Learn more about how Nashville Weight Loss Solutions has helped patients transform their health and their lives. For over 15 years, Dr. Houston has been helping thousands of patients successfully achieve their weight loss goals with bariatric surgery. Witnessing firsthand how these surgeries change people's lives, his passion now is to educate as many people as possible on how to lose weight and lead a healthy lifestyle.
With the recent introduction of the gastric balloon and newer weight loss medications coming to market, he now has more tools available and can help a greater number of people succeed in their weight loss journey. Whether you want to lose 20 pounds or 200 pounds, no other program has the variety of tools that he offers.
With the recent introduction of the gastric balloon and newer weight loss medications coming to market, he now has more tools available and can help a greater number of people succeed in their weight loss journey. Whether you want to lose 20 pounds or 200 pounds, no other program has the variety of tools that he offers.
Services
Dr. Houston conducts live webinars every 4-6 weeks as part of the team at the Centennial Center for Weight Management. These webinars are mainly geared towards all aspects of bariatric surgery. He will discuss pre-operative requirements, types of procedures available, what to expect around the time of surgery, and the long-term effects of these procedures.
Dr. Houston have both been recognized by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as Centers of Excellence. Dr. Houston is officially recognized as a MBSAQIP Verified Surgeon for Centennial Medical Center.
The MBSAQIP program is specifically designed to award accreditation to bariatric surgery centers in the U.S. that have completed a series of independent, voluntary and rigorous peer evaluations according to nationally-recognized bariatric standards.The program also focuses on ways to ensure bariatric surgery centers are committed to continuous improvement in quality standards.
The MBSAQIP program is specifically designed to award accreditation to bariatric surgery centers in the U.S. that have completed a series of independent, voluntary and rigorous peer evaluations according to nationally-recognized bariatric standards.The program also focuses on ways to ensure bariatric surgery centers are committed to continuous improvement in quality standards.
Weight loss surgery is known as bariatric surgery and involves surgical procedures done on the stomach and/or intestines to help a person lose weight. This is usually considered an option for persons who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 40. It is also an option for people with a BMI of 35 to 40 who are experiencing serious health problems as a direct result of the obesity such as Type II diabetes, sleep apnea, or heart disease.
The Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass has long been considered the "gold standard" for obesity surgery, and, depending on your unique needs, the gastric bypass can be an excellent tool for gaining long-term control of weight. The gastric bypass procedure accomplishes weight loss in two distinct ways. First, through restriction, or limiting the volume of food intake, which creates a sense of satiety (fullness) with very small meals.
The Gastric Sleeve procedure, also known as sleeve gastrectomy or vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), reduces weight primarily through restriction, or creating a smaller stomach. Through good nutrition and smaller portion sizes, patients lose weight while having a feeling of fullness.
Secondarily, the gastric sleeve is thought to significantly reduce the production of the "hunger hormone" ghrelin, which reduces the amount of hunger patients feel after surgery.Depending on your unique needs, the sleeve gastrectomy can be an excellent tool for gaining long-term control of weight.
Secondarily, the gastric sleeve is thought to significantly reduce the production of the "hunger hormone" ghrelin, which reduces the amount of hunger patients feel after surgery.Depending on your unique needs, the sleeve gastrectomy can be an excellent tool for gaining long-term control of weight.
Reviews (10)
Rileysmomtn
Jan 05, 2022
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Kimberly Reed
Dec 31, 2021
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Debbie Polmounter
Oct 28, 2021
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Dr. Houston has truly given me my life back. I had RNY In February and have lost almost 60 pounds so far. The doctor and his staff want me to succeed and are with me every step of the way. They provided the tools and resources and I am using them. I still have 50 more pounds to lose. (Picture is at my heaviest of 283 on left to 202.7 on right- 6 months post op)
Margaret Gibbs
Oct 25, 2021
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All around, love these folks! They are caring, professional, and respond to questions/problems promptly. They help guide you on the weight loss journey through nutrition education, active listening, and encouragement. I am almost 1 year post-op, and feel better than I have in MANY years (not gonna say a number cause I don't want to date myself 😊). Couldn't have gotten here without them!
Jake Lovell
Sep 26, 2021
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Tim Coggins
Sep 26, 2021
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Dr. Houston and the staff at Nashville Weight Loss have been great through my surgery and weight loss journey. From handling the insurance approval all the way through the surgery and follow up visits, it has been a great experience. I am only 5 weeks postop, but I have already dropped 55 pounds on my way to my target of 110 pounds to loose.
Milena Petrova
Sep 23, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
My experience with Dr. Houston was excellent! Everything he said was done and more. I lost since my surgery 80 pounds and I am still losing. I live my life now with a big smile all the time. Almost all of the medications are gone for good and I get compliments every day how I look. I am extremely grateful to the whole team!!!
My experience with Dr. Houston was excellent! Everything he said was done and more. I lost since my surgery 80 pounds and I am still losing. I live my life now with a big smile all the time. Almost all of the medications are gone for good and I get compliments every day how I look. I am extremely grateful to the whole team!!!
Scott D.
Sep 03, 2021
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After much research, the decision to choose the AMAZING team at Nashville Weight Loss Solutions completely paid off! I've never met a friendlier team, and Dr. Houston is a straight-shooter who gets the job done with precision and care. My results in less than four months have greatly exceeded my expectations, and aftercare has been very thorough as well. Not a single regret, I don't believe you'll have any either after choosing Nashville Weight Loss. ~Scott D
Kris Bel
Aug 29, 2021
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Anthony Phoenix
Aug 16, 2021
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I received the gastric sleeve on April 26th 2021. From the beginning of the process up until surgery everything ran smooth. The team was very supportative and informative. When I had questions they were there to help. Dr. Houston was amazing. He will give you the hard truth because he wants you to succeed. I will definitely recommend him and his team to anyone considering have weight loss surgery. My heaviest weight was 345lbs. Four months later I am down to 260lbs. My goal weight is 220 so hopefully I can hit that in a couple of months.
