Weight-Loss Surgery
For more information call (214) 947-0004 or (866) 500-1852, or email us at weightloss@mhd.com.
Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery Options: Gastric Banding, Gastric Bypass, and Gastric Sleeve
If you're morbidly obese and other treatments — including diet, exercise,
and medication — haven't worked for you, you may be a candidate
for bariatric surgery or obesity surgery.
The Methodist Weight Management Program offers several minimally invasive laparoscopic weight-loss surgeries for patients with a BMI of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35 with weight-related conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea, or joint pain. Most patients are candidates for laparoscopic surgery.
Minimally invasive laparoscopic weight-loss surgery options available at the Methodist Weight Management Program, include:
The weight-loss surgery process at the Methodist Weight Management Program includes:
- Surgery performed in a hospital setting
- Pre-op and post-op support from a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- In-person and online support communities
Advantages of laparoscopic weight-loss surgery compared to traditional bariatric surgery
- Less pain
- Fewer wound complications
- Better lung function and higher overall oxygen levels after the procedure
- Faster recovery
Contact the Methodist Weight Management Program
Take the first step toward better health today. Contact the Methodist Weight Management Program at 214-947-0004, toll-free 866-500-1852, or e-mail weightloss@mhd.com.
Schedule a consultation with an independently practicing physician at the Methodist Weight Management Program.