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Meet The Nicholson Clinic's Weight Loss Surgery Specialists

Welcome to the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery – the premier destination for weight loss surgery located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas . Our team of experts is dedicated to helping you achieve your weight loss goals and live a healthier, more fulfilling life. We believe that each patient is unique and deserves individualized care, so we strive to provide the best possible experience for all our patients. At the Nicholson Clinic, we understand that weight loss surgery can be a difficult decision and it’s important to have a team of experienced professionals to guide you through the process. That’s why we are proud to introduce our award-winning team of weight loss surgery specialists. Each one has years of experience in helping people make the right choices for their health and well-being. All three of our surgeons are trained and board-certified Medical Doctors (MD), Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and have the new Diplomate of the American Boar
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Why Patients Are Choosing to Remove Their LAP-BAND® And Are Considering Revisional Surgery

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  The LAP-BAND® is a type of bariatric surgery that quickly became popular in the early 2000s. Its popularity grew annually until 2008, then began to decline rapidly as the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy became the most commonly performed bariatric procedure. The LAP-BAND® procedure involves placing a band around the stomach to limit the amount of food that can be eaten in one sitting, thereby leading to weight loss. While it can be an effective way to lose weight, many patients are now choosing to have their LAP-BAND® removed and are considering revisional surgery for better results. Many are choosing to revise their LAP-BAND® to a sleeve gastrectomy. One of the primary reasons why patients are choosing to remove their LAP-BAND® is due to complications or dissatisfaction with results. Some people experience nausea, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing after having the surgery, while others find that they have not lost enough weight or have regained some of their lost weight back
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Location: Plano, TX, USA
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Exploring Lifestyle Changes to Support Weight Loss

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Weight loss surgery is an effective way to help people achieve their weight loss goals. While the surgery itself can be a powerful tool in helping people to lose weight, it is important to remember that it is only one part of a successful weight loss plan. To maximize the benefits of weight loss surgery, lifestyle changes are essential for long-term success. After having weight loss surgery, making lifestyle changes can help ensure that you reach and maintain your desired results.   The first step in making lifestyle changes after having weight loss surgery is to follow the post-operative instructions provided by your surgeon. Your doctor may provide specific instructions for your recovery period, such as phased dietary restrictions and activity level guidelines. Depending on the type of procedure you had, there may also be additional guidelines that you need to follow. It is important to follow these instructions closely to ensure a healthy recovery and successful long-term results.
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Location: Plano, TX, USA
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Getting Support from Friends and Family When Having Weight Loss Surgery

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If you have decided to have weight loss surgery, then you know how difficult it was to make the decision. You have probably had all kind of thoughts going through your mind and getting your friends and family on board was probably one of them. You will face emotional and physical challenges before, during, and after your weight loss procedure and getting support from your loved ones during your weight loss journey can be beneficial. According to research, having friends or family members who are supportive of your healthy eating and exercise goals is important for long-term weight-loss success. If you need assistance gaining the support of friends and family, here are a few tips that may help. Educate Them Let them know that this is challenging for you and you would like their support. Have your family get together so you can explain the details about your weight loss procedure. Tell them why you need the surgery, what is expected, possible complications, and why it is importan
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Location: Plano, TX, USA
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Can Bariatric Surgery Be A Start To Better Health?

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Obesity impacts the body and overall health of an individual. Obese people are often at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, diabetes, and more. While following a diet and exercising is vital, losing weight through these means can be challenging for some. Bariatric surgery has proven effective as it can have a significant impact on weight loss and improve various medical conditions linked to obesity. People can achieve good health through bariatric surgery options such as loop duodenal switch (SADI), gastric bypass, and gastric sleeve. Bariatric surgery is tailored to each patient and requires everyone to follow all guidelines before and after the surgical procedure to obtain and sustain the outcomes. This is a permanent procedure for most, although a small percentage of patients may need revisional surgery over time. Depending on the bariatric procedure performed, the surgeons may take a section of the stomach out or render a section of t
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Location: Plano, TX, USA
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Gastric Bypass or Gastric Sleeve - Which One is Better?

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Bariatric surgery offers options for many people who may have otherwise continued to struggle with obesity. Each option offers something specific depending on your lifestyle, your health, and your weight loss goals. Two choices are “gastric bypass” and “gastric sleeve”. These procedures are similar but have their own set of benefits and risks. Regardless of which operation you choose to go with, following your pre-op and post diet is important for safe and successful results.  Both procedures are effective in helping to prevent these obesity-related conditions: High blood pressure   Diabetes   Sleep apnea   High cholesterol When selecting the operation that’s right for you, it can be helpful to go over the similarities and variations between the two types of bariatric surgeries.  How Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve Surgery Compare Patients who undergo gastric bypass will typically stay one night in the hospital . Sleeve gastrectomy is usually an outpatient procedure, and th
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