Posted - October 7, 2025
Managing Your Weight to Control Blood Pressure: Proven Strategies for Better Heart Health
Weight management is one of the most effective ways to improve blood pressure and reduce the risk of serious complications. Even modest, consistent lifestyle changes can have lasting benefits for your health. Learn More
Posted - September 2, 2025
GLP-1 Medications and Muscle Loss: What You Need to Know
GLP-1 medications can be life-changing, but the goal isn’t just to lose weight — it’s to lose fat while preserving lean, healthy muscle. By focusing on protein, resistance training, and smart nutrition, you can ensure your weight loss journey leads to lasting strength, better health, and improved quality of life. How to get started? It’s simple - book a consultation with Dr. Ayoola and together you’ll find the path to the best version of you. Learn More
Posted - July 31, 2025
How to Know Which Weight Loss Surgical Procedure Is Right for You
Choosing to have weight loss surgery is a life-changing decision and figuring out which one is best for you can feel overwhelming.
The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone. The best choice depends on a combination of your health history, weight loss goals, and lifestyle. Here's a breakdown of how to approach the decision and what factors to consider when selecting the most suitable bariatric surgery for your journey. Learn More
Posted - June 26, 2025
Today Show Highlights New Study on Bariatric Surgery vs. GLP-1 Meds
GLP-1 medications have become game changers for people trying to lose weight, but bariatric surgery is still superior when it comes to total and lasting weight loss, a new study has found.
Patients who underwent a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass lost about five times more weight after two years than people who had weekly injections of semaglutide or tirzepatide (the active ingredients in the anti-obesity drugs Wegovy and Zepbound, respectively), researchers reported Tuesday, June 17, at a meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Learn More
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
Posted - June 6, 2025
Breaking Generational Cycles of Obesity Through Bariatric Surgery: A Path to Healthier Futures
When obesity is present across multiple generations, it’s often more than just shared DNA. Children mirror what they see—eating habits, activity levels, emotional coping mechanisms, and attitudes toward health and body image. If a child grows up in a home where fast food is the norm, exercise isn’t prioritized, and food is used for comfort, those patterns become ingrained.
Even more challenging is when families are affected by food insecurity, lack of access to healthcare, or cultural norms that stigmatize talking about weight and mental health. These systemic issues compound the difficulty of breaking out of the cycle. Learn More
Posted - May 9, 2025
Choosing a Bariatric Surgeon and What to Expect from Dr. Ayoola
Dr. Folahan Ayoola is a board-certified bariatric surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery. As the founder and Medical Director of Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas, he brings over 15 years of experience to his practice, emphasizing a patient-centered approach known as "The Dr. A Way." This philosophy focuses on treating patients with respect, building genuine relationships, and providing compassionate care that gets results. Learn More
Posted - April 22, 2025
Life After 575 Pounds: A Bariatric Surgery Success Story with Dr. Ayoola
As Mark recalls, “I met with other doctors, but none of them saw me the way Dr. Ayoola did. He looked at me like a person first, not just a number on a chart. He spoke to the life I was missing, and reassured me that change was possible.” It was that connection that made all the difference for Mark. He knew he’d found his doctor. Learn More
Posted - April 2, 2025
Understanding the Costs of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery: A Financial and Health Perspective
Obesity and its related costs add up over time, making weight loss interventions not just a health decision but a financial one as well. While bariatric surgery requires commitment and lifestyle changes, it is a tool that can lead to long-term savings and a better way of life. If you are considering weight loss surgery, consult with a medical professional and explore your insurance coverage to understand your financial obligations and potential benefits. Learn More
Posted - March 6, 2025
NO MAGIC PILL – Supplementing Bariatric Surgery with Weight Loss Medications and Lifestyle Strategies
Bariatric surgery is an incredible tool, but long-term success requires an ongoing commitment to lifestyle changes, and sometimes, additional medical support. As a bariatric surgery clinic, our goal is to provide patients with the most effective, evidence-based strategies for weight loss and metabolic health. Whether through surgery, medication, or a combination of both, the ultimate objective is to empower our patients to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives because we know that everybody is somebody’s somebody. We invite you to experience our approach to weight loss - No blame, No shame. Just compassionate care that gets results. Learn More
