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Tyler, Texas Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss

November 11th, 2010
Tyler Texas Bariatric Surgeon

Weight Loss Surgeons Tyler TX

Bariatric surgery seems like a scary prospect even if you are obese. It is true that once you get to a certain point you are told by your doctor you very likely may not live past 35.

 

A friend of mine who is only 24 was told this based on his weight gain and I really hope he loses weight and hopefully without going through a risky procedure like Tyler TX bariatric surgery.

Some types of bariatric surgeries involve removing a big part of your stomach. There can be some pretty severe complications that result in going through this weight loss surgery and I recommend you try everything you can before you decide to do this procedure.

There are some newer weight loss surgery techniques like lap band surgery that simply puts a band on part of your stomach without actually cutting anything away. This procedure seems a little safer than actually tearing part of your stomach out of your body.

Tyler TX Weight Loss

If I were in this very hard situation of trying to decide on a Tyler TX weight loss surgeon I would probably talk to a weight loss surgery consultant who has been through a procedure or two.

They have likely researched the topic for several days if not months and have some great advice to give you since they have been there and done that.

Tyler, Texas Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss

August 5th, 2010

Despite following healthy diet plans religiously, exercising till you can’t move, and trying every other method for weight loss out there, you just can’t seem to lose weight.  As people gain more and more weight, their metabolism gets slower and slower, making them have to work much harder for the same results as slimmer people.  When it gets to the point where nothing you try works, and are clinically obese, it may be time to consult with a Tyler, Texas bariatric surgeon.

Bariatric surgery usually involves removing most of the stomach or bypassing it.  There are significant risks involved with this surgery, but many people obtain excellent results.  You must be absolutely sure about the procedure, however, because it is one that is for life.  Some risks involved include infections from surgery and later malnutrition if the patient is not following the diet plan to the letter.

Talk to a Tyler, Texas bariatric surgeon today if you are 80-100 pounds overweight and nothing you try seems to help.  You may be required to go through a period of counseling to be sure you understand what this surgery means to you, as well for the doctors to determine whether or not you have realistic expectations.  Bariatric surgery is not for everyone, particularly if you only have a few pounds to lose.  Exhaust all other methods for weight loss before pursuing this life changing procedure.  Above all, be diligent in your research to fully understand what bariatric surgery will mean for you.

Tyler, Texas Lap Band Surgery for Weight Loss

July 22nd, 2010

Tyler Texas Lap Band SurgeryThe Lap-Band surgical procedure for weight loss is a surprisingly simple yet revolutionary form of bariatric surgery designed for people who are at least 100 pounds overweight.  Rather than removing all except a small portion of the stomach or stapling like traditional bariatric surgery, the Lap-Band system works by placing a band around the stomach to control how much a patient is able to eat at one time, as well as helping the patient to stay fuller longer.  Furthermore, the Lap-Band is available in 2 sizes with a wide range of adjustable settings that allow for a patient and their doctor to achieve the perfect size for each unique situation.

Although the Lap-Band procedure is much less invasive than traditional bariatric surgery, it is still surgery and must be performed by a qualified Tyler, Texas lap band doctor.  The procedure is usually done laparoscopically, oftentimes on an outpatient basis, and generally takes only about one hour to complete.  There are much fewer risks involved with the Lap-Band surgery than with other methods for surgical weight loss, but there are still risks.  It is a good idea for patients to discuss these risks with their Tyler, Texas physician before deciding if the Lap-Band surgery for weight loss is the right course of action.

As effective as Lap-Band surgery for weight loss in Tyler, Texas is, one must still adhere to a set of special rules for diet in order to keep the weight off.  Any program will fail if not followed properly.

Curves Fitness For Women

January 5th, 2010

Curves

As the New Year begins everyone is thinking about their new year goals. Women work out hard for a few weeks, but then they weigh in to see that they did not get the results that they wanted and then they grab a pint of ice cream and sit on the couch. Working out can be stressful and confusing.

When you walk into a gym the machines seem intimidating. You feel like the people are looking judgmentally as you look frustrated at how much weight that you should put on the leg thing, arm thing, and stomach thing. Curves is a large fitness center that stretches over 70 countries of the world.

Curves workout is only thirty minutes that burns up to 500 calories in one workout. The workout machines are each made for women. Curves has machines that workout each part of the body.

These workouts are much more than a diet or weight loss system. They are a life style; you can do it during your lunch break, like many women do. Each machine is set up in a circle and as you work each machine you will get help by one of the trainers that are there. Between working each machine you will run in place on a mat or stretch or rest. The trainers will assist you in any way that you need. You will get measured and weighed, which can be intimidating, but it will help you set goals and meet them.

There are amazing stories of women who have had great success while working out a Curves in Tyler Texas. Curves changes women’s lives and will make you feel so much better about yourself inside and out.

The workers are very helpful and polite. They are understanding to the struggles that come with weight loss and the temptations to stop your workouts. They are encouraging and they really want you to meet your goals and will help you.

Fast Food Freak Out

October 21st, 2009

Tyler has so many different locations for each of your fast food cravings. Each place has it’s own feel and more importantly taste. Every restaurant you eat at it is very important to know how clean the restaurant and kitchen is, but also how clean the food is.

Taco Bell is know for its cheap prices and one of the few successful Mexican fast food restaurants. But to most people it is known for its puddles of grease, and want to be ground beef. There has been so many times that I have been there and the floors were dirty, the bathrooms filthy, and walked out discussed. I will not return to Taco Bell after once being grossed out by the mold growing on the side of my cheesy gordita crunch and one time I had someone’s hair in my taco. It was so disgusting that I can hardly drive by a taco bell with out my stomach turning.

Everyone across the world has seen the two golden arches. McDonald’s cheese burger is one of the most famous burgers. Kid’s faces light up every time you drive up and they see the huge play place. For some reason all the McDonald’s except a couple, have taken out their play places. Personally, I don’t see what people like about the food here. I recently went to a McDonald’s that was inside the Wal-Mart off of Broadway. My family ordered and not a single thing was made the way we asked for. I was so frustrated that I wanted to complain along with half the other customers whose order was wrong, but it took so long for the food to come out the first time that I did not have the time to deal with waiting that long again. I get frustrated walking into a McDonald’s restaurant and how dirty the play places are. But the play place is the thing that kids love the most about McDonald’s.

Subway is the healthy way to go when you decide to go to eat at a fast food restaurant. Walk through the great vegetable bar and pick out exactly what you want on your sandwich and how you want it. Toasted or not, pick out the bread, meat and cheese. You can look on the menu to get the healthiest sandwich that is advertised to help you loose weight. You can always find fresh vegetables and fresh sandwich meat. They even sell pizzas that you can put whatever you want on it. They also have great new flat bread that is my new favorite thing to get there. So if you want to get fast food I suggest to go healthy and stop by Subway.

I don’t know how people can still eat at Long John Silver’s. I have not eaten there in a long time but I have all the reason to not go there. I got so sick when I went there when I was little. I don’t know why some one would think that “rubbery” fake sea food would taste good. Even the thought of the food just sounds really gross.

Texas has a great fast food chain. From miles away you can spot the bright orange and white metal roof or Whataburger. It is no regular fast food restaurant each one has it’s own feel. There you can also have a great place to watch a game and hang out with your friends. Have a great juicy burger and some great fries. Enjoy the real ice cream taste and have a great strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla shake. Whataburger’s prices are usually higher than other chain fast food restaurants but the food is so much better. You can be able to make your burger your way. Stop by for the best specials around. Stop and enjoy great food, environment, people and enjoy a cold Dr. Pepper.

The ultimate drink stop in the United States is the well known drive threw, Sonic. Have fun hanging out side and play some sand volleyball, or play with the kids on the play place. Come over to get a drink for half off from 2:00 to 4:00. You can get a lot of different flavors in your soda or get a refreshing slushy in any flavor. The food is terrible. I have mentioned before that I hate greasy food. I get discussed by the puddles of grease floating on the top of chili cheese tots. But there is not many things more wonderful than to cool down with a cold drink or ice cream on a hot Texan summer. So stop by and get a drink for half off.

I hate watching the television and seeing those retarded Jack In The Box commercials. I hate them so much that I wont even eat there. I once ate there and my burger and fries were cold. I heard of great deals on food there, but because of the nasty creepy commercials I refuse to go there.

Another of the best fast food chains in Tyler is the most popular, Chick-fil-a. Everyone knows the cows that are able write, yet misspell the word “more”. Get the best chicken and a wonderful fresh salad. Get a drink of great sweat tea or one of their new milkshakes. Try all their great sauces. They have wonderful waffle fries and the best chicken sandwiches. Enjoy a fun time and let your kids play in the fun play places. Come to “cow appreciation day” and dress up like a cow for a free meal. have some fun and great food. Bring your kids to Chick-fil-a.

For the worst food of all the fast food restaurants, but one of the cheapest places to get ice cream, go to Dairy Queen. Last time I went there it took forever to get my food and the Dairy Queen was dirty. But kids have a fun time eating ice cream and playing, but the food was awful. The chicken was hard and the salad brown. It was one place that I wont go back to.

Want to eat at a place whose bread is old, the wait is long, your food always is brought out wrong, but the food is good? The stop by Wendy’s. Try food off of the one dollar menu. I do admit that they have great new chicken and some times there are things that are pretty good. But I don’t think there was once that I went there and it didn’t take for ever for the food to come out, or my order was wrong. I don’t have the time to eat there, but if your patient enough for it, go ahead and eat cheap at Wendy’s.

So here is my opinion of the fast food restaurants to go eat or stay clear. Tyler has a great variety of fast food restaurants, you just need to know which ones to stay clear of. Take out your kids to have a fun time, and enjoy a quick bite on your lunch break, just know where to go.