Weight Loss Options

How Much Downtime Can I Expect After Robotic Weight Loss Surgery?

Robotic weight loss is among the most compelling advancements in the field of bariatric surgery, offering the ability to perform traditional weight loss procedures — such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and duodenal switch — with less invasiveness, shorter incisions, and a lower risk of complications. Among the chief benefits associated with da Vinci^® robotic surgery is the significantly reduced recovery time required after the procedure. Recovery times typically vary based on the specific type of surgery performed, your health, […]

Will Semaglutide Work for Me?

Getting on a path towards a healthier future isn’t always easy, and our compassionate board-certified DFW weight loss surgeon understands that dieting and exercise aren’t always enough to achieve your goals. Obesity is a chronic metabolic condition often accompanied by other weight-related medical conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease — if a healthy lifestyle isn’t providing the results you seek, our practice offers Wegovy^® semaglutide injections to help Dallas patients better manage their weight and control […]

What is the Success Rate of Robotic Weight Loss Surgery?

The da Vinci^® robotic surgical system has offered groundbreaking improvements for a range of weight loss procedures, including options like gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and duodenal switch. With da Vinci^®, traditionally invasive procedures can be performed with shorter incisions, less discomfort, and minimal scarring when compared to open surgery. Not only can robotic weight loss surgery provide better outcomes, but these advanced techniques also give your bariatric surgeon a greater degree of control, precision, and visualization during your procedure. The […]

What to Expect After Gastric Bypass: Diet and Activity Restrictions

Also known as “Roux-en-Y,” gastric bypass surgery is among the most frequently performed weight loss procedures available. Gastric bypass has evolved significantly in the last few decades and the procedure can now be completed using minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques. Still, there are certain necessary restrictions to your diet and lifestyle that should be considered before making the choice to undergo gastric bypass surgery. In general, you can expect many pre- and post-operative changes from your diet, including: In the […]

Life After Gastric Sleeve Surgery: Diet and Activity Restrictions

Given the transformative nature of gastric sleeve surgery, there are many lifestyle changes after the procedure that are necessary to maintain lasting results. Our weight loss surgeon, Dr. Hossein Bagshahi, and Dr. Laura Gallagher will carefully go over the dietary and activity restrictions you can expect after surgery at the time of your consultation, but our team has also provided a brief primer of the pre- and post-operative guidelines required to achieve the best possible results: You will spend the […]

Who Should Perform Robot-Assisted Weight Loss Surgery?

Robotic-assisted weight loss surgery is among the most innovative approaches to performing popular bariatric procedures such as duodenal switch, gastric sleeve, and gastric bypass. The da Vinci^® surgical system is a minimally invasive and robotic-assisted method of weight loss surgery that utilizes surgeon-controlled robotic arms to make extremely precise movements with smaller incisions. This makes it possible to undergo surgery with less invasiveness, a lower risk of complications, less downtime, and shorter scars when compared to open surgery. While robotic […]

Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Right for Me?

Gastric bypass, also known as a Roux-en-Y procedure, is one of the most effective weight loss surgeries in the country. When performed by a board-certified bariatric bariatric surgeon, the gastric bypass procedure can achieve significant and lasting weight loss to help patients transform their health and life. That said, this surgery is not intended for patients looking to casually lose weight — gastric bypass is meant for men and women who need to dramatically reduce their BMI to address life-threatening […]

How Much Weight Can I Lose with Bariatric Surgery?

Weight loss surgery can be an invaluable and life-saving treatment for individuals struggling with obesity and morbid obesity. At our Dallas practice, Dr. Hossein Bagshahi performs a wide range of laparoscopic, minimally invasive, and robotic-assisted procedures to help at-risk patients achieve a safer and healthier weight. While the exact amount of weight loss possible depends on the type of procedure performed and your commitment to maintaining a healthier lifestyle, our team has provided a brief primer on the average percentages […]

Is Robotic Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?

Robotic weight loss surgery is among the most revolutionary advances in bariatrics, offering a less invasive and more precise approach to performing major weight loss procedures. Using the da Vinci^® robot and a laparoscope, our board-certified bariatric surgeon can perform surgery with greater visibility and surgical control than ever before. Adjunctively, this gives patients the benefits of shorter incisions, less downtime, reduced scarring, and a lower risk of complications overall. While considered safe and effective for many different types of […]

Will I Have to Take Vitamins and Minerals After Weight Loss Surgery?

There are many life changes to be expected after weight loss surgery, including the need to maintain a proper regimen of supplementary vitamins and minerals. Taking these dietary supplements is required after a gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and other bariatric procedures because these treatments cause patients to eat and absorb less. Not as many nutrients and vitamins are being ingested by the body, creating a risk of nutrient deficiencies that may lead to painful symptoms and health problems if left […]