Weight loss surgery can address the physical aspects of obesity, but people who have struggled for years with their weight also experience significant psychological and spiritual damage, as well. To ensure his patients have lifelong success after weight loss surgery and a safe environment in which to address the emotional issues surrounding their eating habits and self-image, Dr. David Provost offers twice-monthly support group meetings at his office. Read the full story

Weight loss surgery can resolve Type 2 Diabetes, according to several studies. Learn about the positive impact that both the gastric bypass and Lap-Band® procedures can make on diabetes and other serious health conditions related to obesity. Read the full story

Weight loss surgery is proven to aleviate or resolve many associated medical problems, including high blood pressure, acid reflux, diabetes, sleep apnea, asthma, and joint pain. However, to have long-term success and maintain a healthy weight, you need to be prepared to make several permanent lifestyle changes.  Read the full story

Your weight loss surgery is over, and the most challenging part of this whole journey is behind you…right? Well, not exactly. After surgery, your next step in recovering from obesity is to lose weight and maintain a healthy BMI – and that means saying goodbye to the fizz and caffeine of soda pop. Read the full story

Weight loss surgery doesn’t just affect your life, it can have an impact on everyone around you — your spouse, your kids, even your parents. After all, when you start to make major lifestyle changes, like eating smaller portions and getting more physical activity, it can disrupt the family’s normal routine. Maybe you’re the cook in the house, and your family is used to you preparing big, filling meals. Now, suddenly, you’re cooking more healthful fare, and serving up smaller portions. Or, perhaps you’re the one everyone turns to for transportation — taking little Timmy to soccer practice, and picking Jessica up from her piano lesson — and now you’re asking for someone else to take on that responsibility, so you have time to hit the treadmill. Read the full story

Dr. David Provost performs weight loss surgery, including gastric bypass surgery in Denton, Texas. Doctors from around the country have come to him for instruction in the latest weight loss surgery techniques. Patients who have experienced challenges following a previous weight loss surgery procedure also reky on him for safe and effective surgical revision. In this article, Dr. Provost offers his advice and guidance to help patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery achieve long-term success with proper pouch management.

Using your Gastric Pouch as a Tool to Improve Weight Loss and Maintenance
By Dr. David Provost

A gastric bypass works by limiting dietary intake and minimizing the physical feelings of hunger. The creation of a separate, much smaller stomach pouch – initially less than an ounce in size – limits the amount of food you can physically consume. Eating or drinking distends the pouch and sends signals to your brain, which results in a “full” feeling and eliminates hunger. Read the full story

Dr. David Provost performs weight loss surgery, including Lap-Band surgery, in Denton, TX. He has taught weight loss surgery procedures to hundreds of doctors from around the country. He also specializes in revision surgery for patients who have experienced challenges following a previous weight loss surgery procedure. In this article, Dr. Provost offers his advice and guidance to help patients who undergo Lap-Band surgery achieve long-term success awith proper follow-up care.

Frequently Asked Questions about LAP-BAND® Adjustments
By Dr. David Provost

Q: Why are adjustments important?

A: Ongoing adjustments, either adding or removing saline from your LAP-BAND System, are necessary for continued success with your LAP-BAND System.  This unique feature provides the right level of restriction for your individual needs. Read the full story

Is exercise after weight loss surgery really necessary? The answer is yes! By focusing both on smart eating habits and regular physical activity, you can maintain a healthy weight and ensure that you don’t take in more calories than your body needs each day. Read the full story

Weight loss surgery is a serious procedure, but with some care and a good attitude, you can cut recovery time to a safe minimum and begin a new, healthier time in your life. Speeding healing after weight loss surgery is a team effort that starts the minute your surgery is over. Read the full story

Exercise after weight loss surgery is crucial for building muscle, which can help boost metabolism. While cutting calories without exercise can burn fat, it can take longer to lose weight, and also affect your body’s muscle mass, slowing the weight loss process even more. So, while weight loss surgery, by design, is meant to limit the amount of food you eat, if you rely solely on your new diet to maintain an “ideal” weight, the results will temporary at best. Ultimately, the biggest friend to metabolizing fat is activity, not calorie restriction. Read the full story