I was 300 pounds and counting. When I looked into the future, all I could see was me getting larger and more secluded since I was SO embarrassed and uncomfortable. Being shy from birth didn’t help, but I hated going anywhere that there was a chance of a crowd even small settings were uncomfortable.
Tag Archives: gastric sleeve
Can You Really Stretch Your Pouch?
Weight loss surgery patients and those considering weight loss surgery – particularly gastric bypass surgery – are often concerned that they might “stretch” their pouch again after undergoing the procedure. Bariatric patients who are several years out from their surgery also wonder whether they may have stretched their stomach pouch, since they no longer have […]
What to Expect After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery—also known as a vertical sleeve gastrectomy—is one of the newest forms of surgical weight loss. Although it is less commonly performed than other weight loss surgery procedures, it is gaining popularity because it is less invasive than a full gastric bypass and does not involve inserting a foreign body or require repeated […]
Awards
D Magazine named Dr. Provost one of the best bariatric surgeons in Dallas in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010!Dr. Provost was also appointed President of The ASMBS Foundation for 2011 and Appointed to the Executive Council for ASMBS.
Texas Monthly named Dr. Provost a Texas Super Doctor in 2008! Dr. Provost provides Lap-Band, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and revision surgery for patients in Temple, Texas and surrounding areas.