Posted - April 7, 2026
How Quickly Will I Lose Weight After Bariatric Surgery?
Weight loss after bariatric surgery happens in phases—starting with rapid results in the first few weeks, followed by steady progress over the first several months, and eventually slowing as your body adjusts. While it’s exciting to see the number on the scale drop quickly early on, long-term success comes from consistency, healthy habits, and understanding that plateaus are a normal part of the journey. Learn More
Posted - February 10, 2026
Do I Qualify for Weight Loss Surgery? A Guide from Dr. Folahan Ayoola at Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas
At Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas, Dr. Folahan Ayoola meets patients every day who feel stuck, frustrated, or discouraged after years of trying to lose weight on their own. The most important thing to know is this: Obesity is a medical condition—not a personal failure. And weight loss surgery is a proven medical tool that helps treat it. Learn More
Posted - September 2, 2025
GLP-1 Medications and Muscle Loss: What You Need to Know
GLP-1 medications can be life-changing, but the goal isn’t just to lose weight — it’s to lose fat while preserving lean, healthy muscle. By focusing on protein, resistance training, and smart nutrition, you can ensure your weight loss journey leads to lasting strength, better health, and improved quality of life. How to get started? It’s simple - book a consultation with Dr. Ayoola and together you’ll find the path to the best version of you. Learn More
Posted - May 9, 2025
Choosing a Bariatric Surgeon and What to Expect from Dr. Ayoola
Dr. Folahan Ayoola is a board-certified bariatric surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery. As the founder and Medical Director of Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas, he brings over 15 years of experience to his practice, emphasizing a patient-centered approach known as "The Dr. A Way." This philosophy focuses on treating patients with respect, building genuine relationships, and providing compassionate care that gets results. Learn More
Posted - December 10, 2024
Lessons I’ve Learned from Working with Bariatric Surgery Patients
Working with bariatric patients has shown me that their journey is one of resilience, transformation, and courage. It’s about much more than weight loss—it’s about reclaiming health, confidence, and self-worth. For anyone considering weight loss surgery or supporting someone on this path, remember: it’s a deeply personal process, and success comes from understanding both the challenges and the triumphs along the way. From a provider perspective, we do right by our patients when we meet them where they are. That’s why at Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas, we offer compassionate care, without blame and without shame. As Dr. Ayoola likes to say, “If obesity is part of your story, you don’t have to hide. You can lose the weight, regain your health, improve your quality of life and feel great about yourself.” Learn More
Posted - July 21, 2022
5 Things You Need to Know When Considering Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss surgery—also called bariatric surgery—is a major decision, which is why it’s so important to understand the risks and benefits so you can make an informed decision about whether or not the procedure is right for you.
Check out these 5 things we share with every patient who come to us looking to have surgery: Learn More
Posted - June 28, 2012
Weight Loss of the Future
It is hard to tell sometimes whether advances in technology are going to help us or hurt us, particularly in regards to weight loss. For one thing, the rise of telephones, machinery and computers have reduced the need to move around continuously, leaving many of us sitting in desk chairs at work all day instead of on our feet and using our hands. Learn More
Posted - June 25, 2012
The American Junk Food Intervention
From New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s recent ban on large sodas to the Institute of Medicine’s strategies for reducing the “Weight of the Nation,” this year’s headlines have been full of ideas for how to slim down American waistlines. These focus more attention on the obesity epidemic as we work to reverse its progress, opening the eyes of many Americans to the real threat that our country’s steady weight gain poses. Surgeries for weight loss in Dallas and beyond have helped countless Americans control obesity, but slowing weight gain throughout the country will require widespread changes in how all of us think about and consume food. Learn More
Posted - January 11, 2012
Less Common Obesity Related Conditions
Most people associate heart disease and respiratory ailments with obesity, but there are less common conditions affected by weight as well. Genetics are responsible for some risks, but additional factors and obesity itself can also be at fault. While receiving a sleeve gastrectomy in Dallas can improve or eliminate many of these health risks, it is important to be aware of some of the less common risks that obesity can put you at risk for. Learn More
Posted - September 22, 2011
Lose Weight to Improve Memory
If you've been feeling like you forget things easily these days, it might not be your imagination. A recent study of obese people who were considering the gastric band or other weight loss surgery revealed that prior to surgery many overweight people had slightly lower than normal cognitive abilities than expected. Learn More
