June 5, 2017
Bariatric surgery is well known for helping patients lose a large amount of weight and keep it off for a long period of time. Did you know there are a number of other long-term bariatric surgery benefits that can have a significant impact on your longevity, as well as your quality of life? Enhanced diabetes […]
May 8, 2017
Weight loss surgery can result in some significant mental and physical changes. Although you’ll be excited about the prospect of a healthier body, you should also be aware of What to expect after weight loss surgery. A recovery period You’ll need to give your mind and body time to adjust after weight loss surgery. Depending […]
February 16, 2017
Shedding pounds can be a difficult task, but for some people, a unique treatment called the Obalon Intragastric Balloon weight loss procedure can help jump-start the process. The procedure utilizes three capsules – each containing a special balloon – that you’ll swallow over the course of several months. They’re removed six months after you swallow […]
January 24, 2017
Losing weight and keeping it off through diet and exercise alone often leads to frustration – not to mention a cycle of weight loss and gain that can make extra pounds harder to lose. BMI now offers the Obalon Intragastric balloon to help patients achieve long-term weight loss using breakthrough technology. How does the Obalon […]
April 14, 2016
Before you decide to move forward with weight loss surgery, it’s important to understand what your diet will look like after a gastric bypass. For a few weeks to a few months following the bariatric procedure, you’ll be on a special post-op diet to help aid your recovery and ensure a strong start to your […]
March 28, 2016
If you’re an older adult between the ages of 55 and 74, you may think it’s too late to do anything about your poor health. However, according to a study published by MedPage Today, elderly adults who undergo gastric bypass weight loss surgery enjoy the same level of benefits as younger patients. The study was […]
March 10, 2016
At BMI of Texas, we get asked a lot of questions about gastric bypass and weight loss surgery. One of the most frequent questions from our younger female patients is how weight loss surgery will affect their ability to become pregnant. The short answer: It doesn’t really! A post-surgery pregnancy can be safe and healthy […]
October 15, 2015
Weight loss surgery will definitely impact your life for the better. Many weight-related health problems will improve and you’ll feel more self-confident and energetic. Still, life after weight loss surgery is not without its ups and downs. You’ll have to alter the way you eat and will undoubtedly experience some profound life changes. Here’s a […]
September 23, 2015
What is bariatric surgery age limit? Have you heard that weight loss surgery options are only available to patients 18 years and older? It’s true that the FDA has only approved gastric bands for adults age 18 and up, but what’s the reason behind the suggested age limit for bariatric procedures? Is it dangerous to have […]
August 12, 2015
The US National Library of Medicine states that about one in five pregnant women are obese, a majority of those women being of reproductive age. If you’re overweight, you may wonder how your extra pounds affect your fertility. This could be the perfect time to undergo your chosen type of bariatric surgery for long-term weight […]
