New Year Is Perfect Time for Bariatric Surgery Patients to Renew Focus on Health
BMI of Texas co-founders, bariatric surgeons Dr. Terive Duperier and Dr. Michael Seger, are encouraging bariatric patients everywhere to renew their focus on health and wellness and have developed some recommendations for all post-op bariatric patients. In addition, BMI of Texas announces 2010 educational seminar schedule for people considering weight loss surgery.
San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) January 14, 2010
The New Year is getting underway and there’s never been a better time to put a plan into action for becoming healthier. The Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas (http://www. bmioftexas. com/default) (BMI of Texas), which specializes in a variety of weight loss surgery procedures (http://www. bmioftexas. com/default/your-options) in Texas, is committed to the long-term success of its patients. BMI of Texas co-founders, bariatric surgeons Dr. Terive Duperier (http://www. bmioftexas. com/default/our-expert-team/frank) and Dr. Michael Seger (http://www. bmioftexas. com/default/our-expert-team/michael), are encouraging bariatric patients everywhere to renew their focus on health and wellness and have the following recommendations for all post-op bariatric patients:
1. You are what you eat. Consult with a licensed dietitian about what you should and should not be eating. The importance of a dietitian in your weight loss journey cannot be overstated, especially for bariatric surgery patients. There are many variations and nuances to the meal plans associated with the various surgeries and vitamin and micronutrient levels must be carefully monitored.
2. If you have an adjustable gastric band (Lap-Band® or REALIZE® band) and are no longer losing weight or your loss has stalled, consider getting a band fill (http://www. bmioftexas. com/adjustable-gastric-band-fills-video. html). If you feel as if you are increasingly hungry or not satisfied after eating, it may be time to have your gastric band adjusted. Whether you have a Lap-Band or REALIZE adjustable gastric band, the “right fit” may be a moving target because your stomach may shrink as you do. The stomach can also get used to a certain level of tightness, so what seems tight at two months post-surgery may feel loose at six months. The beginning of the year is a great time meet with your bariatric surgeons and have your band fit analyzed.
3. Attend support group. Talking to others about your weight loss success – and challenges – is a great way to remain compliant and get new ideas for achieving weight loss success, from new recipes to exercise ideas, to vitamins.
4. Start moving! If it was hard to find time to exercise during the holidays, now is a great time to start exercising again. If you are having a hard time getting started, hire a trainer to help you develop a workout routine or find a group of like-minded people and start an exercise program together. Whatever you do… stick to it!
In addition in to these suggestions, BMI of Texas today announced its schedule of upcoming seminars (http://www. bmioftexas. com/default/get-started/seminar-schedule) for people considering bariatric surgery. The free seminars, conducted by two of the most experienced bariatric surgeons (http://www. bmioftexas. com/default/our-expert-team) in San Antonio, serve as an important educational tool to guide obesity surgery patients on their journey towards better health. During these seminars, BMI of Texas bariatric surgeons Terive Duperier and Michael Seger discuss various obesity surgery options, answer questions, and offer patients support and guidance for their weight-loss journey. Many insurance plans cover weight loss surgery, and BMI of Texas patient concierges are available during the seminars to discuss attendees’ insurance coverage. The free seminars, being held in San Antonio, begin on January 14, 2010 and continue through April 10, 2010. To view a complete seminar schedule and register online, visit the Website at bmioftexas. com.
Located in San Antonio’s (http://www. bmioftexas. com/default/contact-us) Medical Center area, BMI of Texas helps patients achieve their weight loss goals through various surgical procedures including gastric bypass, adjustable gastric band and sleeve gastrectomy. BMI of Texas is one of the only clinics in San Antonio to perform band adjustments within its own clinic, which is a great convenience to patients. BMI of Texas also employs a full-time dietitian to assist with nutrition evaluation and management during both pre - and post-operative periods. Additionally, the surgeons perform a full spectrum of advanced laparoscopic procedures (http://www. bmioftexas. com/default/general-surgery), including laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication (anti-reflux surgery), laparoscopic colon surgery, laparoscopic pancreatic surgery, and laparoscopic hernia surgeries.
About BMI of Texas
Founded in 2008 by Dr. Terive Duperier and Dr. Michael Seger, BMI of Texas is focused on helping patients achieve their long-term weight loss goals. More information on the practice, which is designated as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence® by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, can be found online at bmioftexas. com or via telephone at (210) 615-8500.
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