Panhandle Weight Loss Center

Chelsey, Kelly, and Abby discuss what you can expect from our office after surgery. We cover everything from weight loss, to diet, to follow-up care. Every office/practice is different and we pride ourselves in providing care that is above and beyond the "standard" to our patients. Listen in to see what it might be like to be a part of the Panhandle Weight Loss Center family.

Join Dr. Bleu and Chelsey for a quick listen on what we learned the most from reading "Outlive" by Peter Attia, MD. This book is a game-changer for the scape of medicine we currently live in. We hope after hearing this broad, quick overview, you'll consider picking up the book and reading along with us!

Listen in as Dr. Bleu and Dr. Bo discuss our broad-spectrum view of nutrition and how we approach eating, weight loss, etc. You'll know we don't ascribe (much) to label-reading or calorie counting or diets, but what DO we value? We discuss the basics of nutrition and how our perspectives have changed over time and we get into how we view food as medicine, rather than food as calories or fo...

Bariatric surgery is not cheap, we get it! Whether insurance covers your surgery or you are paying cash, cost is often cited as the #1 barrier to weight loss surgery. Listen in as Dr. Bo and Chelsey talk through the costs associated with obesity and the return on investment (ROI) for bariatric surgery. We preach (and practice) to anyone who will listen: investing your time, money, and energy into...

Chelsey Nelson, RD talks with expert coordinators, Kelly Long and Abby Sharp, about the nuances of getting your insurance to pay for bariatric surgery. We discuss options for cash pay, different insurance plans, and the requirements we see most often. Insurance is a tricky world to navigate, so we're bringing the experts to you to help clear up some of the confusion you might have!

Dr. Bo and Chelsey Nelson, RD discuss some trends that are mostly just gimmicks! We discuss alkaline water, juice cleanses and detoxes, vibration fat loss belts, WaterTok and more. Listen to see how some of these might play into the right plan, but others are just there to take your money. *Chelsey misspoke at one point - chemistry words are hard! And Bo was too nice to correct her. Alkaline = bas...

Dr. Bleu, Dr. Bo, and Chelsey talk about the history of snacking and how it fits (or doesn't fit) into a weight loss journey. We have all heard "eat small, frequent meals" as general nutrition advice for weight loss and it seems to be the go-to for body builders and fitness models, so how does that translate to your average person looking to lose weight or stay healthy? Listen to the...

This is a repost of one of our first (and most popular) episodes! It got lost in the transfer to the new platform, so we wanted to repost for any of you that have listened to part 2 and are looking for part 1! Chelsey Nelson, RD and Dr. Bo talk through ten "healthy" foods people start eating when they set out on their healthy & wellness journey that may actually be doing more harm th...

Dr. Bo and Chelsey Nelson, RD talk through some of your questions - we cover why you may/may not be fatigued after surgery, what type of "diet" to follow, how much protein to take in, why your stomach makes loud noises after surgery, how long it takes the sleeve to heal, diets before and after surgery, and what to do if you're wanting to lose more weight. Plus some other tidbits thro...

The last of the 10 Pillars of Health and Wellness! All 10 are important but we know that it can be difficult to do all of these perfect all the time. The point of these sessions is to help you understand that there are many things that lead to us being health or unhealthy. We can be in direct control of some of these but some can be a struggle! DO YOUR BEST! Pillar 8 is addressing prayer, meditati...

Pillar 6 is exercise. I know, I know....everybody says you should need to exercise to be healthy. But why? What are the exact benefits? My view of exercise changed when I changed my view of the actual benefit. "I am training to be 90." This is my motto. Exercise has nothing to do with weight loss in my opinion. The moment you separate exercise and weight loss you will see the benefit. Pi...

Everybody has that computer that pops up with a "system update" every once in awhile. The one that you click and your computer has to reboot and your work is pretty much ruined for 30 minutes. If you are like me, you ignore that reminder to "restart your computer." A few months later you notice that it no longer is working properly and its gained 20 lbs (or at least it is runni...

Fatty liver disease (also known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) is raising at an alarming issue. It is starting to affect our children and currently is the #1 cause of liver failure in America. It is ALL about your diet. This is a disease that should not be an issue and some simple conversations and education could make a huge impact.

Dr. Bo and Dr. Bleu continue to march through the 10 Pillars of Health. Pillar 4 is all about gut health. We are not talking about ways to maintain the perfect beer gut but how do we make sure the lining of our intestines is working like it should. This has been a rapidly progressing and developing topic over the last 10 years as we understand more about how our intestinal lining (gut) interacts w...

Dr. Bleu, Dr. Bo, and Chelsey Nelson (RD) discuss why they believe people should stop using bariatric surgery as a last resort. We want to move past the stigma given to weight loss surgery and focus on taking control of our health now versus spending the next 10 years struggling.

Bo Neichoy and Chelsey Nelson, RD discuss expectations for hair loss after weight loss surgery. We go into the four reasons why people lose hair as well as strategies for hair loss prevention.

This a common plan that we run across in the post-weight loss surgery period. You have hit a wall and you do not know where to go.... There are thousands of post on Facebook and other sources that try to coach you through the "pouch reset" in hopes that it will get you stuck off of high center. Is this the best thing to do? Dr. Bo and Chelsey try to explain the reasoning behind the pouch...

Dr. Bleu and Dr. Bo start to lay out what they consider to be the 10 Pillars of Health. This episode contains the first 3! We will continue this journey in the next few episodes.

Dr. Bo and Chelsey discuss the problems associated with cardio workouts and how they fit it to a weight loss effort.

We previously did an episode on 10 foods that cause more damage than their packaging suggest. Chelsey Nelson, our dietician, reviews 10 more foods that are viewed as healthy options but leave us short in actual results!

Dr. Bleu and Dr. Bo talk about the farming practices across the world and why our health and wellness journey starts with understanding farming.

Dr. Blue interviews Andrew Swafford. Andrew is a sleeve patient that shares his journey to surgery and after surgery. Andrew has a unique story in that he worked in the medical device industry and was very educated on the lifestyle component of the journey (because he had to listen to us talk about it through many hours of surgery!). We hope you enjoy!

Chad Schoonover is a co-owner of Ribbonwire Ranch located on the northern part of the legendary XIT Ranch. He and his partner, Doug Lathem, have a passion for bringing high quality beef to the tables of their clients. Chad talks about the adventures and difficulties of changing practices and explains the confusion behind beef that has been labeled organic.

We all need accountability in our lives. Depending on what realm of life we are talking about that could be your spouse, a parent, a boss, or a co-worker. When it comes to our health and fitness, we commonly ignore this important element. Having somebody to check in with and keep you motivated is key!

Dr. Bo and Dr. Bleu discuss the most common surgical options for weight loss including the gastric band, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and duodenal switch. We discuss how we chose between the surgeries and which patients do the best with each surgery.