What it Means to be D Magazine Best Doctor
DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery recently received the prestigious “D Magazine Best Doctor” Award for the 2nd year in a row, cementing our place as a leading name in the field of minimally invasive surgery. The recognition comes after almost a decade of providing successful bariatric surgical solutions to residents of Dallas and surrounding areas. […]
Weight Loss As A Journey
It’s natural for anyone trying to lose weight to want to lose it very quickly. But evidence shows that people who lose weight gradually and steadily (about 1 to 2 pounds per week) are more successful at keeping the weight off. Healthy weight loss isn’t just about a “diet” or “program”. It’s about an ongoing […]
The Pros And Cons Of Lap-Band Surgery
Diet and exercise are indeed a dynamic duo. But, what happens when, despite your best intentions, those fail? There’s no need to resign to being overweight and exposing your body to hundreds of related health conditions. Alternatives, widely available in the Fort Worth, TX area, such as lap-band surgery, can completely change your body for […]
Gastric Sleeve Diet: How To Eat After Surgery
Are you looking to undergo gastric sleeve surgery soon? If so, you are probably already doing your research on everything about gastric sleeve surgery and the recovery process. Recovery is an essential part of any surgical procedure. However, many people forget to think about this part of the deal until their gastric sleeve surgery approaches. […]
Why Weight Loss Surgery Is Also Referred To As Metabolic Surgery
Metabolism is a process by which the body breaks down food to be used as energy or stored in the tissues. A metabolic disorder occurs when this process is disrupted by abnormal chemical reactions resulting in too much or too little of a substance in the body. Being obese increases the risk of metabolic disorders […]
Everything You Need To Know About Diverticular Disease
Let’s face it, talking about stool is hardly anyone’s favorite conversation. However, when our toilet habits start affecting our daily life and health, it can be hard to think about anything else. This is the case for people diagnosed with Diverticular disease, a condition that might sound scary, but that is actually far more common […]
10 Best Weight Loss Exercises
If your looking to shed some unwanted pounds, take a look at 10 of the best weight loss exercises which (when combined with a healthy diet) will help you to achieve the body of your dreams. Squats: Stand with feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart. Drop your seat toward the floor, keeping your back […]
Is Obesity Dampening Your Quality of Life? Robotics Bariatric Surgery Can Help
Today, obesity is a health problem that is not confined to specific countries, but a worldwide problem faced by both developed and developing nations. It is more prevalent in affluent nations when compared with other parts of the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. When it […]
How To Push Past Those Pesky Weight Loss Plateaus
Here’s how to past a weight loss plateau: Switch up your lifestyle Amanda Musin, a registered and licensed dietitian at the Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida, says to continue losing weight, we have to constantly change up our lifestyle. “A lighter you requires fewer calories than you did at a higher weight,” Musin says. […]
Behavioural & Lifestyle Changes Prior To Weight Loss Surgery
Preparing for weight loss surgery takes more than just tracking and normalizing your medical conditions. While most candidates going on for a weight loss surgery are well-equipped and mentally ready to embrace lifestyle changes post their surgery, very few realize the importance of ushering in behavioral and lifestyle changes prior to the surgery. This article […]