Texas Laparoscopic Consultants

10/12/2026

💫Motivation Monday💫

Testing the limits of your pouch means eating until you feel full…or even stuffed!

Instead of practicing portion control, we see some patients starting off with a large amount of food (regular size dinner plate at the restaurant or box of crackers, bag of popcorn/chips, pint of ice cream while watching TV) and they will keep eating, hoping their gastric pouch will tell them when to stop.

This leads to possibly vomiting and overeating as time goes on (over months, years).

Without practicing portion control, how will you know when to stop? Some foods, especially processed junk food like chips and cookies are much easier to eat vs lean meats and veggies.

Practices portion control using small 7inch plates, small food storage containers or snack zip baggies to help you assign appropriate and safe amounts of food to eat.

If you keep eating to point where you feel full, every time you eat this way, you may end up eating a little bit more because you are waiting for the fullness/stuffed sensation.

10/07/2026

Some people use weight loss medications after bariatric surgery to help with weight management.

Remember that weight loss is just 1 component of the goal! You still need to stay on top of your nutritional needs: protein, fiber and meal planning!

10/07/2026

Here are some ideas to get you going while on the puréed phase. You can use protein shakes as a meal replacement option to help increase your protein intake.

Continue to take your bariatric vitamins and drink lots of water in between your meals/snacks.

10/07/2026

Here are some ideas to get you going while on the puréed phase. You can use protein shakes as a meal replacement option to help increase your protein intake.

Continue to take your bariatric vitamins and drink lots of water in between your meals/snacks.

10/02/2026

When our patients are so thankful for our surgeons’ dedication towards improving their health!

Just another day for Dr. Mehta!

10/01/2026

09/25/2026

Protein is an important part of your weight loss diet, but so is fiber! With very little space after Bariatric Surgery, how do you fit in both? Think tiny pieces, frequency and color!

There are many veggies that can be hidden in your meals, especially if you cut into small pieces. All veggies are good for you, so add them into your meals/snacks whenever possible and include a variety of veggies so you can get different vitamins and minerals along the way!

How do you incorporate veggies into your diet?
Check out some of our suggestions!

09/15/2026

Happy Birthday to Dr. Mehta!🥳

Thank you for your dedication to patient care! We hope you have a great week!

09/06/2026

TLC Clinic will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day.

We will be back in the office on Tuesday September 7, 2026.

We hope everyone has a nice restful long weekend!

09/04/2026

As we head into the last long weekend of summer, this is your friendly reminder to stay hydrated!

Fall may be around the corner but that doesn’t stop the heat or the dehydration risk!

Get your drank on! Water is the best 💦