Who Should Perform Duodenal Switch Surgery?
The decision to pursue weight loss surgery in the hopes of enhancing your health, general well-being, and confidence is a choice that impacts the rest of your life. While duodenal switch surgery can be a transformative procedure offering some of the most effective long-term weight loss possible, the team at our renowned surgical practice understands how overwhelming such a determination can be. We strive to make the treatment process as simple, convenient, and efficient as possible for you to achieve […]
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Fort Worth Bariatric Surgeon Outlines Diet After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Dr. Hossein Bagshahi, a renowned bariatric surgeon in Dallas, breaks down what to expect from a post-gastric bypass surgery diet at each stage of recovery. Dallas, TX — For obese or morbidly obese individuals who struggle with weight-related health conditions, gastric bypass — also known as the Roux-en-Y procedure — is considered one of the most effective and life-changing weight loss surgeries available. Gastric bypass surgery creates a smaller stomach pouch to restrict the amount of food that can be […]
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How to Sleep with Heartburn
Heartburn is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disorder — a completely treatable condition often referred to as “GERD.” Characterized by a fiery or burning sensation in the chest and upper body, heartburn typically occurs when stomach acid “backs up” into the esophagus. When this acid reflux happens while sleeping, heartburn may worsen due to gravity no longer being able to suppress stomach acid. At our North Dallas-area weight loss practice, we understand that heartburn can lower the quality of […]
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Robotic Weight Loss Surgery vs. Traditional Bariatric Surgery
Among the most cutting-edge advancements in the field of bariatrics is the development of robotic-assisted weight loss surgery using the da Vinci® system. With this technique, a bariatric surgeon operates a robotic system equipped with specialized instruments and cameras. This enables highly controlled and minimally invasive movements through tiny incisions, reducing tissue damage and increasing precision. Robotic weight loss surgery can be a modern approach to bariatric procedures that combines advanced technology with surgical expertise to reduce discomfort, invasiveness, scarring, […]
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Fort Worth Weight Loss Surgeon Specializes in Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Bagshahi, a North Dallas bariatric surgeon, was fellowship-trained in minimally invasive procedures such as duodenal switch, gastric bypass, and gastric sleeve. The decision to undergo weight loss surgery can often be a life-changing choice to reclaim both health and confidence for obese and morbidly obese patients. While popular bariatric options like gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and duodenal switch surgery can be highly effective in reducing weight, BMI, and weight-related health conditions, these procedures traditionally require long incisions, extensive downtime, […]
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