When Goals Become Harmful – Protecting Your Health First

Most patients come to us with goals. Sometimes they’ve set those goals on their own, and other times they’ve been given targets by other providers or programs. While having goals is important, not all goals are healthy or even safe. As your health care team, one of our responsibilities is to ask:  Are the goals you’re […]

Alcohol, Life Changes, and Protecting Your Long-Term Health

Weight loss is not just a physical change—it is an emotional and mental journey. At Inspire Bariatrics, we believe it is important to talk honestly about alcohol and how it fits into this transition. These conversations are about support, not judgment. When One Habit Changes, Another Can Take Its Place After weight loss surgery or […]

Give Yourself Grace This Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time for connection, reflection, and hope—but it can also be challenging, especially when you are on a weight loss journey. At Inspire Bariatrics, we want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a joyful and healthy holiday season. We also want to remind you of something […]

Choosing the Right Protein Sources for Healthy Weight Loss

Protein is the single most important nutrient when you’re trying to lose weight while staying strong. It keeps your metabolism active, helps your body repair tissue, and protects your lean body mass—the muscle that keeps you healthy, independent, and energetic. When we lose weight, we want to lose fat, not muscle. Losing muscle (called sarcopenia) […]

The Real Work Begins After Surgery: Building a Lifetime of Success

The Real Work Begins Many people think weight-loss surgery is the finish line — the big step that finally “fixes” the problem. The truth is, surgery is just the beginning. It gives you a powerful tool, but how you use that tool determines your long-term success. At Inspire Bariatrics, we believe that your operation is […]

Choosing the Right Protein Sources for Healthy Weight Loss

Protein is the single most important nutrient when you’re trying to lose weight while staying strong. It keeps your metabolism active, helps your body repair tissue, and protects your lean body mass—the muscle that keeps you healthy, independent, and energetic. When we lose weight, we want to lose fat, not muscle. Losing muscle (called sarcopenia) […]

Understanding BMI, Weight, and What They Really Mean

When most people think about health and weight loss, the first numbers that come up are weight and BMI. These are simple to measure and easy to compare, but they don’t always tell the full story. At Inspire Bariatrics, we want you to understand what these numbers mean—and what they don’t. What Is BMI? BMI […]

Finding My Home at Inspire Bariatrics

When I moved my practice from South Dakota to Texas, it was with a strong desire to provide patients with the kind of care and experience I believe they truly deserve. As an employed physician, I often felt limited in what I could offer. I wanted to do more for my patients—more options, more support, […]

Lessons Learned from the LAP-BAND: What Experience Has Taught Us

Not too long ago, I had an operating room day with two patients suffering from the same problem. Both had LAP-BANDS (Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Bands) placed many years ago, and both were now dealing with serious complications from those surgeries. This is a reminder that while some new procedures or “advances” may sound promising at […]