Posted - March 16, 2011
Plastic Surgery
Although patients choose to have weight loss surgery for health reasons, they are usually happy with the improvement in their appearance as well. Weight loss after bariatric (weight loss) surgery occurs rapidly. As a result of this quick weight loss, patients often discover they develop of loose stretched skin in areas where the most fat is lost. Areas affected are the tummy, back, arms and thighs. Weight loss surgeons in the Dallas - Fort Worth area of Texas often suggest plastic surgery to remove the folds of skin and tissue related to rapid weight loss. Learn More
Posted - March 8, 2011
Eating Smart at Mexican Restaurants
Most everyone likes going out for tasty Mexican food. But if you have a weight-loss goal, some types of Mexican food can derail your efforts to lose weight. Fortunately, there are some good picks at your favorite Dallas Mexican restaurant, to allow you to enjoy south-of-the-border food without all the excess calories -- and the guilt. Learn More
Posted - February 28, 2011
Bariatric Surgery Options for Diabetics
Today, there are a number of choices available for diabetics who are overweight or obese, and who are thinking about weight loss surgery. Each surgical option has its own pros and cons, so before making a decision, consider all the choices carefully. Learn More
Posted - February 21, 2011
Navigating Your Fish and Meat Counter
Navigating your Fort Worth, Texas meat and fish counter may be daunting when you're trying to lose weight. You know that you need to include lean meat and fish in your diet in order to eat healthy, but you may not be sure which products to buy? Fortunately, it's not as difficult as you might think. Learn More
Posted - February 14, 2011
The Long-Term Effects of Weight-Loss
For some people, weight loss surgery seems like the golden ticket to a different life as the person they know they can be. Successful results from bariatric surgery can see people losing as much as 25 to 30 percent of their original body weight over the first two years following surgery. Yet for some, results can be much different. Ten to twenty percent of weight loss surgery patients lose less than their intended goal for weight loss and possibly gain back the weight they lose. Learn More
Posted - February 7, 2011
The Benefits of Probiotics After Weight Loss Surgery
Probiotics are a type of live microorganism that prevails in the digestive tract of humans. Probiotics are referred to as the "good bacteria" because they help keep illness causing bacteria under control, while aiding digestion. Studies are now suggesting that probiotics are beneficial to weight loss after bariatric surgery as well. Learn More
Posted - January 30, 2011
Getting Rid of Under-Arm Flab
When you raise your arms and move them back and forth, do the undersides of your upper arms jiggle? Those bits of flab, colloquially known as "bat wings," can show up on any woman's body as she gets older, especially if she is carrying a bit of extra weight. Learn More
Posted - January 15, 2011
Burn more calories with a pedometer
If you've had weight loss surgery in the Dallas or Fort Worth area, then you are well on your journey to achieving life-long good health. Reducing your BMI, or body mass index, with a goal of achieving a normal range for your height may seem impossible to begin with. Fortunately, there are some simple tools that can help you achieve this goal, even if you have a busy lifestyle or find it difficult to follow a structured exercise program to begin with. Learn More
Posted - January 11, 2011
Improved Mental Health with Weight Loss Surgery
Laparoscopic gastric banding, also commonly referred to as Lap Band Surgery, is a type of weight loss surgery that is generally considered the least invasive of the bariatric surgeries. The concept is simple and involves placing a silicone band on the upper part of the stomach. Over time, the band is continually adjusted to make the stomach opening and stomach pouch smaller, therefore limiting the amount of food a person is able to consume. Learn More
Posted - January 10, 2011
Steve: Duodenal Switch
I’m Steve and I’m a family physician. I also suffered from severe morbid obesity for decades and knew that I needed to look into something to give me back the quality of life that I deserved. Prior to undergoing duodenal switch in December 2009, I suffered not only from severe morbid obesity, but also type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and obstructive sleep apnea. Learn More
