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
Many people think weight-loss surgery is the finish line — the big step that finally “fixes” the problem.
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 […]
When a Bulge in the Groin Isn’t “Just a Bulge”: Understanding Inguinal Hernias
Imagine you’re tying your shoes or lifting a box, and you notice a small bulge in your groin. It might come and go, and at first it may not even hurt. Many people ignore it — but that “little bulge” could be an inguinal hernia. The good news? Hernias are common and very treatable. The […]
Qualifications for Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
Who Qualifies? We use Body Mass Index (BMI) to help assess if bariatric surgery is the right option for you. If you have a BMI of 27 or greater or need to lose at least 50 pounds, you qualify for bariatric surgery. We believe everyone deserves the chance to achieve a healthy weight and live […]
Temporary Fix or Lasting Change?
Why You Need a Permanent Solution for Weight Loss If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you know how hard it is to keep the weight off. There are pills, balloons, and devices that promise fast results—but many of these are only temporary fixes. What most people really need is a long-term, permanent solution that […]
Tired of Covering Up Diabetes? Bariatric Surgery Treats the Root Cause
We’re Managing Diabetes, but Are We Solving It? For years, our main approach to type 2 diabetes has been to manage it — not fix it. We wait until blood sugar rises, then try to push it back down with medication. These medications help control symptoms, but they don’t solve the underlying problem. It’s like […]