Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective tools for long-term weight loss and improvement of obesity-related health conditions. In fact, many patients are satisfied with the outcomes of their initial weight loss…
For many people, the answer is yes. Weight loss surgery is one of the most effective tools we have today for improving—and sometimes even putting type 2 diabetes into remission.…
While everyone’s journey is different, bariatric surgery uses a specific medical standard to estimate outcomes: your “excess weight.” Understanding how to calculate your own excess weight can help you better…
Gallbladder Problems After Bariatric Surgery Rapid weight loss is one of the most powerful benefits of bariatric surgery—but it also increases the risk of gallstone formation. Many patients ask what…
If you live in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and you’ve been thinking about weight loss surgery (aka “Bariatric Surgery”), you’re not alone. Many of our patients come in unsure whether…
What Is the Gallbladder? The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located under the liver on the right side of your abdomen. Although it’s only about half the size of…
Bariatric Surgery Is Affordable-And Often Cheaper Than GLP-1 Medications Many people are surprised to learn that bariatric surgery is more affordable than long-term GLP-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications such as Wegovy, Zepbound,…
This real-world data reinforces what many bariatric specialists have long known—surgery remains the most effective, long-term obesity treatment. Study Overview: 50,000 Patients, 2 Years of Results Researchers analyzed outcomes from…
Myth #4. You can never drink from a straw. FALSE There is a common misconception that bariatric surgery patients can never drink from a straw again. The concern is that…
Myth #1: You have to do a liquid diet for weeks before surgery. FALSE The dreaded “bariatric pre-op diet.” This is commonly understood to be at least 2 weeks of…
The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Type 2 Diabetes One of the most compelling studies supporting bariatric surgery as a diabetes treatment is the STAMPEDE trial (Surgical Therapy and Medications…
How the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Platform Works The Da Vinci robotic system consists of two main components: 1. Surgeon Console The surgeon sits at a specialized console equipped with a 3D…