Posted - June 22, 2012
Temptation in Aisle 3
Despite our best intentions when we head to the grocery store, temptation lurks down every aisle. Though you may have a plan in mind and a list prepared as you start to push that empty cart, you may find it quickly filling up with the kinds of foods that your weight loss surgeon would frown upon, justifying your decisions with every excuse from A to Z. Learn More
Posted - June 18, 2012
Take Weight Loss to New Heights
Looking to take your weight loss to new heights (literally) after your bariatric surgery? Weight loss surgeries help thousands of people each year lose weight and live healthier lives. To maintain those weight loss results many people engage in daily physical activities such as walking, cycling and swimming. Despite the fact that all of these are excellent forms of exercise, let’s face it—sometimes, they can be a bit boring. Learn More
Posted - June 15, 2012
Half the Food and Half the Price
Eating out is hard to do in the first place. The ingredients are hard to verify, the calorie counts are almost always skewed and the portions can often feed three. Over the past 50 years everything from the size of a piece of pizza to a glass of soda has doubled if not tripled in both size and calorie content. After bariatric surgery, it can be difficult to consume a whole proper portion, let alone a plate of restaurant food—and that is a good thing. Learn More
Posted - June 8, 2012
Flower Power
When you talk to your weight loss surgeon about life after bariatric surgery, you will probably hear Dr. Stewart talk about the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle. A lot of us think of this as exercising every day by going to the gym or sweating to a workout DVD at home, but really the idea of an active lifestyle is a lot broader than that. Learn More
Posted - June 4, 2012
Exercises for Bariatric Surgery Patients with Joint Pain
Many people who suffer from being severely overweight or obese in Dallas also suffer from chronic joint and bone pain. Weight loss surgeries can help alleviate most joint pain, but some patients may still have difficulty engaging in high-impact physical activities. However, there are gentle or low-impact exercises that patients with joint pain can engage in to realign bones, make sore joints mobile and strengthen the surrounding muscles. Learn More
Posted - June 1, 2012
After Bariatric Surgery, Make Sure Health Foods Really are Healthy
Some weight loss surgeries involve reducing the overall size of the stomach, which in return helps patients eat less and ultimately lose weight. Reduced stomach size also means, more than ever, that every inch counts where stomach capacity is concerned. Weight loss surgery patients should always consume proper portions of the healthiest foods fit for their type of bariatric surgery diet. Unfortunately, many so called “health” foods available today aren’t nearly as healthy as people perceive them to be. Learn More
Posted - May 31, 2012
Wardrobe for Weight Loss
Losing weight after gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy or Lap Band surgery happens quickly. While this is great news for your body, it may be a bit stressful for your closet. Some people struggle with buying new clothes after having lost so much weight, while others struggle to part with their old ones. Learn More
Posted - May 29, 2012
Lose Weight with your Dog
More than 60 percent of the American adult population is considered overweight or obese and nearly 50 percent of America’s dog population is considered overweight or obese. Coincidence? Learn More
Posted - May 25, 2012
Laugh More for Enhanced Health
There is no reason that losing weight shouldn’t be fun. In addition to focusing on your weight loss goals with gastric bypass or Lap Band, Dallas residents should find ways to laugh more as they improve their health. As spring is setting in and summer is fast approaching, there is no better time to get outside, enjoy the sunshine and have a good laugh. Learn More
Posted - May 22, 2012
Drink More Water for National Drinking Water Week
That’s right Ft. Worth and Dallas residents; it’s time to celebrate this year’s Drinking Water Week 2012, beginning on the seventh of May. The American Water Works Association established this annual nod to the significance of water nearly 20 years ago in order to promote awareness of water’s importance in our daily lives. Learn More
