Dr. Nick Nicholson, Bariatric Surgeon with the Nicholson Clinic to tell us more.
Plano, TX, July 18, 2016 – Weight loss surgery can help those with eating problems, such as binge eating and emotional eating, shed excess pounds. These procedures, however, are not a cure-all for the underlying problem. Further medical intervention is generally recommended to help people with poor eating habits address the root causes.
“Bariatric surgery can help people lose a dramatic amount of weight, but it’s not necessarily a fix for problems that promote obesity,” explains Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the North Texas-based Nicholson Clinic, one of the top weight loss surgery centers in the country. “This is precisely why counseling in advance of surgery to identify problem eating habits and address them is so critical. So, too, is continued care after surgery to help patients establish and maintain healthier eating habits.”
Researchers have been delving into the question of potential benefits weight loss surgery may have on eating problems. While procedures, such as the gastric bypass, can open the door for improvements, the jury is still out about bariatric surgery’s long-term benefits in regard to eating problems. There are a number of aspects, such as counseling and nutritional support, that go along with surgery that may help improve problem eating habits. Surgery, however, is not designed to address such issues as emotional eating triggers.
“It is best for patients who are obese to work with a full medical team to address not only weight loss, but the factors that may contribute to poor eating habits,” says Dr. Nicholson. “When medical teams and patients work together before and long after surgical procedures, the outcome tends to be very positive.”
People who are obese are strongly urged to speak with their healthcare providers about all their weight loss options. Should poor nutritional habits, such as late-night eating and binge eating be concerns, counselors can help patients address these issues, as well. To learn more about the Nicholson Clinic, its locations and the weight loss services it provides, visit it online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.
About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.
Plano, TX, June 11, 2016 – It’s often said that taking a mind-over-matter approach can help people accomplish many things. After all, when the mind is fully focused on an end goal and determination is high, success is much more likely. But, can focusing the mind on the goal of losing weight really make a difference? Research is showing that yes it can. Meditation, in fact, can be a powerful part of an overall weight loss program.
“Mindfulness meditation is fast becoming a common plank in an overall routine meant to help people who are overweight or obese get their weight under control,” says Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the North Texas-based Nicholson Clinic, one of the top weight loss surgery centers in the country. “This highly focused form of mediation has proven itself very useful for a number of reasons. It is, in fact, even recommended for those who undergo bariatric surgery. The process can help surgical patients focus on the need for careful food consumption after surgery while also empowering them to more readily adopt other necessary lifestyle changes.”
Mindfulness meditation is designed to help people focus on the here and now and become aware of what they are doing. This technique, for example, can help people who practice it pay more attention to the foods they eat, how much they are eating and when exactly their body tells them they are no longer hungry. It is simply designed to clear the mind of cluttering thoughts so people can become more aware of their surroundings, their feelings and actions.
“In weight loss, mindfulness meditation can be a powerful tool because it simply encourages people to slow down and consider what they are doing,” says Dr. Echt. “This can help people combat the urge to overeat while actually making meals more satisfying in the process.”
Mindfulness meditation may not be the only measure recommended to help people get their weight in check, but it can play a valuable supporting role. To learn more about the Nicholson Clinic, its locations and the weight loss services it provides, visit it online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.
About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.
Plano, TX, July 11, 2016 – Obesity has long been connected to a large number of serious health conditions. From some types of cancer to type 2 diabetes, excess weight can dramatically increase a person’s risks for the development of potentially fatal diseases. Shedding pounds can make a difference, but research is showing doing so through the use of bariatric surgery may provide greater long-term results for those considered severely obese.
“There are a number of factors that can make weight loss surgery the more effective choice for those who are obese to reduce their health risks and even help them treat potentially life-limiting conditions,” explains Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the North Texas-based Nicholson Clinic, one of the top weight loss surgery centers in the country. “In addition to promoting the consumption of less food, weight loss surgery can also introduce beneficial changes in body chemistry that promote disease prevention and symptom control.”
There are a number of studies that show bariatric surgery is more effective overall than other forms of weight loss intervention. Lifestyle modifications, for example, can have an impact on diabetes control. Studies have shown, however, that weight loss surgery can actually help type 2 diabetics better manage and sometimes even reverse their condition.
“In addition to better diabetes control, bariatric surgery has proven beneficial in helping people combat sleep apnea, improve pain associated with such conditions as osteoarthritis and better control cholesterol and other risk factors for heart disease,” says Dr. Nicholson. “Weight loss surgery can be a life-saver, quite literally, for those who are considered severely obese.”
Bariatric surgery is typically recommended for people with a body mass index of 40 or higher. Those with obesity-related health concerns, such as high blood pressure, may find they are eligible for surgery with a BMI of 35 or higher. To learn more about the Nicholson Clinic, its locations and the weight loss services it provides, visit it online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.
About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.
The World Health Organization, along with National and International medical and scientific societies now recognize obesity as a chronic progressive disease resulting from multiple environmental and genetic factors.
Obesity affects your health, longevity and psychological well-being. For many, weight loss surgery could be your best solution.
Dr. Julie Kilgore, Bariatric Surgeon with the Nicholson Clinic to tell us more.
Plano, TX, June 11, 2016 – It’s often said that taking a mind-over-matter approach can help people accomplish many things. After all, when the mind is fully focused on an end goal and determination is high, success is much more likely. But, can focusing the mind on the goal of losing weight really make a difference? Research is showing that yes it can. Meditation, in fact, can be a powerful part of an overall weight loss program.
“Mindfulness meditation is fast becoming a common plank in an overall routine meant to help people who are overweight or obese get their weight under control,” says Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the North Texas-based Nicholson Clinic, one of the top weight loss surgery centers in the country. “This highly focused form of mediation has proven itself very useful for a number of reasons. It is, in fact, even recommended for those who undergo bariatric surgery. The process can help surgical patients focus on the need for careful food consumption after surgery while also empowering them to more readily adopt other necessary lifestyle changes.”
Mindfulness meditation is designed to help people focus on the here and now and become aware of what they are doing. This technique, for example, can help people who practice it pay more attention to the foods they eat, how much they are eating and when exactly their body tells them they are no longer hungry. It is simply designed to clear the mind of cluttering thoughts so people can become more aware of their surroundings, their feelings and actions.
“In weight loss, mindfulness meditation can be a powerful tool because it simply encourages people to slow down and consider what they are doing,” says Dr. Echt. “This can help people combat the urge to overeat while actually making meals more satisfying in the process.”
Mindfulness meditation may not be the only measure recommended to help people get their weight in check, but it can play a valuable supporting role. To learn more about the Nicholson Clinic, its locations and the weight loss services it provides, visit it online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.
About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.
Plano, TX, May 27, 2016 – Thousands of people undergo bariatric surgery each year to help them address excess weight, improve health conditions and prevent serious complications. While procedures, such as the gastric bypass, have shown tremendous results in helping people shed dramatic amounts of weight, they are not magic cures. People seeking long-term solutions to address obesity will find a trip to the operating room is only the first step on what is likely to become a lifelong journey.
“Bariatric surgery is not a miracle ‘diet,’” says Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the North Texas-based Nicholson Clinic, one of the top weight loss surgery centers in the country. “This type of procedure is meant to simply help diets and other smart interventions work more readily. While a procedure like the gastric bypass can provide a major push in the right direction, it’s up to patients to follow through with healthy lifestyle choices in the months and years after surgery.”
Weight loss procedures like the bypass are designed to help people effectively limit their food intake. Because they shrink the stomach’s food holding capacity, they can make dieting easier. Since the bypass in particular limits calorie absorption, it can also assist in promoting faster and longer-lasting weight loss. The procedure, however, cannot guarantee lasting, healthy results if patients don’t make serious lifestyle changes to promote them, medical professionals say.
“Maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle following surgery is critical for ensuring weight lost stays off and that health benefits are not jeopardized by poor nutritional choices,” Dr. Nicholson says. “This is precisely why bariatric surgery patients receive extensive pre-surgical counseling and long-term, post-surgical support. Surgery can put a person on the right path, but the choice to follow it is entirely up to them.”
To learn more about the Nicholson Clinic, its locations and the weight loss services it provides, visit it online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.
About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.
Plano, TX, May 18, 2016 – The link between obesity and type 2 diabetes has been strongly established in multiple studies. Shedding pounds has been proven to dramatically lower the risks of this chronic disease developing in the first place. Research is now supporting the theory that dropping weight through bariatric surgery can improve or even eliminate type 2 diabetes symptoms once it has developed.
“Researchers have been looking at such interventions as the gastric bypass and its impacts on those with type 2 diabetes,” says Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the North Texas-based Nicholson Clinic, one of the top weight loss surgery centers in the country. “So far, the results have been very promising. While weight loss surgery isn’t a guarantee that every obesity-related case of type 2 diabetes will go away with extra pounds, a strong connection has been found.”
Dr. Nicholson is referring to multiple studies that have been performed involving obese, type 2 diabetics and the effects weight loss surgery may have on their health. Some patients have found dramatic improvements in glucose levels following surgery. Diabetics, for example, who once relied on medication may find they no longer need it to keep blood sugar in check. Other patients have even seen a complete reversal of the condition. One of the more recent studies looked at a group of patients who either underwent gastric bypasses or lifestyle and medication interventions to treat type 2 diabetes symptoms. An estimated 60 percent of patients in the bypass group saw their symptoms go away. Only about 6 percent of the lifestyle group enjoyed a reversal of symptoms.
“Bariatric surgery can have positive impacts on the body and overall health for those who struggle with obesity,” says Dr. Nicholson. “While no one can guarantee a reversal of diabetes, surgery may provide the answer for some.”
A variety of bariatric procedures exist to help people who are obese address this concern. To learn more about the Nicholson Clinic, its locations and the weight loss services it provides, visit it online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.
About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.
Plano, TX, May 09, 2016 – People who are severely obese are likely to find that carrying around extra weight takes its toll on the body in a number of ways. Not only does this condition promote the development of heart disease and diabetes, among other complications, it can also have a negative impact on mobility. Researchers are finding, however, that bariatric surgery can improve mobility, adding to the number of potentially beneficial effects of surgery.
“Excess weight can put undue stress on the joints and muscles in the legs and back,” explains Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the North Texas-based Nicholson Clinic, one of the top weight loss surgery centers in the country. “For some people, this can lead to the development of painful osteoarthritis and other such complications. By shedding pounds safely through bariatric surgery, many patients find the pain associated with excess weight is reduced or even eliminated.”
To find out just how much of an impact bariatric surgery can have on mobility, a study was recently conducted. Researchers found that nearly 60 percent of patients, a year out from surgery, reported significant reductions of pain associated with movement. In addition, about 80 percent of study subjects reported dramatic increases in their activity levels.
“Obesity has the potential to take its toll on the body in a variety of ways,” says Dr. Nicholson. “Addressing excess weight has been proven to help improve overall health and it just might help those who struggle with mobility and pain gain a new lease on life.”
Bariatric surgery is generally recommended for people who are considered severely obese. Other medical interventions do exist for people who do not fit into that classification. Losing weight can reduce risks for developing diabetes, heart disease, some forms of cancer and other serious health conditions. To learn more about the Nicholson Clinic, its locations and the weight loss services it provides, visit it online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.
About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.
