Wellness
My Bariatric Solutions Accepts Medicare in Argyle, Decatur, Fort Worth, Abilene & Waco, TX
At My Bariatric Solutions, we are a leading provider of treatment for weight loss and bariatric procedures including gastric bypass surgery, gastric sleeve surgery, Lap Band surgery, and several others in Argyle, Decatur, Fort Worth, Abilene and Waco, TX. At My...
Falling into Exercise
Falling leaves and crisp cool mornings are around the corner as the Texas Summer heat comes to an end. Whether one exercises before the sunrise or during the day, summer workouts are always humid and hot. As the weather begins to cool, there are changes the body...
Medical Weight Loss
A New, Affordable, Non-surgical Solution If you are one of the 93.3 million American adults who experience obesity, you know that finding a long-term solution for your weight problem is crucial for your health. Losing weight will help you reduce your risk factors...
Muscle Catabolism
Catabolism in living organisms is defined as the breakdown of complex molecules to form simpler ones. Most often this refers to the wasting of lean muscle tissue and should be avoided at all costs. Not only do you become weaker and more prone to injury, but your...
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
Colleen Smith RTR & Shantell Hayes MSN, APRN, FNP-C Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) is a medical device used to assist in weight loss, which in turn, reduces the comorbidities associated with obesity. The LAGB is placed around the upper...
What lifetime changes are required after bariatric surgery?
Tips on how to continue your weight loss journey: Aftercare! – continue with your post op appointments 1 week, 3 months, 6 months,12 months and every year thereafter. Continue to have your labs drawn to check important vitamins and minerals. Compliance with follow...
Insurance Plan Requirements
Written By: Angie McShan – Financial Specialist Each insurance company has a unique set of requirements that must be met by the patient before a predetermination or precertification can be requested by the provider. These guidelines are specifically put into place...
What is a S.M.A.R.T Goal?
Specific: A specific goal usually answers the 5 W’s: Who, What, Why, When and Where. A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. Measurable: To determine if your goal is measurable, ask yourself: How will I know when it is...
Why Do Labs
Written by: Sharon McLemore, FNP Typically, labs are done prior to your 3, 6, and 12 month follow-ups. Additional interim labs or testing may be requested if special circumstances warrant them. You may be asking yourself, why do I need to do labs so frequently my...
Diet Saboteurs – How Can You Stay on Track?
With the New Year in full swing, it’s a great time to keep pushing through with your resolutions of staying on track with your diet and exercise to make the most of your weight loss success after bariatric surgery. Even though the holidays are over, the temptations...
Insurance Explained
This is the time of year where we start to worry about our insurance plan specifics as it applies to medical treatments and procedures. Below are some terms you will hear if planning a doctor’s visit, routine colonoscopy, or imaging service. Deductible: The...
Keep Active with Leisure Time Activity
Want to know a simple way to stay active in your spare time — and burn extra calories without it feeling like a “chore?” It’s easy! Increase your leisure time activity! Leisure time physical activity is generally considered any exercise, sport or recreational...