If you are considering weight loss surgery for the treatment of obesity, please join us on July 09th for an informational meeting and question-and-answer session at our Denton office.
24 March 2009
To ensure his weight loss surgery patients have lifelong success after their procedure and provide them with a safe environment in which to address the emotional and psychological issues surrounding their struggle with obesity, Dr. Provost offers a twice-monthly support group at his office. Get the details here, and learn about the philosophy of Attitudinal Healing that guides the group's discussions.
18 February 2009
To keep weight off, avoid stretching your pouch, and flessen the risk of "dumping", you have to learn to live without carbonated drinks after weight loss surgery. In this article, Dr. Provost offers several quick tips for avoiding soda pop and other carbonated beverages and offers several tasty alternatives.
13 January 2009
To keep weight off long-term, gastric bypass patients need to adopt and maintain new eating habits that work in tandem with their new stomach pouch. In this article, Dr. Provost offers several quick tips for managing your pouch, to ensure the benefits of weight loss surgery last for a lifetime.
12 December 2008
To lose weight successfully with the Lap-Band system, you need to have routine adjustments. In this helpful article, Dr. Provost answers common questions about Lap-Band aftercare, and explains what a difference proper Lap-Band adjustments can make.
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.
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.