Posted - January 16, 2013
Aisha: Gastric Bypass
I gained 100 pounds after having my son, and I was not able to get it off. I tried every weight loss program that there was to try, but nothing was successful. So I decided to check into bariatric surgery. Learn More
Posted - January 14, 2013
Watch Emotional Eating after Bariatric Surgery
Sometimes, our emotions can get the better of us. When we’re overwhelmed by stress, boredom, loneliness, anger, sadness or fear, it can lead us to seek comfort in overeating and unhealthy foods that will do you no good after bariatric surgery. Learn More
Posted - January 7, 2013
Sleep Soundly after Weight Loss Surgery
Diet & exercise—together, the two have become synonymous with weight loss, but you may want to add one more thing to that conjunction after weight loss surgery: sleep. Tossing and turning at night can leave you drained of energy the next day, making you far more likely to skip your workout plans or seek a quick energy boost from food. Learn More
Posted - January 4, 2013
Make Fitness a Habit after Bariatric Surgery
When you’ve recovered enough from bariatric surgery to work out, you may be excited (and a bit nervous) about getting started. Perhaps you’ve thought a bit about the workouts you’ll do and when to fit them into your schedule. After all, your bariatric surgeon in Plano, Lubbock or Dallas has told you how important it is to exercise if you hope to keep off the weight you lose—your workout plans will need to be a priority. Learn More
Posted - December 30, 2012
Letting Weight Loss Surgery Build Your Confidence
Although many people prefer not to admit it directly, it is easy to blame a lot of your problems on your weight as you struggle with obesity. Relationship woes, financial problems and even failed career ambitions are often blamed on struggles with excess weight. It is true that your weight can negatively impact all avenues of life, and that the ambition to improve your quality of life by losing weight is a healthy resolution—but there is more that needs to be done than physical weight loss. Learn More
Posted - December 30, 2012
Shannon: Duodenal Switch
Weight loss surgery has definitely changed my life for the better. After losing 180 pounds, I can do the everyday simple things such as cross my legs or sit in a booth at a restaurant. Things that I couldn’t do before. Learn More
Posted - December 26, 2012
Learning to Love your Weight Loss Surgery Diet
If you look at your diet after weight loss surgery only in terms of what you can’t eat, it can make your whole weight loss journey feel like an uphill battle. It works much better to focus on what you can eat, to think about all the healthy foods out there waiting to be tried. By keeping an open and exploratory mind, you can not only eat the nutritious diet you’ll need after weight loss surgery in Lubbock or Dallas—you can enjoy it, too. Learn More
Posted - December 24, 2012
Dining Tips after Weight Loss Surgery
Dining out after weight loss surgery is not impossible, but it can be a bit of a challenge. Resisting the temptation to order an old favorite item and finding an item that is appropriate for your diet plan take time and effort. The best thing you can do for yourself is be prepared by learning tips and tricks to eat healthy even when on the go. Learn More
Posted - December 20, 2012
After Bariatric Surgery, Take a Deep Breath
We breathe about 19,000 times a day without thinking about it, but learning to breathe a little differently can help you take advantage of one of your body’s most powerful natural stress relievers. That’s right: the simple act of breathing deeply can not only calm you down, it can lower your heart rate and your blood pressure and be a big help in managing stress after bariatric surgery. Learn More
Posted - December 18, 2012
Your Weight Loss Soundtrack
If you’ve had a weight loss surgery like sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass in the Dallas area, the procedure will help you lose weight, but it’s up to you to stay motivated as you do so. After all, the mind is just as important to weight loss as the body—without focusing your mind on the task at hand, your body will have a much harder time reaching the goals you’ve set for it. Learn More
