Alabama Surgical Associates a bariatric surgery and general surgery practice led by board-certified surgeon Dr. Doucette.
Follow us for recipes, weight loss tips, and support in your weight loss journey. Alabama Surgical Associates provides a comprehensive, whole-person approach to patient care in weight loss and minimally invasive general surgery procedures. Our wide range of weight loss options are designed to meet the unique needs of each patient. Led by Dr. Darrell Doucette, our practice guides our patients throu
gh the entire weight loss process, from helping patients choose a procedure, to providing resources to help patients maintain their weight loss. We believe everyone has a right to live in health. Our weight loss options can help a range of patients with differing weight loss needs. We provide nonsurgical weight loss such as medical weight loss, gastric balloon, and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. We also provide a wide range of laparoscopic bariatric surgery such as gastric banding, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, SADI-S, and duodenal switch. Dr. Doucette also performs revisional weight loss surgery, which may give patients another chance at achieving their weight loss goals. Additionally, Alabama Surgical Associates performs minimally invasive general surgery procedures. Dr. Doucette has training in advanced laparoscopic surgery which can successfully treat diseases of the colon, spleen, gallbladder, stomach, adrenal glands and management of hernias. Our surgeons also treat chronic heartburn and hiatal hernias. Feel free to send us a private message if you have a question about our procedures and how we can help you. We love to hear from our Facebook followers so comment, share and interact with our posts to let us know what you like. We take pride in creating content to support and educate our patients and online community.
02/10/2025
We have great news to share with our ASA family! Our new online store is officially live! In our store, you’ll find everything you need for your vitamin, protein, and supplement needs. Select shipping to your address or store pickup options at checkout.
Shop at the link in our bio to stock up today!
01/29/2025
Procedure: Gastric Bypass
Total Weight Lost: 120
Surgery Date: 2/26/2019
Please join us in celebrating the beautiful Teirre in her great success after weight loss surgery! She is living her best life!
01/14/2025
Taking supplements after bariatric surgery is imperative to good health! Above are some of the reasons why you should take a bariatric quality multivitamin after the bariatric surgery.
Whether it’s a hearty family dinner or a quick weekday lunch, this versatile recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
1 rib of celery, chopped
1 cup of broccoli, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 – 10 oz cans Rotel Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
1 tbsp oregano
Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes for taste
6 bell peppers
½-1 cup of low-fat mozzarella shredded cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, cook ground meat until cooked almost through. Add chopped celery, broccoli, onion, and garlic to skillet – cook until soft. Stir in the diced tomatoes and seasoning – let simmer for 10-15 minutes on medium-high heat. Cut off the tops of the peppers and remove the ribs and seeds. Place bell peppers in baking dish then fill peppers with the stuffing and sprinkle cheese on top. Add a small amount of water in bottom of baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until peppers are soft.
09/19/2024
Congratulations to Karmen Burrell, , and Crystal Winkels!! Come by our office to claim your goodies!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our giveaway! More giveaways and content coming soon.
09/16/2024
Non-scale victories are so important. The scale can easily hijack a good day and turn it into a bad one.
Bariatric patients often lose an impressive amount of weight quickly after the surgery, especially in the beginning of the journey. This quick weight loss can cause some obsession over the numbers on the scale, which then can lead to disappointment as weight loss naturally slows down the further out you get from surgery.
However, the scale is not the only indicator of successful lifestyle change on a weight loss journey! Check out these 7 non-scale victories.
08/29/2024
Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of bariatric products on the market to choose from? This Brand Sampler Pack Giveaway is the answer to your prayers!
We are choosing 3 lucky winners to enjoy our Brand Sampler Pack (valued at over $35). The Brand Sampler Pack comes with the following:
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Last day to enter is 09/18/24.
08/27/2024
Procedure: Gastric Sleeve
Total Weight Lost: 80
Surgery Date: 07/29/2020
Comorbidities: IBS, Chronic Fatigue
“The gastric sleeve procedure reversed my IBS symptoms and greatly reduced my chronic fatigue and hip/knee pain. I highly recommend Dr. Doucette and his team at Alabama Surgical Associates. They warned me of a few things post op that proved to be true. The first thirty days of liquid dieting is tough, hair loss is normal, acid reflux is possible and be sure to take the suggested supplements. My hair severely thinned, but after a year it began to grow back. Acid reflux was mild and only at night while lying down. Two years later, the reflux is completely gone. My starting weight was 235lbs. I lost 80lbs. over one year and have kept it off. I have more energy and love being a clothing size 6 (starting size was 14/16).
My only regret is waiting until age 48 to have the procedure.“
08/19/2024
Don’t let your snack set you back! Here are some tips for choosing healthful snacks that provide fuel and nutrition to your body, while supporting weight loss/maintenance.
08/13/2024
This delicious Fish in Foil recipe will have your mouth watering! Plus, pick your fish of choice and season how you’d enjoy it best. 🐟
Ingredients:
· 3 oz. fish fillet (perch, cod, walleye, tilapia, haddock, or 6 shrimp)
· Juice of one lemon
· Salt
· Pepper
· Smoked Paprika
· Seasoning/herbs of choice
· Vegetables: onion, zucchini, bell pepper, asparagus, green beans, etc.
Instructions:
Place fish of choice in the center of a piece of foil. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, seasonings, and vegetables. Place another piece of foil on top and crimp the edges to form a pocket. Then cook on the grill or bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 375 degrees.
08/08/2024
Procedure: Gastric Sleeve
Total Weight Lost: 56
Surgery Date: 08/14/2023
The biggest issue for me prior to having weight loss surgery was my self esteem. I did not have medical issues but I did not like myself at all. I wanted to be able to look in the mirror and like myself and I didn’t.
I have thought about it for years. I seriously considered it for about 9 months. I went in for a consultation and left thinking there is no way I can do this. There are too many restrictions and changes. Eventually 9 months later I was still feeling the same way and hated the way I looked so I went back in for another consultation and thought to myself “I can do this”.
Working with you guys has been nothing but a good experience. The staff at the front is very helpful, the dieticians are great, and most of all Dr. Doucette is very reassuring and made me feel very comfortable with my decision.
I love getting dressed to go out now. I do not dread picking out a million different outfits before I find something I was just like “ok this is fine, I don’t feel terrible in it but still not great”. Now I get excited to put clothes on because I just feel good about myself. I also have more energy and I am not so focused on food like I was before. I eat when I am hungry and then thats it. Even the small amount of food is satisfying.
08/08/2024
A snack that won’t set you back!
Try this easy and refreshing snack idea that is high in protein, but low in fat and carbohydrates. A snack should give you more than just a full feeling in your stomach. Try pairing protein based foods with carbohydrates and fats.
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250 Chateau Drive SW, Ste 105 Huntsville, AL 35801
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Alabama Surgical Associates provides a comprehensive, whole-person approach to patient care in weight loss and minimally invasive general surgery procedures.
Our wide range of weight loss options are designed to meet the unique needs of each patient. Led by Dr. Doucette and Dr. Foreman, our practice guides our patients through the entire weight loss process, from helping patients choose a procedure, to providing resources to help patients maintain their weight loss.
We believe everyone has a right to live in health. Our weight loss options can help a range of patients with differing weight loss needs. We provide nonsurgical weight loss programs such as medical weight loss and gastric balloon as well as laparoscopic bariatric surgery such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, gastric banding, duodenal switch. Dr. Doucette and Dr. Foreman also perform revision weight loss surgery, which gives patients another chance at achieving their weight loss goals.
Additionally, Alabama Surgical Associates performs minimally invasive general surgery procedures. Dr. Doucette and Dr. Foreman have specialized training in advanced laparoscopic surgery which can successfully treat diseases of the colon, spleen, gallbladder, stomach, adrenal glands and management of hernias. Our surgeons also treat chronic heartburn and hiatal hernias.
Feel free to send us a private message if you have a question about our procedures and how we can help you. We love to hear from our Facebook followers so comment, share and interact with our posts to let us know what you like. We take pride in creating content to support and educate our patients and online community.