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 attack, stroke, and even premature death. This is because sleep apnea causes you to…
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. You must be committed and make lifestyle changes or you will not be successful in…
Benefits of Magnetic Weight Loss Surgery 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 to help his patients. Dr. Carlton is an…
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 tool, serves as a weapon against people’s fight against obesity. Surgery Steps Obesity is a…
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 thing for you to keep in mind is that you are not on a diet;…
Duodenal Switch Procedure 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 weight loss operations and is also the most complex surgery. The surgery…
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 egg shaped pouch using a stapler. Restricting the amount of food you can consume. In…
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 all adults, and is linked to more than 60 chronic diseases. So, who is a…
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. Hydration & Diet We want to reduce reflux symptoms and the amount of acid secretion and promote healthy tissue healing by requiring three months of medication. In the immediate post…
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 as: Heart disease, such as a heart attack or stroke Damage to the nerves, kidneys,…
