Texas Laparoscopic Consultants

02/18/2026

Happiest birthday, Dr. Scarborough!
We appreciate all your hard work towards caring for our patients!

We hope you have a great week!

02/16/2026

For our Muslim friends and family who are observing this Holy month, here are some health and nutrition tips to consider during Ramadan:

1. We recommend for newly surgical patients to avoid fasting. Please consider waiting until you are at least 2 months or further out from surgery since your body is trying to heal and recover, and the risk for dehydration and malnutrition is high.

2. Stay hydrated is a medical necessity. If permitted, allow yourself to drink plain water as needed throughout the day to avoid dehydration, especially if you live in warmer climates.

3. If medications are allowed, consider allowing 1 to 2 protein shakes along with your Bariatric vitamins as a part of your medical care plan.

4. When breaking the fast, start with 1 cup of bone broth or stock. Broth contains salt, which is an electrolyte that can help improve hydration. You may also eat a date to introduce carbohydrates (sugar) for energy, but be careful as this may cause dumping for some individuals.

5. Your pre and post-fast meal should contain lean protein, non-starchy veggies and a high fiber carbohydrate which provides longer lasting energy (beans, lentils, peas, quinoa, skin-on potatoes)

6. Avoid strenuous exercises or activities that cause a lot of sweating to prevent feeling tired, dizzy and lightheaded, which are signs of dehydration.

During the 1st few days of Ramadan, you might be very hungry when it is time to break fast.
Remember the same rules:
- drink before you eat
- cut up all your food into small pieces
- take small bites and chew your food thoroughly
- wait 30minutes after you eat, then you can drink your beverage.

Ramadan Kareem!
Ramadan Mubarak!

02/16/2026

✨Monday Motivation ✨

Despite continued demand for dietary supplements and weight loss pills (both over the counter and prescription), along with medications to treat metabolic diseases (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high blood sugars), health complications continue to rise.

If you are taking any type of pill (over the counter or prescription), ask yourself if you are also doing your part to improve your health through changing your food choices, adding more physical activity and being mindful of your food and lifestyle habits. Or…are you just depending on the pill to fix it all?

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02/06/2026

02/06/2026

It’s coming...America’s favorite holiday is this weekend!
Super Bowl Sunday! 🏟 🏈

Check out these healthier, high protein versions of favorite party snacks.

Swipe over for recipes:
🐔Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
🥚High Protein Deviled Eggs
🧀High Protein Bleu Cheese Dip

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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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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!