March 16, 2020
Dear BMI Patient, As members of your healthcare team, the providers and staff at BMI of Texas are very concerned about the crisis our community is facing regarding the COVID-19 virus. The overall health and well-being of our patients and staff are at the forefront of our minds right now. We are following recommendations from […]
December 19, 2018
If you’ve tirelessly tried diet and exercise but haven’t been able to lose weight and keep it off, weight loss surgery may be an option. Before considering any weight loss procedure, make sure you understand who each type of surgery is designed to help and what lifestyle changes need to be made after the procedure. […]
November 15, 2018
Obesity is extremely prevalent in the U.S. — according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 40% of people struggle with this issue. It not only affects your self-esteem and the way you feel, it also raises your risk of developing serious chronic diseases that increase your risk of death such as […]
October 10, 2018
Gastric sleeve vs gastric balloon: Your guide to the pros and cons While bariatric procedures should still be accompanied by a change in lifestyle, they can make it much easier to avoid overeating and to lose weight with a successful long-term outlook. Two of the most popular weight loss procedures are gastric sleeve surgery and […]
June 3, 2018
San Antonio, May 2018 – As businesses and residents in Bexar County explore ways to improve health and wellness, a San Antonio man was recently recognized by the American Heart Association (San Antonio) for his dramatic lifestyle changes. Chris Sander, who lost more than 200 pounds after undergoing weight loss surgery, credits the doctors and […]
April 18, 2018
Bariatric surgical procedures focus on altering the digestive tract to limit the amount of food you can consume or absorb. The first bariatric surgery designed for weight loss was performed in the 1950s, and since then, weight loss options have evolved to include multiple techniques supported by decades of data on their long-term success. As an important […]
May 8, 2017
Weight loss surgery can result in some significant mental and physical changes. Although you’ll be excited about the prospect of a healthier body, you should also be aware of What to expect after weight loss surgery. A recovery period You’ll need to give your mind and body time to adjust after weight loss surgery. Depending […]
January 24, 2017
Losing weight and keeping it off through diet and exercise alone often leads to frustration – not to mention a cycle of weight loss and gain that can make extra pounds harder to lose. BMI now offers the Obalon Intragastric balloon to help patients achieve long-term weight loss using breakthrough technology. How does the Obalon […]
April 14, 2016
Before you decide to move forward with weight loss surgery, it’s important to understand what your diet will look like after a gastric bypass. For a few weeks to a few months following the bariatric procedure, you’ll be on a special post-op diet to help aid your recovery and ensure a strong start to your […]
March 10, 2016
At BMI of Texas, we get asked a lot of questions about gastric bypass and weight loss surgery. One of the most frequent questions from our younger female patients is how weight loss surgery will affect their ability to become pregnant. The short answer: It doesn’t really! A post-surgery pregnancy can be safe and healthy […]
