When considering weight loss surgery, the amount of information available on the internet can be overwhelming. From choosing the right surgeon to finding the perfect procedure, there are so many choices that it can become a hindrance in your quest for healthy living. We’ve created this guide to help you understand the basics of bariatric […]
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Jennifer Williams, RD, LD Registered and Licensed Dietitian We are pleased to welcome Jennifer Williams, RD, LD to the BodEvolve Bariatric Surgery practice. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and has worked in the wonderful world of nutrition for 6 years. She received a Bachelors in Communications from the University of Oklahoma in 2002.
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After weight loss surgery, patients begin losing weight at a very rapid pace. Whether you choose gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, lap band, or Realize band, your body has new demands. Here are some of the lifestyle changes that will help you achieve maximum success after weight loss surgery. The most difficult change that patients report
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Dr. Frenzel is a dual fellowship trained surgeon in bariatric weight loss surgery and cosmetic plastic surgery. With extensive experience performing the gastric sleeve procedure, Dr. Frenzel works with customers to determine the best surgery for bariatric patients. The gastric sleeve surgery is relatively new and increasing in popularity. Patients who have undergone gastric sleeve
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Bariatric weight loss surgery changes patients physically, emotionally, and mentally. From the obvious weight loss to improvements with obesity-related illnesses, the physical benefits of undergoing the gastric sleeve procedure speak for themselves. But one advantage that is most surprising to patients is the changes that occur mentally. Imagine waking up each morning unable to easily
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Weight loss surgery is not a flippant decision. It requires a financial commitment, a lifestyle change, a dietary commitment, and mental changes. During the beginning phases of consultations and pre-surgery appointments, you learn about the necessary steps you’ll have to take post-surgery. Many prospective patients are terrified of the required diet post-surgery. The biggest concern
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Obesity is a serious epidemic in America. With fast food chains strung along every road with tempting deals and more bang for your buck as well more technology than ever, Americans are eating out and sitting around more than ever. And along with all of this new technology comes hundreds of diets that are vying
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Many patients talk about their disdain for shopping during their initial consultation. Browsing through racks of plus-size clothes, only to get in the dressing room and look at their bodies in the mirror and try on clothes that don’t fit right. The pain of shopping cuts deep. We understand the pain of obesity and obesity-related
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Dr. Frenzel works with a wide range of patients across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to achieve lasting weight loss. From lap band surgery to gastric bariatric surgeries, there are numerous methods available to help patients reach their weight loss goals. When dieting and exercising don’t produce results, consider the benefits of bariatric weight loss. This
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*Actual weight loss results may vary based on the individual. Lap band weight loss surgery is a highly used approach in fighting obesity. Surgeons use this completely reversible method to help patients lose weight quickly. Candidates for the lap band procedure are those who are at least 18 years old, have experienced past failures with
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Many Americans struggle with obesity. And it’s no surprise with the amount of preservatives, chemicals, and other additives in today’s foods. For some, the major battle is eating right. For others, it’s exercising regularly. And still, for others, it’s both. When you don’t eat right and exercise, your body suffers, which means, you suffer. After
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It’s a New Year, which means one thing—New Year resolutions. If you are like most of Americans, your resolution revolves around a healthy lifestyle. But with the holidays ending and the plethora of unhealthy choices surrounding your every move, how can you establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle? To help you get started on a
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With years of experience and training, Dr. Frenzel is the leader in bariatric weight loss surgery. One of the most popular bariatric surgery is the gastric sleeve procedure. Gastric sleeve, also known as the sleeve gastrectomy, rivals the gastric bypass for weight loss, but does not have some of the possible complications of the gastric
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Many prospective patients put off weight loss surgery due to a lack of information on the procedures available. Dr. Frenzel and his staff at Advanced Bariatric Surgery want to help inform patients of the process of bariatric surgery. If you are wondering if you are qualified for one of the bariatric surgeries, including gastric band,
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For many weight loss surgery candidates, one of the biggest fears is how to eat properly after surgery. The new restrictions on the stomach limit food intake and leave patients feeling satisfied on only a few ounces of food. Recovering from bariatric surgery means that eating habits must change. And that can be a daunting
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As the gold standard for weight loss surgery, gastric bypass offers obese patients with life changing physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Patients who have undergone gastric bypass report back to Dr. Frenzel that not only do they look better, but they feel better from a general health standpoint. Dr. Frenzel is a dual fellowship trained
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Lap Band is a bariatric weight loss procedure designed with an adjustable gastric band for significant weight loss. Many patients who proceed with bariatric surgery choose this method because it is one of the safest and minimally invasive weight loss surgeries available. If you are like one of the many Americans struggling with weight loss,
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Dr. Frenzel has double fellowship training in bariatric weight loss surgery and cosmetic plastic surgery. With an abundance of education and training, Dr. Frenzel is able do something unique—work with patients from the initial weight loss consultation all the way through the post-bariatric body contouring process. If have undergone weight loss surgery and are left
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Heartburn affects people in different degrees of pain. If you have chronic heartburn, you know just how painful it can be—keeping you up at night, burning your esophagus, etc. Acid reflux, if not treated, can create serious problems to your digestive system. Dr. Frenzel, dual fellowship trained in bariatric weight loss surgery and cosmetic plastic
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After weight loss surgery, bariatric patients are required to make a change in lifestyle. From eating differently to exercising, Dr. Frenzel and his team at Advanced Bariatric Surgery offer patients the opportunity to change their life and live healthier than ever. Exercise for bariatric weight loss surgery patients can make a difference in the recovery
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