Wellness

Aleisha Green, L.V.N.  Waco Clinical Coordinator Happy New Year everyone! Now that the New Year is here let’s talk about those resolutions that we all say we are going to keep and never do. Personal Successful Goal Setting is like a new year’s resolution, it’s...

It is the holidays again, and bariatric patients can find it difficult to manage weight loss goals. It is important to be cautious of your food choices and balance indulgence with moderation. Using these holiday eating tips bariatric patients can enjoy their...

 By Rebecca Luttrell RDN LD   The holidays are surrounded by family, friends, fun and FOOD!  Many of our celebratory events involve food and not just any food, but usually indulgent, unhealthy choices and portions.  Some of us choose not to participate in getting...

Nearly everyone uses food as a coping mechanism for different emotions. Some people eat when they are stressed or overwhelmed, while others eat out of boredom or habit. A lot of people use food as a reward when they feel like celebrating a success. All of these...

Muscle is the major component to how our bodies move and function in a healthy manner. In order to continue this healthy function, we need to maintain as much muscle as possible through our lives. This is most true for patients who have undergone a bariatric...

A nurse practitioner (NP) is a type of advance practice registered nurse with a specialized master’s or doctoral degree that allows them to practice like a doctor with certain limitations. A physician’s formal education and training is longer and focuses on disease...

Dining out is often the focal point of many social events with both family and friends. This habit probably won’t change after you have weight loss surgery, but your portion sizes definitely will. Whether you are going to a big chain restaurant or stopping at a...

Author: Sharon McLemore Bariatric surgery patients often ask if they will have excess skin after weight loss and if so, is plastic surgery is an option for the removal of that skin?   The presence of excess skin after rapid weight loss is dependent on several...

The My Bariatric Solutions mobile unit was put into service September 2011 primarily to provide follow-up care for Lap Band patients. As the number of patients undergoing gastric sleeve and gastric bypass grew so did the services provided by the mobile unit. With...

Remember… Good things come to those who work hard! Lack of Motivation: Problem: Not enough motivation to want to work out or be consistent with the workout. Solutions: Set easy to reach goals so as to see yourself succeed Set monthly or weekly challenges as to...

Myth: Bariatric surgery is the “Easy Way Out” or “Quick Fix” for weight loss. Surgical weight loss is a tool, to help the morbidly obese develop a healthier lifestyle. It takes a lifelong commitment to be successful with the weight loss and also to keep the weight...