General Dietary Guidelines for Gastric Bypass and Gastric Band Patients
07 April 2010
What you eat, how you eat, and how much you eat changes after bariatric surgery. Keep in mind that your surgery will help determine the amount of food you can consume, but you determine the quality of the food. This article offers general pre- and post-operative dietary guidelines and phases.
Posted in Home Page, Pre and Post Op Diets
Choosing a Bariatric Surgeon
06 April 2010
Choosing a bariatric surgeon is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. After all, not only are you looking for a medical professional with the experience and expertise to minimize the risks and maximize the likelihood of success concerning your bariatric procedure -- you're also looking for a doctor who will partner with you on a lifelong journey to health and wellness.
Posted in Choosing a Surgeon, Home Page
Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups: Help in Healing
24 March 2010
Dr. Provost hosts twice-monthly support groups to ensure patients have lifelong success after their weight loss surgery and provide a safe environment in which to address the psychological and emotional issues surrounding their struggle with obesity. Get the details, and learn about the philosophy of Attitudinal Healing that guides the group's discussions.
Posted in Home Page, Road to Success
Is Weight Loss Surgery a Cure for Diabetes?
01 March 2010
Weight loss surgery can resolve Type 2 Diabetes, according to several studies. Learn about the risk of diabetes, the correlation between diabetes and a high body mass index, and the positive impact that procedures like gastric bypass surgery and Lap-Band® surgery can make on diabetes and other serious health conditions related to obesity.
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Keys to Success After Weight Loss Surgery
01 March 2010
Weight loss surgery can help resolve numerous health issues, from hypertension to diabetes. But, to have long-term success, you need to be prepared for some permanent lifestyle changes, including a new diet, regular exercise, and ongoing support.
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Weight Loss Surgery Success: Life After Soda Pop
01 February 2010
To keep weight off, avoid stretching your pouch, and lessen the risk of "dumping", you have to learn to live without carbonated drinks after weight loss surgery. Dr. Provost offers several tips for avoiding soda pop...and a few tasty alternatives.
Posted in Home Page, Road to Success
Awards
D Magazine named Dr. Provost one of the best bariatric surgeons in Dallas in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009!
Texas Monthly named Dr. Provost a Texas Super Doctor in 2008!