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“Sleeve it and Tuck it” -Tummy Tuck after Sleeve Gastrectomy.

To discuss post-weight loss surgery body contouring, call Texas Surgical Arts in Houston to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ricardo Bonnor M.D., F.A.C.S. Get started today by calling his Houston practice at (281) 579-5638, or fill out a contact form, and a member of his team will get back to […]

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Impact of Weight Loss Surgery on Diabetes

At Texas Endosurgery Associates in Houston, we understand the profound impact that diabetes can have on one’s quality of life. That is why Dr. Ricardo Bonnor, MD, FACS, FASMBS, and our team are dedicated to providing surgical solutions to help patients more effectively manage their diabetes and achieve long-term weight […]

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Weight Loss Surgery – Perspectives and Indications for Surgery

Like any major procedure, it has potential side effects. In addition, the long-term success of surgery depends on your ability to make changes to your lifestyle. When you want to be considered for sleeve surgery or other procedures, you must undergo an evaluation.  At Texas Endosurgery Associates, under the expert […]

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Weight Loss Surgery with a BMI of 30

Contents1 About BMI 2 Candidacy for Weight-Loss Surgery 3 Personal Consultation4 Weight-Loss Procedures 4.1 Sleeve Gastrectomy 5 Recovery Process6 Results7 Cost of Weight-Loss Surgery in Houston 8 Commonly Asked Questions (FAQ)9 References About BMI  BMI, or body mass index, is a way to determine if you are at a healthy weight for your height. BMI […]

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Lap Band Revision

Dr. Ricardo M Bonnor is a double board-certified surgeon who helps patients seeking to revise their lap band.  If you are interested in scheduling a one-on-one to discuss your options for adjustable gastric band revision, fill out this online form. To reach our offices directly, please call us at (281) […]

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Robotic Gastric Re-Sleeve or Sleeve Re-Calibration. 

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Gastric re-sleeve or re-calibration is a surgical procedure that revises the previously sleeved stomach created during a previous gastric sleeve surgery. Although gastric sleeve surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy, is a popular and effective form of weight loss surgery, patients may begin to experience weight regain, acid reflux or even dysphagia. […]

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Tummy Tuck Surgery

Medical Benefits of Tummy Tuck Surgery Aside from providing the cosmetic benefits of a flatter stomach to those who have worked hard to lose a fair amount of weight and moms who want their “pre-baby body back,” a tummy tuck offers several medical benefits. Better posture: Extreme weight loss and […]

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Exercise Post Sleeve Gastrectomy

Strength building exercise (weight lifting or body weight exercises) make your muscles stronger and may further increase your metabolism. However, I recommend that patients should do cardio most days of the week and weight train two to three days weekly. Patients should also use a combination of cardiovascular, strength building, and flexibility exercises […]

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Reasons for a Lap-Band Revision

One common reason to seek revision surgery is slippage of the Lap-Band which means that the band finds itself in an abnormal position over the stomach. This abnormal position cause a relative obstruction to solids and then progressively to liquids. In some instances patients will present to the emergency room with an […]

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Finding a Trusted Houston Weight Loss Surgeon

Revisional surgery may be necessary for: Revisional surgery also may be required to reverse a weight loss procedure for one or more of the following complications: When combined with lifestyle changes, weight loss surgery can help patients achieve healthy, sustainable weight loss that may have previously eluded them. In addition […]

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