Freedom From Obesity - Dr. George Merriman

Just attended my annual meeting of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, in San Diego, CA. this year. It was our 40th of which l have attended the last 26 😀. The research results about the origins of this disease and the most effective treatment protocols advance every year. I feel more empowered than ever by the discoveries and advances that are occuring! Have confidence that my practice remains on the cutting edge in this regard!

If you are out and about come see me at Riverview Hall off Clyde Fant. Heath fair 10-3. I would love to see you.

See Dr M's article in this week's 318 Forum Magazine on the latest obesity research.

Read an article in this week's 318 Forum Magazine on the latest obesity research.
https://npaper-wehaa.com/forum-news #2023/02/22/?article=4079923

318 Forum Magazine, 02-22-2023 by Wehaa

Well the staff really had a great surprise or two for Dr M today! 🎄🎄🎁 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and blessings for 2023 to our wonderful staff, patients, and colleagues at CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System!

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The ReShape Lap-Band helps you take control of your weight, it can be tightened or loosened as your body or your physical needs change over time.

Click here to learn more: https://freedomfromobesity.com/weight-loss-surgeries/lap-band-ap

​​Learn about Lap-Band Safety: https://www.lapband.com/safety/​

Thanks for letting us share your success Mr C! Lap Band with Plication - 7 months post op- 102 pounds down. Way to work the program! Lap-Band Program

Nice short video - learn about treating your obesity.

Treat your Obesity | Patient Learning Center | ASMBS Learn how obesity surgery can help reclaim your life by watching these whiteboard videos and reviewing patient-oriented resources.

Dr. Merriman and his team at Freedom From Obesity wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are so very grateful for our patients, colleagues, family and friends.🍂

Are you a current patient of Dr. Merriman's? Don't forget to get support through our private, patient only Support Group. Click JOIN GROUP and we will confirm you are a patient. If you had a different name last time you saw us or haven't seen us in a long time, please call the office 318.222.3132. Thanks! https://www.facebook.com/groups/FreedomFromObesitySupport

The adjustable Lap-Band® is placed around the stomach, resulting in a shape similar to an hourglass, which helps promote a feeling of fullness, helps limit the amount of food that can be consumed at one time, and slows the movement of food to your stomach.

After the Lap-Band is placed, adjustments will be made to ensure that you’re in the Green Zone to help you take control of your weight. What is the Green Zone? ✅ It’s when a band is just right! Swipe through to learn more about how a Lap-Band Patient should feel when they are in the Green Zone.

Dr. Merriman has had successful Lap Band patients for over 20 years. Contact us for more info at 318.222.4282


Learn about Lap-Band Safety: https://www.lapband.com/safety/

Happy birthday Dr M!! You still rock 🎉🎉😎

Well worth watching all the way through - what I teach my patients.

The brain science of obesity Your belly and your brain speak to each other, says obesity researcher Mads Tang-Christensen. Offering scientific proof that obesity is a disease influenced by genetics and the environment, he introduces a molecule discovered in both the brain and gut that helps control appetite -- and which could b...

The visionaries bringing you the future of surgery Here’s what it’s like to use a robotic surgical system.

With our office, you get a pre, and post-operative education and support program, so check us out today!

Obesity is a chronic and complex disease associated with various related conditions. Let our office help you today with battling this disease!!

Happy PA's Week to this firecracker! Kat Waldrop PA is a wonderful part of our team who manages our Medical Weight Loss program, our Lap Band patients and assists Dr. Merriman in surgery.

Dr. Merriman stays on top of the latest surgical tech. Read about it in our current issue here.

https://npaper-wehaa.com/forum-news
or click the link in our profile.

We have a wonderful Dietitian on staff with over 30 years of experience supporting bariatric surgery and diabetic patients.

Am I a candidate? https://freedomfromobesity.com/obesity/am-i-a-candidate

Register for a Free, Live Webinar with Dr. Merriman to get started on your journey to
https://freedomfromobesity.com/seminars

Great article from on Dr. Merriman’s 30th Anniversary!

Thank you 318 Forum Magazine for this great article celebrating Dr. Merriman’s 30th year! 😍

See a special article celebrating Dr M’s 30th anniversary! Thank you 318 Forum Magazine 😍 https://touch.npaper-wehaa.com/forum-news/read/content?content_id=4022889

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The Band with Plication is a powerful tool to combat obesity. Also it is minimally invasive, adjustable to fit your needs and removable. Dr. Merriman has over 20 years of successful LapBand patients.

There are many side effects to the issue of obesity! That's why gaining control over your weight problem is extremely important! So contact our office today and take the first step to a better and healthier life!

You can help raise awareness of the disease of obesity, and options for treatment and prevention by walking with us on November 5th for ! ⁣
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Registration is FREE and if you register before October 1st you will be entered into a drawing for a WFO shaker bottle and mini speaker! ⁣
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Register today at www.walkfromobesity.com/virtual! ⁣
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Fundraising for this event is optional. If you fundraise $100 we will mail you a WFO shirt and bag! Reach $100 by 10/16 and you'll receive your shirt in time to wear on Walk day! Other prizes also available. See the online event page for details. ⁣
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Don't let someone you love or yourself lose your health or even your life to Obesity! Let us help.

Going back to 1992 when Dr. Keith Mason and Dr. Charles Itzig welcomed Dr. Merriman to their practice. It was such an honor for Dr. Merriman to join these wonderful surgeons. This was the welcome party!