Weight Loss Surgery Informational Meeting – February 9, 2012
If you are considering weight loss surgery for the treatment of obesity, please join us on February 9th for an informational meeting and question-and-answer session at our Denton office.
Dr. David Provost, MD
Dr. David Provost is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and sits on the Board of Directors for the ASMBS Foundation.
Holiday Weight Gain: How Weight Loss Surgery Can Help
People who are overweight gain up to 5 pounds on average during the holidays. Find out how weight loss surgery can help you overcome obesity and nip holiday weight gain in the bud.
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Gastric Bypass vs. Lap-Band Surgery
In this informational video from the Weight Loss Surgery Channel, Dr. David Provost explains the benefits and risks of Lap-Band surgery and of gastric bypass surgery. To learn more about each procedure and make an educated decision about which bariatric surgery is right for you, we invite you to attend one of our informational meetings.
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Transfer of Care Patients Accepted
Provost Bariatrics is pleased to announce that we are accepting Lap-Band and Gastric Bypass patients for transfer follow up care. All patients requesting to transfer care must have their bariatric surgery-related medical records transferred to our office (including operative note, follow up progress notes, band fill log, and the films and reports of any relevant [...]
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Revision Surgery Saves Bariatric Patient’s Life
Larissa Hersom suffered serious complications after traveling to Tijuana, Mexico for weight loss surgery. Unemployed and uninsured, she sought in vain for a local surgeon who could help. Learn how Dr. David Provost stepped in to provide the life-saving revision surgery she needed in this report from the WB33 News.
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General Dietary Guidelines for Gastric Bypass and Gastric Band Patients
What you eat, how you eat, and how much you eat changes after bariatric surgery. Your surgery helps 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.
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Choosing a Bariatric Surgeon
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.
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Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups: Help in Healing
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.
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Is Weight Loss Surgery a Cure for Diabetes?
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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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! Dr. Provost provides Lap-Band, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and revision surgery for patients in Denton, Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas.