Weight loss surgery seems like an easy way to fix the problem of obesity. Consuming less calories than you burn is the only real way to lose weight, but what characteristics can make your weight loss surgery more successful? How can you know that this time it will work?
Let's take a look at a list of common characteristics that will make your weight loss journey more likely to succeed.
1. A Commitment to Change - Start your journey with a strong commitment. Maybe you've tried all the diet gimicks, but with it's time to commit to trying something new.
2. Change Your Lifestyle - You can't achieve the goals you have set for yourself without addressing your way of life. A patient must change the way they eat, the amount of food they eat, and the time spent eating. You must also take on other aspects of a healthly lifestyle like exercise.
3. Change your Behavior - A successful person must change their behavior in relation to food. They must change how they view food as well as making themselves aware of the situations that they put themselves in.
Have you had gastric bypass surgery? Let us know what helped you to be successful by leaving a comment below.

If you've decided it's time for change and are willing to alter your lifestyle, weight loss surgery could be the solution. Many bariatric surgery options are available, but not everyone is a candidate. As with any medical procedure it is important to get the facts before making a decision. If you answer yes to all of these questions, you may be a candidate for weight loss surgery:

• Are you between 18 and 60 years old?

 
• Do you have a BMI of 40 or greater?

 
• Do you have a BMI of 35 or over with other medical conditions present?

 
• Is your obesity non-endocrine related?

 
• Are you willing to make permanent lifestyle changes?

 
• Do you accept responsibility for long-term follow-up?

If you answered no to any of these, bariatric surgery might not be for you, but if you answered yes to all or most, the next step is learning more. The risk factors and success rates of each weight loss surgery are different. What may be a good option for one could be inappropriate for another.
Which option is right for you? Make an appointment with one of our physicians or sign up for the next seminar here in Dallas to learn more about gastric bypass, Lap-Band surgery and sleeve gastrectomy and other important facts before making this life-altering decision.
Let's take a look at an animation of the Lap Band surgical procedure and how the Lap Band is adjusted once in place.

Hi! Welcome to the new Nicholson Clinic Blog. We have created this interactive blog so that we can answer your questions about weight loss surgery. We will be addressing frequently asked questions like the difference between lap band, gastric bypass, bariatric, and laparoscopic surgery and how much weight loss one can expect from a lap band adjustable gastric banding surgery.
Did you know that laparoscopic weight loss surgery can prevent, reduce and often eliminate heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high-blood pressure, sleep apnea, weight-bearing arthritis, and asthma? Even if you choose to have your bariatric surgery elsewhere, we want you to make an informed choice.
So we encourage anyone to participate in the discussion. Doctor Nick Nicholson will be directly participating in this blog so here is your chance to get the answers you want. You can leave us a comment using the form below or connect with us on Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook.