Plano, TX, Jan 17, 2019- Dr. Nick Nicholson, Bariatric Surgeon and Founder of the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery, is dedicated to patient education and ensuring patients and potential patients understand the benefits of maintaining a healthy weight, and what options are available to them if they need help. The Nicholson Clinic recently started a Facebook Live program called “Live at Lunch” where Dr. Nicholson, along with other bariatric surgeons and care providers at the clinic, discuss these benefits and answer questions about weight loss procedures, nutrition and fitness.

According to Dr. Nicholson, “More than 2 billion people are overweight and suffer from health problems because of it.”Depending on the severity of it, the consequences can range from uncomfortable to catastrophic. For one, normal day-to-day activities – such as walking, driving, sleeping, and even breathing – are impacted. The longer an individual is considered obese, the more at risk they are of developing weight-related conditions such as arthritis, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, even cancer.Severe obesity also leads to a diminished quality of life and can even lead to an earlier death/decreased life span.Being significantly overweight or obese is a serious health threat and it should not be ignored.

The Nicholson Clinic now offers a complete program for not only the surgical candidate but also for people looking for a non-surgical approach to weight loss.“We offer dietary advice, fitness direction, behavioral support and pharmaceutical interventions for those who are struggling with weight but want to go the non-surgicalroute”, said Dr. Nicholson. The Gastric Balloon is another effective non-surgical solution. The balloon/s work by temporarily occupying space in your stomach, so you feel full faster and longer, and learn and adapt to new lifestyle habits while they are in place.

Still, bariatric surgery is the most viable option for patients with significant obesity concerns. Dr. Nicholson stresses, “we do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach” and encourages anyone struggling with their weight to seek professional help, if diet and exercise alone are proving ineffective. Many patients need a jump-start to weight loss, and once given the right tools, they are able to effectively lose the weight and keep it off by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The Nicholson Clinic is one of the country’s top weight-loss surgery providers. The clinic specializes in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revision procedures. The practice takes a patient-first approach to help people achieve their weight-loss goals, and provides support for life. To find out more,visit the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery online.

About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.