Posted - September 30, 2011
Reaching your Weight Loss Goal
If you have been sticking closely to your diet and exercising regularly, but still can't seem to get to your target weight, you might have to make a few more adjustments to your lifestyle before you can get to where you want to be. The following dieting tips are especially important for North Texas residents who have undergone obesity surgery, such as gastric bypass procedure because your diet following the surgery has a large impact on its overall effectiveness. Patients that have had weight loss surgery in the past and are unable to lose weight often turn to the ROSE (Restorative Obesity Surgery, Edolumenal) procedure to achieve the desired results. Learn More
Posted - September 27, 2011
Stop Hunger after Lap Band Surgery
Increasing numbers of overweight and obese individuals in the Dallas area are choosing surgery for weight loss. This is especially true for those who have struggled with obesity and found little or no success using other weight loss strategies. For many overweight patients, the Lap Band procedure or another type of bariatric surgery offers the best chance for finally losing weight. After the surgery, the size of the stomach pouch restricts the amount of food and calories that can be consumed. But, will hunger be a problem when you are eating so much less? Learn More
Posted - September 27, 2011
Choosing Surgery to Lose Weight
Obesity is a large and common problem in the United States, and with it comes serious health conditions such as type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Overweight and obese individuals in the Plano area are turning to weight loss surgery to help them overcome the health obstacles that obesity presents. Patients that have a BMI or Body Mass Index that is greater than 40 often qualify for surgical assistance in overcoming their obesity. Those who suffer from chronic health conditions related to obesity may qualify if their BMI is 35 or more. Learn More
Posted - September 22, 2011
Lose Weight to Improve Memory
If you've been feeling like you forget things easily these days, it might not be your imagination. A recent study of obese people who were considering the gastric band or other weight loss surgery revealed that prior to surgery many overweight people had slightly lower than normal cognitive abilities than expected. Learn More
Posted - September 12, 2011
Eating Healthy after Gastric Bypass
If you have had a stomach bypass in the past, or you are currently considering it, then chances are that you already know bariatric surgery can help you lose weight by decreasing your daily food intake. But did you know that gastric bypass surgery could help you make healthier food choices, too? Learn More
Posted - September 6, 2011
Overcoming Emotional Eating
When you are upset, it's easy to consume hundreds of calories worth of comfort foods before you even realize it. These extra calories can sabotage the hard work you are doing to lose weight after lap band surgery. Try the tips below to overcome emotional eating: Learn More
Posted - August 30, 2011
Exercise After Weight Loss Surgery
Because every person is different, there is "no one-size fits all" exercise requirement for after bariatric surgery. Instead, you need to work with your Carrollton medical weight loss team to determine your individualized post-operative exercise regimen. However, here are a few general exercise tips that are helpful to all bariatric patients. Learn More
Posted - August 22, 2011
The Gastric Bypass Diet
Plano, TX patients who have had gastric bypass obesity surgery need to follow a special diet following surgery. How much you eat, what you eat, and how you eat all change following gastric bypass surgery. The diet is divided into four phases, with each phase providing differences in terms of the textures and consistencies of food. Learn More
Posted - August 18, 2011
Lifestyle Changes: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Activities
Losing weight and maintaining weight loss requires lifestyle changes, even if you are thinking about having stomach bypass or another type of bariatric surgery in Dallas. How you live determines your choices, and when it comes to weight loss this includes the types of foods you eat and how much physical activity you fit in each day. Having a healthy lifestyle involves spending more time doing things that are good for your health, and less time doing things that are detrimental to your health. Learn More
Posted - August 4, 2011
Six Strategies for Weight Loss Success
For most people, diets often do not work. The vast majority of people who go on a diet to lose weight will eventually gain all of the weight back. To lose the weight for good you need to make permanent lifestyle changes. Even weight loss surgery is not a magic bullet and requires a commitment to a healthier way of living after the surgery. While this is a tough goal it is not impossible. Check out the tips below to learn ways to transform your diet and lifestyle to get healthier. Learn More
