Bradley Waggoner, MD

2011 Schedule Set for Free Weight Loss Surgery Seminars in Houston Area

 

"It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not."
~ Anonymous

 

Meet Dr. Waggoner And Learn More About
Your Weight Loss Surgery Options!

Houston Area: If you've been thinking about bettering your health and life-expectancy by having a surgical weight loss procedure, then we encourage you to attend our free weight loss surgery seminar.

Dr. Bradley Waggoner will host these seminars and will be on hand to answer all of your questions as they pertain to your weight loss surgery options such as Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass Surgery or LAP Band System Surgery.

Below are the Weight Loss Surgery Seminar dates for 2011. The seminars will be held at North Cypress Medical Center Hospital* in the Houston, Texas area.

Dr. Bradley Waggoner's Free Seminar Schedule Please Call 281-640-8373 to Reserve Your Space
January 2011
January 18	NCMC	6:00 pm
February 2011
February 12	NCMC	10:00 am
March 2011
March 1	NCMC	6:00 pm
April 2011
April 16	NCMC	10:00 am
May 2011
May 3	NCMC	6:00 pm
June 2011
June 7	NCMC	6:00 pm
July 2011
July 9	NCMC	10:00 am
August 2011
August 2	NCMC	6:00 pm
September 2011
September 10	NCMC	10:00 am
October 2011
October 4	NCMC	6:00 pm
November 2011
November 17	NCMC	6:00 pm
December 2011
December 20	NCMC	6:00 pm

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar Location:
North Cypress Medical Center Hospital
21214 Northwest Freeway
Cypress, TX 77429

For more information, directions, and/or to reserve your seat, please contact us.

Updated Spring/Summer '09 Schedule For Free Weight Loss Surgery Seminars

Meet Dr. Waggoner And Learn More About
Your Weight Loss Surgery Options!

"Success is not a doorway, it's a staircase."
~Dottie Walters

Houston Area: If you've been thinking about bettering your health and life-expectancy by having a surgical weight loss procedure, then we encourage you to attend our free weight loss surgery seminar.

Dr. Bradley Waggoner will host these seminars and will be on hand to answer all of your questions.

The following are the Weight Loss Surgery Seminar dates for May through June 2009:

May
May 30 @ 10:00 am

June
June 13 @ 10:00 am
June 30 @ 6:00 pm 

The seminars will be held at North Cypress Medical Center located just off Highway 290 in the northwest area of Houston.

For more information, directions, and/or to reserve your seat, please contact us.

Nutrition Tips: How to Eat Before You Have LAP-BAND System Surgery

LAP-BAND System surgery isn't a magic bullet -- you will have to eat differently to ensure lasting success. It'll be hard, but oh so worth it. In preparation for your weight loss surgery, the following are a few tips.¹

• Begin a practice of eating smaller portions of food. Use a smaller plate to portion out your foods and immediately put-up leftovers to eliminate grazing.

• Eat only when you are hungry, eat slowly, and stop before you are "full".

• Prepare and have on-hand small portions of healthy snacks in anticipation of your grazing triggers.

• When you eat, do only that without distractions. Don't eat while talking on the phone or watching T.V.

• Keep a bottle or thermal cup filled with water within reach. Get in the habit of drinking water regularly. Avoid colas, alcoholic drinks and large portions of full-strength juices.

• Again, a little preparation will have strengthen your resolve to eat right. Set aside time to prepare meals in advance and freeze them for those times when you are too tired to cook or haven't the time. This will help you beat the urge to order a pizza or make a pit-stop to a fast food drive-through.

• Get in the habit of setting out your multivitamin and other suggested supplements each night and place where you can't help but remember to take them (coffee cup, water bottle, by your keys, etc.).

Click here for more tips or for answers to questions you may have regarding your new eating lifestyle before and after LAP-BAND System surgery.

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¹Note: The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be substituted for medical advice or treatment. Your specialist will evaluate whether you are getting enough vitamin B12, folic acid, and iron at your regular check-ups. Your LAP-BAND post-surgical nutritional needs are of utmost importance, if you have additional questions, contact Dr. Waggoner's office.

Addressing Post-Operation Questions Concerning LAP-BAND System Surgery

In our last post, we addressed questions you may have regarding pre-operative procedures leading to LAP-BAND System Surgery. We invited you to come to our ongoing drop-in seminars that feature post-op patients who attend to share their experiences with you. Dr. Bradley Waggoner is also on hand at each seminar to address surgery specific questions. These seminars are held monthly. For the schedule, location, and contact information, click here.

Today, we will discuss questions you may be having regarding what to expect after your LAP-Band surgery:

Post-Operative Research
Approved by the FDA in June 2001, LAP-BAND System surgery is the safest, least invasive and only adjustable surgical treatment for morbid obesity in the United States. One of the questions foremost in your mind after the safety issue (of which you can read more about here and even view a short video), is the amount of weight loss you can anticipate losing with Lap-Band surgery.

The Weight Loss Question
Of course, weight loss results will vary and the pounds won't come off by themselves. A weight loss of 2-3 pounds a week in the first year after the surgery is possible, but one pound a week is more likely. Remember, that you should loose weight loss gradually to prevent health problems and to reduce the possibility of having the dreaded saggy skin folds.

The main goal is to have weight loss that prevents, improves, or resolves health problems (like diabetes, for example) connected with severe obesity.

Other Questions
Additional questions like, will I be sick a lot after the operation, recovery time and more are covered in this FAQ.

Questions? Let us be of service to you. Contact us or give us a call at 281.640.8373 if in Houston, or dial toll free at 866.938.5677.

Pre-Operative LAP-BAND System Surgery Questions

Of course you have a lot of questions regarding LAP-BAND System Surgery. So, let's start at the beginning.

Pre-Operative Research
First, we want to make sure that you are a LAP-BAND candidate. See this blog posting, "Do You Qualify for Lap-Band Surgery?" to begin your research.

Next, if in the Houston area, you are invited to attend a free seminar on LAP-BAND System Surgery hosted by Dr. Bradley Waggoner. To find out why patients feel so comfortable in choosing Dr. Waggoner to perform their Lap-Band Surgery, see this link. The free LAP-BAND seminars are ongoing and can be attended at any time.

During the seminars, you'll have the opportunity to meet patients who will share their LAP-BAND System surgery experience, have your questions answered and gain encouragement. The seminar schedule is continuously updated for each month's meeting place and time and can be viewed on this blog and on Dr. Waggoner's website.

Stay-tuned for the next installation of this blog where we will discuss any post-operative questions you may have. Until then, feel free to contact us at any time to learn more about lap-band surgery or to schedule a personal appointment with Dr. Waggoner.

Beat The Heat and Attend Dr. Bradley Waggoner's Free Seminar on Weight Loss Surgery This Summer!

We don't need to tell you how hot the long summer days can be in the south! And if you've been carrying excessive weight, the humidity can become quite unbearable and even quite possibly a hazard to your health. So, if you think you may be a candidate for weight loss surgery and have been waiting for the right moment to talk to a weight loss surgeon, we have the perfect solution for you!

Dr. Bradley Waggoner will be on hand throughout the summer months hosting free weight loss surgery seminars. Among your options to consider is Lap-Band System Surgery which will be a topic of discussion you won't want to miss. You'll be in good company along with fellow candidates who might ask questions you may not have thought to mention.

The first of the seminars will be held on June 3rd at 6:00PM followed by a second seminar on June 28 at 10:00AM. Both weight loss surgery seminars will be located at North Cypress Medical Center in northwest Houston. Click on the below address which will forward you to contact information for reserving a seat, along with driving directions.

North Cypress Medical Center
21214 Northwest Freeway
Cypress, TX 77429

Additional seminars will be hosted throughout the summer. Stay tuned for additional dates. We look forward to seeing you soon!