Weight Loss Support



At Nicholson Clinic we know that surgery is only part of the weight loss equation. That’s why we’ve created a team of experts to help each patient and customize a program best suited to their individual needs. Our depth of support runs deep with clinical psychologists, dietitians and fitness experts to help our patients lose weight and keep it off for good. Our psychologists provide the pre-certification and evaluations needed but are also there to help you every step of the way overcome barriers, achieve goals and give you the tools and insight needed to achieve physical and mental well-being. Our dietitians provide nutrition advice before and after surgery to set you on the path to success. And our fitness experts, skilled in bariatrics, provide instruction and exercise recommendations appropriately tailored to where you are in the process. We’ve increased our level of support to include a variety of options – online, group and 1:1 opportunities.

ONLINE –  Our website has lots of helpful blogs and tips, plus we have a Facebook Support Group where patients can share struggles and successes to help each other along the way. JOIN HERE

PATIENT SUPPORT – Erika Avila, MA, Patient Educator is available to help with any questions or concerns you may have. CLICK HERE to learn more and for contact information.

PSYCHOLOGICAL – We are pleased to offer Patient-to-Patient Support Groups in the Facebook Support Group. Please check monthly support calendar for details. Additionally, Baylor Plano offers a Weight Loss Surgery Support Group once/quarter. Of course, you can always make an appointment with one of our psychologists should you want additional support.  LEARN MORE

NUTRITION PRE-OP – Watch our video covering the mandatory 2 week Pre-Op Diet ONLINE and join Baylor’s Virtual Pre-Op class, held the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 12:00-1:00PM. LEARN MORE

NUTRITION POST-OP  Watch our Post-Op Diet video for Stage 1 (Days 1-21), Stage 2 (Days 22-42) class and a Maintenance Diet video (Days 42-Beyond). All are now available ONLINE. Baylor’s Virtual Post-Op classes are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12:00-1:00PM. All of these videos and groups are complimentary to Nicholson Clinic patients. And you can always schedule a 1:1 with one of our dietitians if needed. LEARN MORE

FITNESS – We encourage everyone to find a fitness routine that works for them. Kourage Health, by Baylor Plano, offers personalized exercise, with in-person and virtual sessions, all offered free of charge with a Nicholson Clinic doctor referral! For insurance based and affordable self-pay, we recommend specialists in bariatric fitness such as Svelte Performance. LEARN MORE

PATIENT PACKET – Please see your Patient Packet for detailed Post-Op Diet Instructions. GET PACKET

Watch Dr. Thomas Roshek, Bariatric Surgeon for the Nicholson Clinic, discuss support options and why we have formed a team of specialized experts to help each patient with their support needs.