Weight Management Seminar A Slimmer You is in Sight
When you have a lot of weight to lose, it can feel daunting. You lose 10 pounds and barely see a change in the mirror. You eat the exact amount of food you’ve been told to and end up hungry each night. Not only is obesity dangerous to your long-term health, so is the back and forth of yo-yo dieting — also known as weight cycling. “If diet and exercise alone have not resulted in permanent weight loss, bariatric surgery may be a powerful tool in your weight loss journey,” said Nabil Tariq, M.D., bariatric surgeon with Houston Methodist Surgical Associates.
AM I A CANDIDATE?
Bariatric, or weight loss, surgery isn’t right for everyone, but learning about it and talking to your doctor can help determine if it’s right for you. “We offer several surgery options to patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 and higher, or a BMI of 35 and higher with obesity-related health conditions,” Tariq said.
WHAT ARE THE COMMON TYPES OF SURGERY?
Types of bariatric surgeries include:
• Gastric sleeve. The surgeon removes 80 to 85 percent of the stomach to create a long vertical tube, promoting a feeling of fullness.
• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The smaller, upper portion of the stomach is surgically stapled, to bypass part of the digestive process and reduce calorie absorption.
• LAP-BAND®. Through this minimally invasive surgery, an adjustable band is placed over the upper part of the stomach to separate it from the lower portion to restrict food intake.
“The adjustable band was a popular option in the past but lately has fallen out of favor due to inadequate weight loss and many patients and physicians are opting for the other options listed above,” Tariq said.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M READY?
If you’ve been overweight or obese for many years, take a close look at your eating and exercise habits. Are you ready to commit to making significant changes? “Weight loss surgery simply changes the normal digestive process — restricting the amount of food you can eat, reducing hunger through changes in hunger hormones or changing the route food takes through your body,” Tariq said. “Choosing healthy foods and finding time and energy for physical activity are still necessary for successful results. We incorporate a comprehensive education program with the dietician regarding healthy eating for long term success.”
To explore whether bariatric surgery is an option for your weight loss journey, call Dr. Tariq’s office today at 281.275.0860 to schedule an appointment. For the latest news, events and information visit our Facebook page at fb.com/methodistsugarland.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
A slimmer you is in sight. Join Dr. Nabil Tariq on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. in our Brazos Pavilion Conference Center to learn about your weight loss options and enjoy a healthy cooking demonstration. Registration required. To register, visit events.houstonmethodist.org/sl-weight or call 281.274.7500.
AM I A CANDIDATE?
Bariatric, or weight loss, surgery isn’t right for everyone, but learning about it and talking to your doctor can help determine if it’s right for you. “We offer several surgery options to patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 and higher, or a BMI of 35 and higher with obesity-related health conditions,” Tariq said.
WHAT ARE THE COMMON TYPES OF SURGERY?
Types of bariatric surgeries include:
• Gastric sleeve. The surgeon removes 80 to 85 percent of the stomach to create a long vertical tube, promoting a feeling of fullness.
• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The smaller, upper portion of the stomach is surgically stapled, to bypass part of the digestive process and reduce calorie absorption.
• LAP-BAND®. Through this minimally invasive surgery, an adjustable band is placed over the upper part of the stomach to separate it from the lower portion to restrict food intake.
“The adjustable band was a popular option in the past but lately has fallen out of favor due to inadequate weight loss and many patients and physicians are opting for the other options listed above,” Tariq said.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M READY?
If you’ve been overweight or obese for many years, take a close look at your eating and exercise habits. Are you ready to commit to making significant changes? “Weight loss surgery simply changes the normal digestive process — restricting the amount of food you can eat, reducing hunger through changes in hunger hormones or changing the route food takes through your body,” Tariq said. “Choosing healthy foods and finding time and energy for physical activity are still necessary for successful results. We incorporate a comprehensive education program with the dietician regarding healthy eating for long term success.”
To explore whether bariatric surgery is an option for your weight loss journey, call Dr. Tariq’s office today at 281.275.0860 to schedule an appointment. For the latest news, events and information visit our Facebook page at fb.com/methodistsugarland.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
A slimmer you is in sight. Join Dr. Nabil Tariq on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. in our Brazos Pavilion Conference Center to learn about your weight loss options and enjoy a healthy cooking demonstration. Registration required. To register, visit events.houstonmethodist.org/sl-weight or call 281.274.7500.