Bariatric Surgery is a life-changing experience. From the outward changes to the inward empowerment, you’ll notice improvements within yourself that you never imagined. One thing we tell our patients during an initial consultation is that bariatric weight loss surgery isn’t just a quick fix for losing weight. It’s a catapult toward a healthier lifestyle. As […]
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Despite popular belief, it is crucial that you eat a healthy, balanced diet. Most people look to the latest diet fad instead of taking the time to invest in healthy foods and adjusting their lifestyle accordingly. However, if you can find the self-discipline to make these simple changes, you will find that dieting isn’t necessary.
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Before weight loss surgery, Dr. Frenzel has a thorough consultation with patients to discuss the process, risks, and benefits. It’s important for patients to understand that bariatric weight loss surgery isn’t a quick fix to obesity—a quick fix simply doesn’t exist. But, weight loss surgery gives patients a jump start to a new, healthy lifestyle.
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It’s a new year which means an opportunity for a new you. With New Year resolutions in full swing, we want to help you stay faithful to your new healthy lifestyle. If you’ve chosen to change your eating habits and try to get more nutritional value in your diet, here are some tips that will
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After bariatric surgery, your diet and lifestyle is essential to maintain. Going from a stomach that can hold about 1000 milliliters of food or liquid to a stomach that holds 50 milliliters requires a serious commitment. And after a consultation and pre-surgery prep, we know that you are willing to put in that effort. But,
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While there might be an overwhelming amount of information on the internet, when you know what to look for and how to sift through the information available, finding the right doctor to perform the right weight loss surgery for your body is a lot less stressful. In this guide, our goal is to help you
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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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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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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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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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Staying healthy can be a difficult habit to maintain if you have struggled with weight fluctuations in the past. After bariatric surgery, certain eating habits are necessary to create in order to achieve maximum weight loss results. As you enter the holiday season, don’t find yourself surrounded by temptations. Make healthy choices and be open
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After bariatric surgery, patients often notice dramatic changes in their body. Because of rapid weight loss, the body is left with unnecessary, excess skin. Dr. Frenzel offers an effective surgical solution to ensure that bariatric patients are pleased with their bodies. Dr. Frenzel is one of the very few surgeons in the country that has
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Losing weight and keeping it off is more than a magic pill—unfortunately. Eating right and exercising regularly are a crucial aspect of health and wellness. When you experience difficulties maintaining your weight loss goals, consider the following tips for staying motivated and on track. The first rule of thumb is planning. We cannot get anywhere
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Eating healthy can be an extremely difficult task with the many new ingredients and groceries at the store. With claims of low fat and vitamin fortification, it’s easy to fall prey to the marketing schemes of food suppliers. However, these processed foods are often very deceiving. When you think you are eating healthy you could
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In today’s society, it isn’t difficult to grab a quick and unhealthy snack. It seems as if every vending machine, every restaurant, and every grocery store aisle is a temptation to our health. If you struggle with an addiction to junk food, follow these simple steps to recovery. Obesity is a true epidemic in America
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Regular exercise has numerous benefits including weight loss, improved circulation, and improved health. One of the most beneficial aspects of routine workouts, however, is the improvement in diabetes management. If you have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes, there is a natural solution—exercise. By integrating a fitness program into your lifestyle, you can improve
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When exercising, it is important to establish a regular routine. It can be difficult to find consistency in working out. With busy schedules that never seem to be consistent, how can you find consistency in this one aspect of life? Regular exercise has obvious benefits—helping you lose weight, tone muscles, and burn fat. But more
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This January, when you are asked what your New Year’s resolution is, you can confidently state that you plan to create healthy habits into your eating and exercise routines. Many times, eating better and exercising more are resolutions that last no more than a couple of months into the year. However, when you have the
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If your Christmas meal consisted solely of turkey and vegetables, the holidays would be well known for health and wellness. Unfortunately, along with Christmas turkey comes the additional sides and desserts that cause your daily caloric intake to skyrocket. If you don’t want to sacrifice delectable taste for low calories, there are plenty of alternatives
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