Behavior modification after bariatric surgery is critical to losing most or all of your excess weight. As you make healthy lifestyle changes, our Houston weight loss surgery team recommends a strategy called self-monitoring, which involves maintaining...
One of the keys to weight loss surgery success is understanding what is and isn’t reasonable to expect after surgery, and to plan accordingly. Some bariatric surgery candidates have unrealistic expectations of the surgery, and inadvertently...
Bariatric surgery is considered by many to be the most effective solution to obesity and many obesity-related medical conditions (co-morbidities). However, bariatric surgery is only a tool to make it easier to lose weight. Patients must...
According to Psychology Today, poor eating and other bad habits operate mindlessly, “on autopilot.” Mindless eating — or not being aware of what or how much you are eating — can be incredibly harmful to your...
It’s not uncommon to eat healthfully and exercise regularly, yet notice that your weight loss has plateaued. When this happens, our team always asks: Are you getting enough sleep? The reason we ask this is there...
Your weight loss operation is not a cure for obesity. Without behavioral modifications and a commitment to healthier habits, weight loss surgery is essentially ineffective. Long-term success depends on eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly and...
