Monique Hassan, MD, FACS

Monique Hassan, MD, FACS Dr. Hassan is a fellowship-trained minimally invasive Bariatric Surgeon

01/29/2026

You’re not late. And you didn’t waste time.

Your body knows when you’re ready — and if you weren’t before, that’s okay. Learning what you actually need is never time lost.

This journey isn’t just physical. It’s emotional. It’s mental. It’s grieving old habits, building support, and learning to believe in yourself again.

This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a tool — and tools work best when you’re truly ready to use them, not when you’re rushing to meet someone else’s timeline.

You’re not behind.
You’re exactly where you need to be.

You’re not starting over —
you’re starting when you were meant to.

Honored to speak at the 29th Curso Internacional de Cirugía in Mexico City.Sharing not just techniques, but surgery with...
01/29/2026

Honored to speak at the 29th Curso Internacional de Cirugía in Mexico City.

Sharing not just techniques, but surgery with soul — where science, compassion, and patient-centered care come first.

Grateful for the opportunity to teach, learn, and connect with friends and surgeons around the world.

Thank you for the invitation! .mauriciosierrafacs

01/23/2026

It might be time to break up with the scale.

Weight can fluctuate day to day.
Hormones, hydration, inflammation, and even muscle gain all matter.
After bariatric surgery, progress isn’t linear — plateaus are normal, not failure.

The scale can’t measure:
✔️ A smaller waist
✔️ More strength
✔️ Less pain
✔️ More energy
✔️ Growing confidence

New mantra: My scale is data, not destiny.
You’re healing. You’re transforming. And you’re doing better than you think.

01/21/2026

The scale was never meant to be a gatekeeper to your life.
Too many people are saying “not yet” to photos, trips, events, and memories — waiting for a number to give them permission to show up.

Bariatric surgery isn’t about perfection or earning happiness.
It’s about giving your body the tools to stop sitting on the sidelines and start living now.

Take the picture.
Go to the event.
Book the flight.
Wear the outfit.

The goal was never just weight loss — it was a life you don’t have to wait to live anymore.

01/20/2026

“I’m NOT negotiating a number on the scale.”

Because health has NEVER been about chasing a weight that sounds good, looks good on paper, or matches a BMI chart from decades ago.

The scale is one data point — not the whole story.

What actually matters?
• Your labs and A1C
• Your blood pressure
• Your energy throughout the day
• How you sleep at night
• Whether you can move through life without feeling exhausted
• How your body is functioning, not just how it looks

Weight loss tools — including bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications — aren’t about getting you back to your college weight or stopping at a number that “feels safe.”
They’re medical tools designed to improve metabolic health, reverse disease, reduce medications, and protect your heart, your longevity, and your quality of life.

I fight for your health, your future, and a body that’s actually working for you — not against you. That’s Surgery with Soul.

 

Ringing in the new year in Egypt has been a meaningful way to step away from work and reconnect with perspective and pur...
01/06/2026

Ringing in the new year in Egypt has been a meaningful way to step away from work and reconnect with perspective and purpose. Feeling grateful, refreshed, and ready for all that 2026 has in store.

12/31/2025

New Year’s resolutions? Not my thing.
You don’t need a date on the calendar to make a change.

Start with one easy goal — something you can do today.
By the time January comes, you’ll already have momentum.

This isn’t about “new year, new you.”
It’s about a new you, right now.

12/29/2025

A lot of Black women tell me, “I don’t want to get too skinny.”
As a Black woman who struggled with my weight too, I understand the fear of losing your shape.

But here’s the truth: the goal isn’t to get small — it’s to get healthy.
High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesterol… those are the real battles, not the number on the scale.

Your body shape should never matter more than your life.
Your health > your size. Every time.

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Temple, TX
76508

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