At Transforming Lives we feel that is important to be well educated about weight loss surgery and other weight loss related topics.  We welcome you to view the video links provided below.  If you have further questions, please feel free to contact us. 

Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve - Medical Minutes - WeightWise

Dr. Broussard and Dr. Walton
Weight Loss - Bariatric Hospital / WeightWise Tour
Part 1 - Jennifer welcomes you to the facility then procedes to a brief walk through of the WeightWise Market Place.
Part 2 - Dr. Walton explains how WeightWise goes to great lengths to helping you become the "Healthier You".
Part 3 - Jennifer introduces us to the dietitians of the WeightWise Bariatric program.
Part 4 - Jennifer meets up with Dr. Toby Broussard and he explains the surgical procedures offered at WeightWise

Weight Loss - WeightWise Kathy Carmichael
Part 1 - Kathy Carmichael Introduces herself and talks about her background and experience

Weight Loss - WeightWise Dr. Greg Walton
Part 1 - Dr. Greg Walton Introduces himself and talks about his background and experience
Part 2 - Dr. Greg Walton describes some of the facilities that are available under one roof at the Foundation Bariatric Hospital of Oklahoma.
Part 3 - The Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is one of the two surgical tools used at WeightWise to assist weight loss patients in attaining their goals.

WeightWise FAQ - Patient Advocate
Part 2 - Find out what a patient advocate is
Part 4 - Answers to questions like: Will my insurance pay for the surgery? What if it doesn't?
Part 7 - Find out how long does it take to get a letter of medical necessity

It Costs Less Than You Think
Weight Loss - WeightWise Dr. Toby Broussard
Part 1 - Dr. Toby Broussard Introduces himself and talks about his background and experience as a Bariatric Surgeon.
Part 2 - Dr. Toby Broussard describes the multi-faceted approach to patient care
Part 3 - Dr. Toby Broussard describes how the Lapband method is used to achieve weight loss.

Weight Loss - WeightWise Dr. Jim Keller
Part 1 - Dr. Jim Keller Introduces himself and talks about his background and experience as the Director of Behavioral Health.
Part 2 - Dr. Jim Keller talks about the commitment to Life Change.
Part 3 - Dr. Jim Keller emphasizes further the Behavioral Health component.

Our Process
WeightWise FAQ - Nurse Practitioner
Part 1 - Can weight loss surgery help other physical conditions?
Part 2 - How do you determine which procedure is best for me?
Part 3 - What is the typical excess weight loss for WW patients?
Part 4 - How long before I can have the surgery?
Part 5 - How dangerous is the surgery?
Part 6 - Am I going to have a lot of pain after the surgery?

WeightWise FAQ - Psychology
Part 1- Why is a pre-surgical psychological evaluation important before weight loss surgery?
Part 2 - What is involved in the pre-surgical psychological evaluation?
Part 6 - How can I use my surgery to change my eating behavior for the long haul?  
Part 7 - What is "head hunger" anyway?
Part 8 - How might weight loss surgery affect my relationships?
Part 9 - Why are support groups so important?
Part 10 - What is "addiction transfer?"

WeightWise Group Walk - Staying Physically Active
Part 1 - Simply taking a walk at the park can help keep you working towards your weight loss goal and feel good.

WeightWise FAQ - Nutrition
Part 2 - Can your dietitians make a plan that will work for me?
Part 3 - How much will I have to drink after surgery?
Part 4 - What kind of follow up will I have with the dietitian after surgery?
Part 5 - What if I'm not a surgical patient???can I still see the dietitian?
Part 6 - What if I'm a person who only wants to lose, say, 30 lbs.
Part 7 - I have food allergies. Can your dietitians make a plan that will work for me?

WeightWise FAQ - Exercise
Part 1 - Why is exercise important?
Part 3 - How much exercise do I need to do?  
Part 4 - I've never touched a treadmill or exercise bike. I'm really nervous about exercise. What will I be doing?
Part 5 - I've never had a gym membership. What should I expect?
Part 6 - What are the RMR and VO2 tests and why are they important?
Part 7 - Who is the WeightWise gym for?

Rita Phillips
Part 1 - Rita Phillips is doing things she never thought she would ever be able to do again.