Weight Loss Surgery Informational Meeting - Dec. 2, 2008

Weight Loss Surgery Informational Meeting - Dec. 2, 2008

If you are considering weight loss surgery for the treatment of obesity, please join us on December 2nd for an informational meeting and question-and-answer session at our Denton office.

Provost Bariatrics Practice Overview

Provost Bariatrics Practice Overview

Provost Bariatrics offers laparoscopic primary and revisional weight loss surgery procedures. The practice coordinates complete, multidisciplinary care for obesity surgery patients and sponsors regular informational sessions and support group meetings.

David A. Provost, MD

David A. 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.

Keys to Success After Weight Loss Surgery

Keys to Success After Weight Loss Surgery

30 August 2008

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: Do You Qualify?

Weight Loss Surgery: Do You Qualify?

30 August 2008

Most insurers adhere strictly to NIH guidelines regarding weight requirements for bariatric surgery, as determined by your body mass index (BMI). Weight loss surgery candidates generally have a BMI > 35 combined with high-risk comorbidities.

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Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery Options

Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery Options

30 August 2008

Dr. David Provost prefers the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and Lap-Band weight loss surgery procedures. Both are generally performed laparoscopically, which means the operation is done through small incisions, using cameras and long instruments.

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Lap-Band Surgery

Lap-Band Surgery

30 August 2008

The Lap-Band is an adjustable gastric band that limits the intake of food and reduces hunger. Patients who schedule regular follow-ups for adjustments and adhere to recommended dietary changes have the same long-term rate of success as gastric bypass patients.

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Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric Bypass Surgery

30 August 2008

The gastric bypass has been performed for more than 35 years. Average initial weight loss exceeds 70% of excess weight, and long term studies have demonstrated that the weight loss is maintained at over 50% in greater than 90% of patients.  Attention to diet and eating habits, exercise, and long-term follow-up with your surgeon contribute to [...]

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A Simple Formula for Weight Loss Success

A Simple Formula for Weight Loss Success

29 August 2008

After weight loss surgery, the first and most dramatic change you will make is how you eat. Whether you have had a Lap-Band® or gastric bypass procedure, the rules are essentially the same. Your stomach has been altered so that anything you eat goes into a small pouch the size of a golf ball. That [...]

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Contact Information

Provost Bariatrics
2501 Scripture Rd., Suite 303
Denton, Texas 76201
Office: 940.323.3450
Fax: 940.323.3451
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