Texas Lap Band Surgeons Talk With You

It Comes on Easily…..

I had an epiphany the other day while talking to a LapBand patient.  It was the end of wintertime, so she didn’t exercise because it was cold outside and walking outdoors was her preferred aerobic activity.  And of course since she was inside with nothing to do, she grazed on junk food for snacks much [...]

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Things I learned from running aka my recent pain & suffering

As many of you may know, my (now) five year old’s best friend was diagnosed with a horrific cancer last February for which she needed surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.  When the chemo was completed back in August, we had a swim party for her and the little crew of friends that have played together since [...]

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Treadmills CAN be used for something other than a clothes hanger!

Most everyone I know has had a piece of exercise equipment in their house at some point in their lives.  An elliptical, a treadmill, a weight machine – something.  It starts out all shiny and new, or for the more cautious buyer, maybe with a few scratches from a previous owner.  Whatever its’ condition, it [...]

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7 things you do that don’t count as exercise

When I ask my Lap Band patients if they exercise, I hear a lot stories.  Stop your excuses.  These 7 things don’t count as exercise.  I have heard all of these stories. 1)  I have kids (or grandkids) that I chase around. Nope, sorry that is not exercise unless your 4 year old is running [...]

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D’You Wanna Know How a Weight Loss Surgeon Stays Thin?

Let me start by clearing up a common mis-conception held by many of my patients right away: I am not a naturally thin person.  I come from a long line of short, birthing hipped women with relatively slow-normal metabolisms.  I am not one of these supermodels who can eat cheeseburgers and fries and still keep [...]

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