Bariatric surgeon Dr. Nicole Basa reveals why you don't need to weigh 600 pounds to qualify for life-changing weight loss surgery.In this eye-opening episode of The Kind Revolution Podcast, Dr. Georgine Nanos interviews Dr. Nicole Basa, a fellowship-trained board-certified surgeon who has performed over 9,000 bariatric and general surgeries.
Dr. Basa pioneered robotic bariatric surgery in Central Texas and now leads BNA Surgeons and BNA Medical Aesthetics in Austin, Texas.Dr. Basa breaks down misconceptions about bariatric surgery, explains how patients can see diabetes resolution within days after surgery, and compares the effectiveness of surgical interventions versus GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro. She reveals shocking data about muscle loss differences between the two approaches and discusses why combining multiple modalities - including TMS therapy with ExoMind - creates the most comprehensive treatment outcomes.
TIMESTAMPS:
02:34 - Dr. Basa's journey from pediatric inspiration to bariatric surgery
06:36 - Robotic vs laparoscopic surgery explained
12:20 - Who actually qualifies for bariatric surgery (hint: not just 600 lbs)
14:03 - Dramatic patient transformations and health improvements1
5:23 - Why diabetes resolves within DAYS after surgery
17:43 - How GLP-1 medications work in the body
19:11 - Muscle loss: GLP-1 patients vs bariatric surgery patients
21:00 - Who's the better candidate for surgery vs medication?
23:01 - Expanding into aesthetics and holistic wellness
25:03 - Patient success story: Wine cravings to weight loss
29:07 - Biggest myths about bariatric surgery recovery
31:00 - The future of bariatric surgery with GLP-1s
32:42 - Critical lifestyle changes that matter most
36:45 - Rapid fire: Behind the scenes with Dr. Basa
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
✓ Real BMI requirements for bariatric surgery qualification
✓ How robotic surgery works and why it's revolutionary
✓ Why diabetes can resolve within days after bypass surgery
✓ The truth about muscle loss with GLP-1 medications
✓ Body composition differences between surgical and medical weight loss
✓ How TMS therapy eliminates food noise and cravings
✓ Post-surgery recovery reality vs scary myths
✓ Combining bariatric surgery, aesthetics, and brain health
✓ The role of emotional eating in weight regain
ABOUT DR. NICOLE BASA:
Fellowship-trained board-certified surgeon with over 9,000 bariatric and general surgeries performed. Pioneer of robotic bariatric surgery in Central Texas. Founder of BNA Surgeons and BNA Medical Aesthetics in Austin, Texas. Integrates surgical expertise with aesthetic medicine and mental wellness treatments.
ABOUT DR. GEORGINE NANOS:Board-certified physician specializing in comprehensive wellness, TMS therapy, and integrative medicine. Serving patients worldwide through telemedicine and in-person care in North County San Diego.
KIND HEALTH GROUP & KIND TMS
📍 North County San Diego, California
🌍 Serving patients worldwide via telemedicine
🏥 Comprehensive wellness and TMS therapy
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BNA SURGEONS & BNA MEDICAL AESTHETICS
📍 Austin, Texas
🏥 Robotic bariatric surgery and aesthetic medicine
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This conversation reveals the future of weight loss treatment - comprehensive care that addresses surgery, medication, aesthetics, brain health, and emotional wellness together.
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