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Weight-Loss Surgery Revision Can Equal Success

Thomas Edison conducted experiments with more than 6,000 filaments before finding one that would glow brightly and burn for an extended period of time. Leo Tolstoy’s wife, Sophia Tolstaya, completed up to seven separate drafts of War and Peace before her husband deemed it ready for publication. And George Lucas pitched Star Wars to three studio owners before someone took a chance on his wild idea—even then production fell way behind and received initial negative reviews.So when you find your weight loss surgery didn’t turn out to be the answer you had hoped for, don’t give up hope. Many success stories experience initial setbacks; the key is not giving up hope. Folahan Ayoola, MD, founder of Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas, can find the solution for you. Dr. A, as his patients and staff affectionately call him, is not only a bariatric surgical specialist, he’s also adept at revisional bariatric surgery.

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Considering Bariatric Surgery
Posted - June 26, 2025

Is My Surgery Tax Deductible?

If you’ve undergone or are considering bariatric surgery, here’s a financial fact that may surprise you: weight loss surgery can be tax deductible. That’s right—your journey to better health might also come with a tax break! What the IRS Says According to IRS guidelines, weight loss surgery is considered a qualified medical expense when it is prescribed by a doctor to treat a specific disease. This includes obesity itself, as well as related conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Procedures such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and duodenal switch typically qualify. Learn More

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ATTENTION patients of Dr. Al-Kalla

Dr. Al-Kalla will be leaving Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas at the end of July. If you would like continue as his patient, please let us know and we can assist in getting your medical records transferred.

You may also choose to stay with Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas and we’ll gladly transfer your care to another provider on staff.

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