Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty: What to Expect
If you are considering Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), you may be wondering about the benefits you can expect from the procedure. ESG, one of the most frequently performed non-surgical weight loss procedures at DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery, is known to offer sustainable results. Being minimally invasive, the procedure entails a short recovery period and […]
Life after Anti-Reflux Surgery: What to Expect
Anti-reflux surgery, is a surgical procedure performed to treat hiatal hernia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease – GERD – typically prescribed when medical therapy and antireflux medication fail to provide relief. Alternatively, many patients pursue antireflux surgery when they have concens about staying on medications long-term. Patients typically undergo Nissen Fundplication or LINX (sometimes called magnetic […]
A Post-Operative Care Guide for Hernia Surgery
A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through the muscle holding it together and protrudes from the body. The symptoms of hernia (depending on where the hernia is located) include pain, discomfort, weakness, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and acid reflux. If you too have been experiencing similar symptoms and are looking for experienced hernia surgeons […]
Answering Commonly Asked Questions about Gastric Balloon Surgery
Gastric balloon surgery is a widely performed bariatric procedure that involves implanting a temporary balloon into the patient’s stomach. The balloon occupies a part of the patient’s stomach, reducing the person’s food intake capacity, reducing hunger, and allowing them to feel full and satisfied on less food. The procedure, along with a strict diet and […]
Get Paid To Lose Weight
The Obalon Balloon System is a swallowable intragastric balloon system indicated for temporary use to facilitate weight loss in adults with obesity (BMI of 30 – 40 kg/m2) who have failed to lose weight through diet and exercise. The System is intended to be used as an adjunct to a moderate intensity diet and behavior […]
Discreet weight loss using the Obalon Balloon System
Many of my bariatric surgery patients worry that their friends (or family) are going to freak out by how much weight they are going to lose and as a result, they “will know” they had bariatric surgery – not to mention the 5 or 6 small incisions on their abdomen. Obalon balloon patients typically lose […]
The Obalon Balloon – An Alternative To Diet Pills And Bariatric Surgery
There are a lot of ways to lose weight. Just as obesity is a spectrum of different diseases and weights, all the treatments are on a spectrum too. Diet plans and medications have their place. The FDA would suggest that they are appropriate for some patients with a BMI of 27kg/m2 or higher. But diet […]
How the Obalon Balloon Can Help You Lose Weight
Did you know the average Obalon patient loses between 20-30 pounds? For some people, that’s just enough, for others, it’s not enough. Our average patient loses 28 lbs (We track all of our data because we care about our patients and their outcomes). That’s a few pounds higher than the national average! We’ve seen 40 […]
6 Cost-Saving Tips for Diabetics
Diabetes is a chronic condition that comes with high management costs. According to the American Diabetes Association, the average diabetic spends nearly $9,600 per year managing their disease with costs about 2.3x greater than people without diabetes. The good news is there are ways to save money while safely managing your diabetes. Shop Around for […]