Author: kristy lonestar

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and irritability are all common symptoms of sleep apnea. They are, however, only the tip of the iceberg. Unfortunately, sleep apnea increases your risk of serious health complications such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Gastric bypass is a safe and commonly preferred surgery that can offer life changing results. and other bariatric procedures offer life-changing weight loss solutions. There are many steps in the process, your surgery is only part of the solution.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Making the decision to undergo magnetic weight loss surgery is a big step, but these minimally invasive procedures can provide numerous benefits. Dr. Carlton is a skilled bariatric surgeon in Plano, Texas. At LoneStar Bariatrics, he uses the most up-to-date methods

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Surgery is a TOOL. LoneStar Bariatrics offers many surgical options to help fight obesity. First and foremost, we want you to understand that surgery is a tool and one piece of a much larger puzzle or process. Surgery as a

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Are you looking for healthy substitutes for your favorite recipes? We have provided a list of great ingredient swaps that can help reduce the amount of fat and carbohydrates in a dish. After having bariatric surgery, the single most important

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The duodenal switch procedure is a commonly performed laparoscopic bariatric, or weight loss surgery, at LoneStar Bariatrics.  The operation is performed through small incisions on the abdomen, typically five incisions. This is considered to be one of the most effective

Gastric bypass surgery (also known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) is a  commonly performed laparoscopic bariatric surgery at LoneStar Bariatrics. This surgery typically takes an hour to perform. The stomach is reduced in size. Your new stomach is shaped into an

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Weight loss would be simple in an ideal world. Unfortunately, many people believe that achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is impossible. Obesity affects greater than 60% of adults in the United States alone, accounting for more than one-third of

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Reflux symptoms are not common after a gastric sleeve if medicated.  The current standard recommendation is to take prescribed acid suppression medication, for three months.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Hydration & Diet" google_fonts="font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal"][vc_column_text]We want to reduce reflux symptoms and the amount of acid secretion

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Diabetes is a major cause of illness and death in the United States. Take a look at the relationship between your weight and diabetes. This chronic condition causes high blood sugar, putting you at risk for other health problems such