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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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How Can Weight Loss Surgery Be Minimally Invasive?

While the journey towards achieving a healthier weight can be difficult, modern techniques have made it possible to perform bariatric surgery with less invasiveness, downtime, and complications than ever before. Dr. Hossein Bagshahi, our fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon, specializes in minimally invasive weight loss surgery and offers a range of options to help Dallas patients find the right procedure for their needs.  In general, minimally invasive surgery is performed using special surgical instruments and a laparoscope, which refers to a lighted […]

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Common Reasons for Weight Loss Revision Surgery

Bariatric surgery has helped countless individuals enjoy a healthier, happier quality of life, but certain cases of weight loss may necessitate more than one bariatric procedure. Failing to achieve your weight loss goals and/or correcting complications that arose from your original procedure are among the most common reasons for revision bariatric surgery. Dr. Hossein Bagshahi, our Dallas-based bariatric surgeon, delves further into why a second weight loss procedure may be necessary after a primary surgery. It’s important to remember that […]

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How Can Weight Loss Surgery Help You Manage Hunger?

Bariatric surgery can help facilitate long-term weight loss in many ways, including by managing hunger and allowing the body to achieve satiety faster than it would without treatment. It’s important to note that weight loss procedures are not for everyone and are typically only successful if patients are willing to commit to permanent lifestyle changes. That said, bariatric options like gastric sleeve surgery can help curb hunger by: Reducing the size of the stomach to limit food intake Decreasing appetite […]

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