Category: Weight Loss Clinic

At 60 years old, Mike Burgess felt the effects of his health history. The Fairfax, Oklahoma resident required six insulin shots and two metformin pills on a daily basis to manage his diabetes. His A1C had climbed to 8.1 mmol/L and was categorized at a dangerous level. At 429 pounds, Burgess’ mobility limited him physically…

Erric Lane did not want to become a statistic, no matter the obstacles he had to face. Heart disease and diabetes were common in Lane’s family history. His father died of heart disease at age 62. In addition to his genetic background, Lane has cerebral palsy, which limits the use of his legs. At one…

When Abbea Porter made the decision to attend a Bailey Bariatrics weight loss seminar in June 2020, she began a journey that changed her physically and left a lasting impact on her mental state. “I didn’t realize the depression and anxiety and how angry I was until I was on this side of it,” Porter…

As a nurse, Cindy Snook witnessed first-hand the impact COVID-19 had on patients. So, when she did test positive with the virus, Snook was thankful for a decision she had already made. “You saw the virus and would see obese people not doing so well,” Snook said. “I thought this is not going to be…

An array of sports and various other activities constantly keeps Cassie Smith, a mother of eight children, on the go. Whether it’s jogging with her high school son during his cross-country workouts or coaching her daughter’s cheer squad, Smith is thankful she can keep up with a busy schedule. “I’m very active,” Smith said. “I…

Let’s face it – sometimes your taste buds want something that crunches. Before surgery, we see lots of snack foods (chips, crackers, etc.) listed on food logs. These types of foods fall under the carbohydrate food category and are limited after surgery. Thankfully, there are some protein-rich chips on the market. For a whey-based chip,…

Protein, protein, protein! That’s the first nutrient we emphasize as you go through our program. Do you know if your protein is measuring up? Protein is important in preserving muscle mass, a healthy immune system and hundreds of other important functions in our bodies. Your protein goal is provided to you during your first visit…

A fair number of bariatric patients end up with lactose intolerance after surgery. Lactose is the sugar found in milk from cows and goats. During the rapid weight loss phase, you do lose some muscle mass. The digestive system is a muscle. Think of the small intestine like a roll of shag carpet, with the…

Once upon a time, fat was considered bad for you. The low fat craze of the 1990s ushered in countless food products low in fat, but high in carbohydrates. People started seeing blood sugars go up. People were also hungry! Fat helps you stay fuller longer because it takes longer to digest. What we know…