Weight Loss Tips

At Alabama Surgical Associates, we take a comprehensive approach to weight loss. Dr. Doucette and his team are here for you through every step of your journey to better health, including after your weight loss procedure. Here are some tips on navigating life after bariatric surgery. Benefits of Life After…

Eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise are great ways to stay healthy. However, for individuals suffering from morbid obesity and looking to lose weight, it has been found that most have better and longer-lasting results from surgery than traditional dieting.1 Obesity Is A Disease For the morbidly obese…

Constipation can occur in the weeks following weight loss surgery due to several factors including decreased hydration, insufficient fiber intake and less food consumption overall. If you are experiencing discomfort, remember that your body is going through significant changes and an adjustment period is both normal and expected. However, there…

Hair loss following weight loss surgery can be a cause for concern, however, understanding its causes can help to alleviate distress. Triggered by trauma or stress, this type of hair loss is called telogen effluvium, and it is a reversible condition that is very common. Connected to the hair growth…

At Alabama Surgical Associates, our team is committed to making sure people have the resources they need to make educated decisions about their health. Right now, there is an obesity pandemic in the United States. While weight loss surgery has long been proven to be an effective tool in the…

Immediately after undergoing weight loss surgery, many people lose a significant amount of weight. However, they can become disheartened when their weight loss begins to plateau. This is absolutely normal. In fact, it’s a sign that your body is adjusting to the changes made during weight loss surgery. Don’t let…

Nobody likes to get on the scale only to see the numbers drastically higher than expected. If you have noticed that your weight has gotten out of your hands and has increased that number you see on the scale, it’s time to get your life back and lose that weight…

The end of the year holiday season is a magical time, but the stress of scheduling and planning, and the temptation of holiday goodies can lead to unwanted weight gain. It is important to stay on track in order to achieve your weight loss goals and maintain optimal health. Here…

Each year, approximately 45 million Americans go on a diet with the intention of losing weight, but some experts estimate that 95% of diets fail. Bariatric surgery has a much better success rate than dieting, yet only about 250,000 people opt for weight loss surgery each year — fewer than…

At Alabama Surgical Associates in Huntsville, we have helped many men and women achieve long-lasting weight loss success. Bariatric surgery, including Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass, or non-surgical weight loss procedures, such as Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) or Gastric Balloon, can be a valuable tool for patients who have struggled…