Total Wellness and Bariatrics

03/19/2026

5 Bariatric-Friendly Snacks That Actually Keep You Full

If you’re on a weight loss journey, snacks matter more than you think.

Here are high-protein options bariatric patients love:

🥚 Hard-boiled eggs
🧀 String cheese
🥣 Greek yogurt
🥑 Cottage cheese with avocado
🥜 A small portion of almonds

Why protein?

Protein helps:
✔ Preserve muscle
✔ Reduce cravings
✔ Keep you satisfied longer

💡 Pro tip: Aim for 10–15g of protein per snack.

SAVE this post for your next grocery trip! 🛒

03/16/2026

03/11/2026

🚨 The #1 Myth About Bariatric Surgery…

Many people think bariatric surgery is the “easy way out.”

The truth?
It’s actually one of the most powerful tools for long-term health transformation.

Bariatric surgery helps patients:
✨ Lose significant weight
✨ Improve or reverse conditions like Type 2 diabetes ✨ Lower blood pressure ✨ Regain energy and confidence

But surgery is just one part of the journey. Real success comes from combining it with:
🥗 Healthy nutrition
🏃 Movement
🧠 Lifestyle changes
❤️ Ongoing support

At our clinic, we focus on total wellness — not just weight loss.

👇 If you could improve ONE thing about your health today, what would it be?

03/08/2026

03/02/2026

We are excited to announce our March POTM, Quian Keller! "
Born and raised in New Orleans, La, food has always been my love language. Whether celebrating a milestone occasion, spending time with family, or running an errand on the weekend, food is ALWAYS involved!! Growing up in “Nawlins”, as we local s say, I was always surrounded with culinary chefs and prided myself in having an exquisite palette. Being a true “foodie”, I gained alot of weight during recent years. In my late 40’s, I found myself at my highest weight…240lbs ++. With the weight came other medical conditions: High blood pressure, fatigue, and pre-diabetic symptoms. A colleague briefly mentioned gastric sleeve surgery in passing during a quick phone conversation and that’s when I began my journey!

I did some research on-line and found Total Wellness and Bariatrics. My procedure was on December 31, 2024 and today I am almost 90lbs lighter! I am so appreciative to Dr. Kureshi and his team at Total Wellness Bariatrics. A lot of people say that having weight loss surgery is a quick & easy fix; however, little do they know that the surgery is just the beginning. You must have consistency and determination to maintain the weight loss. Today, I am a better person than I was a year ago. I am more focused on what I am eating. While still a “foodie” at heart my focus now is on healthier options. I look forward to what lies ahead and I am grateful to have started this journey at Total Wellness and Bariatrics.

02/26/2026

How the Mini Sleeve® Differs from Traditional Gastric Sleeve

Less Invasive Approach, Patented and Trademarked

• The Mini Sleeve® is performed using only 2–3 small incisions, often placed in discreet locations such as the belly button.
• This is fewer than standard laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery, which typically requires more incisions through the abdominal wall.

Same Weight-Loss Mechanism

• The procedure still removes approximately 70–80% of the stomach, including ghrelin-producing regions (ghrelin is a hormone that influences hunger).
• The physiological result — reduced stomach volume and hormonal appetite support — is similar to traditional sleeve gastrectomy.

Potential Benefits Reported

Compared to traditional sleeve surgery, the Mini Sleeve® may offer:

• Reduced post-operative pain
• Fewer and smaller scars
• Lower risk of complications
• Faster recovery and outpatient same-day discharge
Patients often return to normal activities sooner than with more invasive bariatric surgeries.

02/19/2026

Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB) — also called One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB):

1. What It Is
• A bariatric (weight-loss) surgery that combines restriction (smaller stomach) and malabsorption (bypassing part of the small intestine).
• It involves creating a long narrow stomach pouch and connecting it to a loop of the small intestine.
• Unlike the traditional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, it uses one surgical connection (anastomosis) instead of two.

2. How It Works
It promotes weight loss through:

1. Restriction – Smaller stomach limits food intake.
2. Malabsorption – Food bypasses part of the small intestine, reducing calorie absorption.
3. Hormonal changes – Alters gut hormones that regulate hunger, insulin, and metabolism.

3. Average Weight Loss

• Patients typically lose 60–80% of excess body weight within 1–2 years.
• Weight loss often starts rapidly in the first 6 months.

4. Improvement in Medical Conditions
MGB is associated with improvement or remission of:

• Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Fatty liver disease
• GERD

Type 2 diabetes remission rates are often high, sometimes within weeks due to hormonal effects.

02/11/2026

Obesity Awareness: Understanding Long-term Treatment Options 💙

Obesity is a chronic, complex disease — not a personal failure. It’s influenced by genetics, hormones, environment, mental health, and access to care.

For some people, diet and exercise alone are not enough to achieve long-term weight loss or improve obesity-related conditions.

🩺 That’s where bariatric surgery comes in.

Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery is a medically proven treatment that:

• Helps regulate hormones that affect hunger and fullness
• Leads to sustained weight loss for many patients
• Can improve or even resolve conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and joint pain
• Improves quality of life and long-term health outcomes

🤝 Bariatric surgery is not the easy way out — it’s a tool. It requires lifelong commitment, medical follow-up, nutrition changes, and support.

💬 Obesity awareness means recognizing that there is no single solution — and that everyone deserves access to safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Let’s replace stigma with science and support people in choosing the treatment that’s right for them.