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 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
Posted - February 3, 2025
How Bariatric Surgery Gave Dee a New Lease on Life
As Dee recounts, “Before surgery, I was resigned to a life of increasing limitations. My weight was impacting my health and mobility. I avoided going to the doctor out of fear of confirmation that my body was breaking down under the strain. Standing for just a few moments was painful, and walking any significant distance felt impossible.”
Emotionally, she felt trapped. Grief from losing her parents, guilt over her weight and shame about how others might perceive her kept me from living her life. Dee hid from the world and avoided cameras, unable and unwilling to face what she had become.
Despite trying every diet, exercise regimen and weight loss solution imaginable, she couldn’t keep the weight off. Her metabolism was failing and she began to see signs of obesity-related health conditions. It was at this point, Dee knew something had to change. Learn More
Posted - January 9, 2025
Not Sure How to Incorporate Fitness and Exercise Into Your Life After Weight Loss Surgery? Follow These 10 Steps.
After weight loss surgery, your body is still healing, so it's important to ease into exercise. Begin with low-impact activities like walking, gentle stretching, or swimming. These activities are easy on your joints and can help build stamina. Aim for 10 to 15 minutes a day, and gradually increase the duration and intensity as your strength improves and your surgeon clears you for more vigorous exercise. Learn More
Posted - December 10, 2024
Lessons I’ve Learned from Working with Bariatric Surgery Patients
Working with bariatric patients has shown me that their journey is one of resilience, transformation, and courage. It’s about much more than weight loss—it’s about reclaiming health, confidence, and self-worth. For anyone considering weight loss surgery or supporting someone on this path, remember: it’s a deeply personal process, and success comes from understanding both the challenges and the triumphs along the way. From a provider perspective, we do right by our patients when we meet them where they are. That’s why at Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas, we offer compassionate care, without blame and without shame. As Dr. Ayoola likes to say, “If obesity is part of your story, you don’t have to hide. You can lose the weight, regain your health, improve your quality of life and feel great about yourself.” Learn More
Posted - November 7, 2024
Understanding BMI and How it Determines Obesity Treatment Options
BMI serves as a valuable tool for categorizing weight status and guiding initial treatment decisions, but it is not the only factor in obesity management. Medications are typically suitable for individuals with a BMI of 27 - 35, but the individual’s weight loss goal needs to be considered. Surgery is generally reserved for those with a BMI of 35 or higher and serious health issues, or for individuals with a BMI of 40 or more. Each treatment plan must be personalized, factoring in the patient’s health status, previous efforts to lose weight, and their readiness for potential lifelong changes. Learn More
Posted - August 8, 2024
Christine Let Go of Fear and Embraced Her New Life
For Christine, it’s worked perfectly as she’s down 125 pounds! But don’t think it’s been easy for her. Christine emphasizes “It’s important to be honest with yourself and to make sure you’re ready to take responsibility for your part in maintaining your health.” One of the biggest challenges was figuring out what to eat and when, “I was very apprehensive about reintroducing foods because I didn’t want to make myself feel sick and I struggled with getting enough water to keep my digestive track running smoothly” she recalls. For her, it was important to have a plan and a support system in place, one that she continues to rely on to this day. Learn More
Posted - October 3, 2023
Weight Loss Surgery – What Are My Options?
Each type of bariatric surgery has its own benefits and potential risks. It's important for individuals considering bariatric surgery to work closely with a medical team, including a surgeon, dietitian, and other healthcare professionals, to determine the most appropriate option based on their individual needs and health status. Learn More
Posted - April 16, 2012
Weight Loss Surgery Benefits Mind As Well As Body
The physical benefits of tackling obesity with surgical procedures like sleeve gastrectomy are obvious, but could weight loss surgery have a positive impact on patients’ cognitive abilities as well? In a recent study, bariatric surgery patients showed significant and continual improvement in their cognition following surgery, demonstrating that weight loss surgery can curb obesity’s mental detriments just as well as its physical ones. Learn More
