October 20, 2014
Halloween “Trick-or-Treating” Candy Alternatives With the weight problem our children are facing, BMI of Texas wants to help you by providing some alternatives to passing out candy on Halloween. Most children love candy and if they go trick-or-treating, they’ll be getting way more of their share. There are also children who suffer from food allergies […]
October 14, 2014
Endoluminal surgery: An exciting new technology is emerging in bariatric surgery involving the endoscopic platform. These procedures are done trans-orally using a gastroscope and afford the patient of the potential benefit of a procedure which can be done without incisions. THAT’s RIGHT! Surgery without an incision! These options are being used or evaluated for both […]
October 10, 2014
After a long day, it may be easier to enjoy a nice meal out and be free from prep work, cooking and cleaning up afterward. If you are a health-conscious eater, you know that finding healthy restaurants in San Antonio that cater to low carbohydrate diets can sometimes be challenging. However, there are many local […]
September 30, 2014
Laparoscopic band surgery is a procedure that can help you lose weight. Since it is a surgical procedure, it’s natural to have a lot of questions and concerns about it. We’ve put together a list of questions we get asked frequently. However, if you have more questions, give us a call. What is Laparoscopic Band […]
September 23, 2014
BMI of Texas’ dietitian, Aimee Paladino, decided to take it into her own hands determine the trials and tribulations of the pre-operative diet. The diet is very basic and includes exchanging two meals for protein shakes and only having one small meal a day. The small meal consists of 3-4 oz of a lean meat […]
September 9, 2014
BMI of Texas is wants to shine the spotlight on one of our surgeons, Dr. Richard K. Englehardt. We know you’re anxious to hear more about him and the path that led him to perform bariatric surgery in San Antonio, Texas. With that in mind, here is a quick rundown of the specifics of Dr. Englehardt’s training […]
August 27, 2014
If you’re struggling to slim down enough to achieve your goal of a healthy, happy life, it can be tempting to try one of the many “miracle” weight loss techniques that pop up time and time again. If you’ve tried over and over to change your eating habits and exercise regime to no avail, then […]
August 18, 2014
If you walk by any magazine rack you will see celebrity fad diets and “how they lost that weight so fast!” One of the latest trends to hit the scene is intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting involves dramatically cutting down what you eat and going for long periods without ingesting anything at all. There are a […]
July 30, 2014
Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, is used to modify the digestive process and kick-start weight loss, and it’s proven to be very successful as a long-term weight loss plan. Making the decision to choose surgical weight loss can be daunting though, so how do you know that it’s right for you? Is Weight Loss […]
July 22, 2014
If you are considering weight loss surgery, it is important to understand your options. There are several different types of weight loss surgery, all of which have their own unique benefits with a different approach to weight loss. While the end result may be similar in some cases, it is critical to understand the variations, […]