Texas Laparoscopic Consultants

Texas Laparoscopic Consultants Experts in the treatment of obesity, new found hope and health, a patient oriented office, smiling faces.
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This is just a fraction of what you will find at Texas Laparoscopic Consultants.Visit our website:www.TLCSurgery.com | Facebook.com/tlcespanol Texas Laparoscopic Consultants in Houston, TX was founded on a simple guiding principle – to help their patients live longer, happier, and healthier lives. Designated as a Center of Excellence® by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, TLC believes in giving their patients a full and comprehensive weight loss program. With highly-skilled and professional surgeons and staff, they act as a lifelong partner in their patients' battle against obesity making the success story a team effort. They have proved themselves to be pioneers and leaders in the weight loss industry with minimally invasive surgery performed with exacting precision.

Balance is important when building meals and planning snacks. Keep these 3 food groups in mind for the next time you’re ...
02/03/2026

Balance is important when building meals and planning snacks. Keep these 3 food groups in mind for the next time you’re thinking about food.

First is FIBER!
Build your meal and snacks on a foundation of fiber like fruits, veggies, beans!

Then pair it with some (not a HUGE amount) protein such as from seafood, poultry, eggs and low fat dairy.

Last, top it off with some heart healthy fat source like avocado, nuts and seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, chia, flax). Or even just drizzle a bit of olive oil on your meal!

This dynamic trio of foods will help you stay full, satisfied and prevent your blood sugars from dropping!

What are your fave food combos?

02/03/2026

After surgery, your 3rd day will begin the thickened liquid phase.

This phase (also known as Full Liquids) will include introducing protein shakes, thick soups, sugar free pudding and smooth high protein yogurt.

You can also make your own thick soups by cooking some cauliflower and broth (consider adding beans for extra fiber and some protein) and blend until smooth!

01/29/2026

Have you heard of, or tried PHO?

Pho (pronounced fuh, no fo) is a Vietnamese noodle soup. The clear broth is a wonderful warm hug of spices, herbs and bones that can be incorporated in any phase of your bariatric lifestyle.

Pre-op:
- drink hot and savory pho broth along with other clear liquids and protein shakes. This broth will be a nice contrasting addition to everything else that is cold and sweet.

Post-op:
- drink lots of broth during the clear liquid phase (day 1 and 2 after surgery) to help you stay hydrated, get some calories and electrolytes.
- drink broth anytime throughout your diet phases
- drink broth in addition to water to help correct dehydration
- drink broth when you’re nauseated
- drink broth when all other textures of foods aren’t going down (and call your surgeon!)

01/25/2026

Winter storm 2026 will be keeping our staff safe at home.
Please avoid going outside and driving due to potential icy conditions.
We will return to the office on Tuesday.

Stay safe and warm everyone!
As always, if you need medical assistance, you can call our office and our answering service will contact our on-call surgeon.
If you have having a medical emergency, please call 911.

01/22/2026

Are you a few years out from your surgery and perhaps the scale is increasing instead of decreasing?

Dr. Mehta shares the most common causes of weight regain after surgery.

Part 1: Grazing/snacking all day instead of eating meals.

Do you find yourself eating out of:
1. Boredom?
2. Stress?
3. or just routine?
🗣️Pssst: this is emotional eating!!

Consider serving yourself 3 portion controlled, protein and veggie based meals 🍽️🍗🥦and avoid eating if you are not truly hungry in your stomach (rather than eating because of head hunger)

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While protein is important to have in our diet, don’t forget about the equally important, often forgotten about nutrient...
01/15/2026

While protein is important to have in our diet, don’t forget about the equally important, often forgotten about nutrient = FIBER!!

Fiber has many benefits for all parts of our body yet the majority of people do not get even close to the bare minimum (+25 grams)

- prevent constipation
- decrease blood sugar spikes
- lower cholesterol
- increase fullness
- decrease risk for many cancers

Here’s a list of popular and easy to find foods with their fiber amounts. You always adjust the portions if the quantities are too large for your bariatric stomach. The key is to balance your meals and snacks with fiber, and eat a variety of high fiber foods!

Happy New Year!Here’s some inspiration to get you started towards reaching your health goals. Aim for consistency about ...
01/02/2026

Happy New Year!

Here’s some inspiration to get you started towards reaching your health goals.

Aim for consistency about the choices you make throughout the year.
We are not shooting for perfection.
Focus on building long-term patterns and habits that support your body fully.

Sustainable progress comes from steady, everyday decisions, not from short-term extremes.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year’s Eve!
Wishing you a very healthy 2026!

Our TLC clinic will close early today December 31 at noon, and we will be closed all day in observance of New Year’s Day on January 1.

We will return to the office on Friday January 2 at 8am to 330pm.

12/24/2025

All through the night, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

But during the day, our surgeons are still busy in the hospital transforming lives.

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays to our TLC friends and family. We wish everyone a very merry and restful winter break.

Our office will be closed Christmas Eve (December 24) and Christmas Day (December 25)

We will return to the office Friday December 26 (8am to 330pm)

Winter holidays are upon us and this time of year can be exhausting!Here are some tips to help you celebrate while still...
12/22/2025

Winter holidays are upon us and this time of year can be exhausting!

Here are some tips to help you celebrate while still staying on track with your healthy lifestyle.

1. Lots of social gatherings can lead to lots of eating and drinking. Look at your calendar and be choosy on where/when/who you really want to spend your holiday time.

2. Be mindful on where you are eating. Fill your plate, but then walk away from the spread to find a place to sit and eat. Never snack directly from the table. Also, prioritize high fiber and high protein foods to help fill you up and stay saturated.

3. Bring your own healthy contribution to the party. If you’re unsure if the event will have foods that you can eat, ask the host if you could contribute to the festive foods! Veggie trays with yogurt and hummus dips, charcuterie board with meats, cheese, high fiber crackers and fruits are popular!

4. Limit alcohol, or try a low sugar mocktail instead. Stick with less than 1-2 drinks per party(1 bottle/can beer, 4-5oz wine, 1 oz spirits) and drink water in between to help slow down the absorption, and also to stay hydrated. Consider zero/low calorie mixers: diet juice/sodas, flavored sparkling water.

!!Fresh bari people need to stay away from alcohol for at least 6 months!!

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5115 Fannin Street Ste 950
Houston, TX
77004

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

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Experts in the Treatment of Obesity

Experienced and skilled experts in the treatment of obesity, smiling faces, a newfound hope and health, and a patient-centric team of professionals.

These are just a few of the things you will find at Texas Laparoscopic Consultants, a partner of Nobilis Health. TLC is proud to partner with Nobilis Health, a healthcare development and management company that partners with surgeons who specialize in minimally invasive surgery in order to fulfill their mission of providing patients with superior medical care. Nobilis Health strives to educate patients and coordinate with surgeons to ensure that each patient makes informed decisions and receives optimal care.

TLC is designated as a Center of Excellence® by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and our team is committed to improving lives.

We believe in giving our patients a full and comprehensive weight loss program. We act as a lifelong partner in your battle against obesity, and our surgeons are leaders and pioneers in the field of weight loss surgery and minimally invasive surgery.