09/2025

Natalie shares her weight loss journey before and after gastric sleeve surgery 🧡🙏

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24/09/2025

LIVE talks on Weight Loss Latvia Group on Facebook - join here -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlosslatvia

1. This week - Thursday, September 25 @18:00 UK / Irish time - gastric sleeve patient story, lovely Natalie Cadman 🧡🤗 Thank you already before!!!!

2. Next week - Thursday, October 02 @18:00 UK / Irish time - general & bariatric surgeon Dr Olegs Kozlovskis about bariatric surgery - who qualifies and when other weight loss methods should be considered instead of surgery.
And of course, join to ask your question to the surgeon directly! 🧡🙏

See you there online https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlosslatvia

Ilva, WLL ☀️

23/09/2025

✅ PRACTICAL STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR ☘️IRELAND☘️ - How to claim your weight loss surgery cost back from HSE on the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive -

The most important steps -
1. Check with us if you qualify! Mail - ilva@weightlosslatvia.com
2. Referral letter from your GP
3. Book your surgery and consultation in Latvia
4. Pay for your surgery privately (EUR 4990 now)
5. Come for you surgery
6. Gather all the necessary documentation (we will help you with this)
7. Send the documents to Kilkenny, HSE National Contact Point

Read in detail on Weight Loss Latvia website - https://www.weightlosslatvia.com/en/blog/eu-cross-border-healthcare-directive-ireland-how-to-apply

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19/09/2025

✨ LIVE Q&A Gastric Sleeve Patient Story ✨
WHEN: Thursday, September 25 UK/Irish time
WHERE: Weight Loss Latvia Group - join https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlosslatvia
Host: Ilva Urbanovica, Weight Loss Latvia
Guest: Natalie Cadman, ex gastric sleeve patient

Natalie will share her weight loss journey, the reasons behind it, the do’s and don’ts, the challenges she faced, and the benefits she has gained…

Join us!
Ilva, WLL 🫶

19/08/2025

💨💨💨 FEELING 'GASSIER' after GASTRIC BYPASS surgery? Farting 🙈, belching 🙈, bloating? You’re not alone – and here is why! 💨💨💨

After gastric bypass surgery, it’s quite common for people to notice more intestinal gas than before.

There can be several reasons for this:

1️⃣ Changes in digestion – Food bypasses part of the stomach and small intestine, so it’s not broken down and absorbed in exactly the same way as before. This can leave more undigested food for bacteria in the large intestine, which produce gas.

2️⃣ Bacterial changes – The gut microbiome may shift after surgery, which can influence how food is fermented and how much gas is produced.

3️⃣ Food intolerance – Some people become more sensitive to certain products after surgery, especially dairy (lactose), high-fat meals, and high-protein foods like beans, some mushrooms which can all increase gas. Some veggies tend to cause more gas – such as onions and cabbage.

4️⃣ Air swallowing – Eating too quickly, drinking too fast, or chewing gum can make you swallow extra air, which contributes to bloating and gas.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO REDUCE GAS AFTER GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY:

☑️ Eat slowly and chew thoroughly. Digestion process starts in mouth
☑️ Avoid carbonated drinks
☑️ Limit foods known to cause gas (beans, cabbage, onions, sugar, alcohol, pastries)
☑️ Keep a food diary to identify your personal triggers
☑️ Consume more naturally fermented products like kefir, sauerkraut, live yogurt, kombucha, kimchi
☑️ Consider taking a probiotic to improve gut flora

♦️ If gas is accompanied by persistent pain, diarrhoea, or bad-smelling stools, it’s worth checking for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or food intolerances, which can happen after bypass.

11/08/2025

BEFORE YOUR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
A Tip That Can Change Your Journey

One of the best things you can do before your surgery is to start making small, realistic changes now – even if they feel tiny.

🫑 EAT SLOWLY. Practice eating slowly – put your fork down between bites.

🫗 WATER. Sip water throughout the day instead of drinking large amounts at once.

🥂 SUGARS. Cut back on sugary drinks and replace them with water or herbal tea.

🤽‍♀️ MOVE. Add gentle daily movement – a short walk counts!

👩‍🦰 LEARN YOUR BODY. Listen to your body’s signals – notice when you are truly hungry vs. eating out of habit.

These habits will help your body prepare for surgery, make recovery easier, and set you up for long-term success.

Remember – weight loss surgery is a powerful tool, and your mindset and habits are the keys that keep the results for life 💛

With Weight Loss Latvia you get safe, EU-regulated bariatric surgery with personal support from start to lifelong support.

Follow Weight Loss Latvia for more bariatric surgery information!

Ilva, WLL ☀️

02/08/2025

DR OLEGS KOZLOVSKIS, BARIATRIC AND GENERAL SURGEON RECOMMENDS -
You don’t have to wait until it gets worse! Obesity is a severe condition and it should be taken seriously as any other disease!

If you recognize yourself in any of these conditions, bariatric surgery might be the life-changing step you’ve been waiting for:

✅ Your BMI is over 35 (or over 30 with health issues like high blood pressure or diabetes)
✅ You’ve tried every diet, injection, or weight loss program - still the weight keeps coming back
✅ Your weight is affecting your joints, sleep, energy, all daily life
✅ You want to reduce or stop taking medications for chronic conditions
✅ You avoid going out and socialising because of your weight and how you look
✅ You’re simply tired of starting over and want a real, lasting solution

Weight loss surgery is a developed, trusted surgical tool that helps you take back control over your health and life - for good!

At Weight Loss Latvia, we offer EU-regulated, safe expert bariatric surgery with full support - before, during, and long after the operation.

👉 Read more about bariatric surgery on Weight Loss Latvia website!

01/08/2025

Losing weight is just the beginning…
The real win is keeping it off — and finally feeling free in your own body...

With bariatric surgery, you don’t just drop stones and pounds!
You drop the -
✔️ Knee and back pain
✔️ Fatigue
✔️ Medications
✔️ Food noise
✔️ Constant dieting and disappointment

With bariatric surgery you gain:
✅ Confidence
✅ Energy
✅ Better health (say goodbye to Diabetes Type 2, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea)
✅ Joy and motivation in everyday life

Bariatric surgery isn’t a quick fix - it’s a lifelong transformation.
And we’re here with you to help you start your journey smoothly, professionally and with deepest care!

📩 Ready to start your own life changing journey? Message us -
ilva@weightlosslatvia.com