Nicole & Jason – Eating habits
Tuesday, 20 August 2019
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Nicole and Jason live in New Orleans where food is a way of life. In New Orleans, people make lunch plans at breakfast. After Nicole and Jason underwent the Laparoscopic Sleeve, food became more of a health sustaining feature and less of a social necessity. This isn’t to say Nicole and Jason stopped socializing over
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Nicole & Jason – Portion sizes
Friday, 16 August 2019
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Nicole and Jason live in New Orleans where food is a way of life. In New Orleans, people make lunch plans at breakfast. Prior to undergoing the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Jason’s dinner consisted of an appetizer (or two), a salad, soup, entrée, and dessert. According to Jason, his weight reflected the amount of food he
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Nicole & Jason – Their to-do list
Wednesday, 07 August 2019
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Nicole and Jason are attorneys, parents, colleagues, etc. Their to-do list is probably longer than most. Prior to surgery, their list of errands and work seemed daunting and exhausting. Nicole recalls times when she dreaded just getting out of the car, grabbing the kids, and running those errands. Everything felt like a burden. Now, they
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Nicole & Jason – The best decision of their lives
Monday, 29 July 2019
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Like many of our patients, Jason researched the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy a lot prior his first appointment. He feared the surgery would cause extensive gastric distress or change his biology. Nicole was more familiar with the surgery and, like friends do, helped Jason understand the surgery simply made “your belly smaller.” Both Nicole and Jason
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Nicole & Jason – Research
Friday, 19 July 2019
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We love positive feedback from our patients. Listen below to hear why Nicole and Jason chose our team for their weight loss procedures.
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Nicole & Jason – Summary
Friday, 12 July 2019
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Nicole Burdett and Jason Williams have been friends for over 20 years. In 2017, they made the life-changing decision to undergo the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Prior to surgery, Nicole, a 38-year-old mom and lawyer, weighed 215 pounds. Jason, a 46-year-old father and lawyer, weighed 266 pounds. As a result of the surgery and their dedication
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Pre-Op and Post-Op diet after Bariatric Surgery
Tuesday, 09 July 2019
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We encourage patients to utilize a liquid protein diet for 1-2 weeks prior to their procedure. However, patients return to a normal diet over a period of 3-6 months after surgery. In addition, our team offers patients the expertise and advice of a dietician in order for them to make the most of their weight
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A BIG BELLY can mean BIG PROBLEMS
Friday, 22 November 2013
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According to the American Heart Association (AHA) people with high levels of belly fat have a higher risk of numerous diseases, including diabetes. It’s true that genes can play a part in our shape and our weight, however certain lifestyle choices can alter the natural way our body gains weight. Research has shown that people
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Dr. Michael Thomas Named to Prestigious 2013 Best Doctors In America® List
Thursday, 26 September 2013
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Dr. Michael Thomas has been named one of the Best Doctors in America® for 2013. This highly regarded list is assembled by Best Doctors, Inc. and audited and certified by Gallup®. Over 45,000 physicians in the United States were asked in a confidential review, “If you or a loved one needed a doctor in your
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The Skinny on Skinny Amy Jones
Thursday, 05 July 2012
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The Skinny on Skinny Amy Jones Recently, the Lafayette newspaper, Independent Weekly, featured an incredible story about one of Surgical Specialists of Louisiana’s patients, Amy Jones. Amy struggled with her weight for most of her life. She had tried everything and wanted to change but had questions, and fears about how to get the results
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