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Weight loss can be a struggle for some people, even with the help of diets and workout programs. When healthy lifestyle changes are not enough to reach or maintain your ideal weight, Nacogdoches Center for Metabolic & Weight Loss Surgery offers bariatric surgery options to help you achieve your health goals.

What Is Bariatric Surgery?

Knowing how excess weight and obesity affect your overall health is essential to understand the need for bariatric surgery. There is a difference between being overweight and being obese. Being overweight means having extra body weight from muscle, bone, fat, water or a combination of these, while obesity is having a high amount of excess body fat. Both conditions increase a person's risk of developing severe health outcomes that can lead to life-threatening results, such as:

  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Gallstones
  • Breathing problems
  • Certain cancers
  • Infertility
  • Joint disease
  • Sleep apnea
Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss or metabolic surgery, is an umbrella term used for various procedures that limit the amount of food a person takes in or affects how a person digests food and absorbs nutrients. People with extreme obesity or who have serious health problems that keep them from safely losing weight may benefit from bariatric surgery.

Patients who undergo bariatric surgery may lose weight right after the procedure. It is essential for patients who have bariatric surgery to have regular medical check-ups and follow the recommended diet and exercise to help keep most of the weight off in the long term.

Are you a candidate for bariatric surgery? Take this free online health assessment and begin your journey to a healthy weight. 

The Nacogdoches Center for Metabolic & Weight Loss Surgery

If you think you're a candidate for bariatric surgery, the bariatric surgeons of Nacogdoches Center for Metabolic & Weight Loss Surgery can help you decide on the best weight loss surgery. Our dedicated weight loss clinic and weight loss surgeons are here to provide you with healthy and safe weight loss surgery options with comprehensive and personalized care to help you reach your health goals for life. 

Healthcare is better together. We'll work with you to help determine if bariatric surgery is right for you. Fill out our request referral form, and we'll provide helpful information about our bariatric surgeons and assist you in making an appointment. 

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Weight Loss and Type 2 Diabetes

Being overweight or obese is a known risk factor for various conditions such as heart disease, cancer, mental illnesses such as clinical depression and anxiety, and developing or advancing type 2 diabetes. Nearly 9 out of 10 people who have diabetes are obese.

Losing weight and keeping it off is a challenge for many people. Having type 2 diabetes may make losing weight more challenging because insulin resistance and other medications can cause weight gain in some patients. But if a patient has type 2 diabetes and carries extra weight, it is a significant advantage to lose those extra pounds. Losing weight and reaching a plateau is normal and does not mean a loss of willpower or discipline. A weight plateau often comes with the progression of type 2 diabetes. Doctors may adjust treatment plans according to the needs of the patient.

Reaching the ideal body mass index (BMI) is recommended for people with diabetes. Research states that 15% or more of body weight can have disease-modifying effects on patients with type 2 diabetes, and patients can’t get this effect with other glucose-lowering interventions. For patients suffering from obesity, reaching the ideal BMI might not be realistic. Losing even 5% of body weight can positively impact overall health.

Six Ways to Lose or Maintain Weight With Diabetes

Here are some ways that might help you feel and stay motivated to lose weight.


Start Small
Reaching small, realistic goals can help you see progress sooner. These goals can also become a habit that can improve your routine.
Improve Eating Habits
Schedule your meals (don’t skip breakfast!), cut your calorie intake and increase your fiber intake. Consult your doctor to find the right mix for you.
Move More
You don’t have to be sweating in the gym for hours. You can take a walk after dinner, park farther away from your destination or take the stairs when possible. These may seem small, but they can significantly improve your health over time.

Engage in Positive Self-Talk
Words matter. How you talk to yourself influences how you think and act. If you miss your routine once or twice, remind yourself that it’s okay. It’s just a setback, and you can do better next time.
Find Support
Staying motivated can become challenging when you’re alone. There are various support groups online and offline that can help you stay motivated.

 

Type 2 diabetes needs treatment and management with a doctor. You can increase your wellbeing by having a healthy diet and remaining physically active.

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Sources:
American Diabetes Association
Centers for Disease Control
Science Daily
Medical News Today