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Weight Loss Surgery Center
Statistics
Obesity is an epidemic that is taking its toll on Americans. Almost two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. Obesity leads to even more serious medical issues such as hypertension, heart disease, pulmonary dysfunction, depression, joint pain, back problems, diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, problems with urination or menstruation.
Taking control
Most candidates for weight loss surgery have struggled with obesity and have had numerous attempts at dieting. To qualify for bariatric surgery, you must have a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 40 or 35 in addition to other serious health problems such as diabetes or heart disease.
What is Bariatric Surgery?
Once you and your surgeon have decided that weight loss surgery is the answer for you, the next decision will be to determine the procedure. Baylor - Plano offers three types of minimally invasive weight loss surgical procedures:
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) “Gastric Bypass”
- Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (Lap-Band®) surgery
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic revisional surgery
Expectations After Surgery
Within four weeks after surgery, you can expect to lose up to 20 pounds, and within 18-24 months, you can expect to lose 60-80 percent of your excess body weight. Individual results may vary.
In addition to weight loss, many medical complications associated with obesity such as diabetes
and hypertension will generally improve.
Weight Loss Surgery Center at Baylor Plano
Baylor is a national leader for weight loss solutions. The team of skilled surgeons and physicians on our medical staff provide you with a safe, comprehensive program that may assist you in achieving weight loss goals and improved overall quality of life. Our multi-disciplined team approach to bariatric surgery will aid in recovery and assist in making the lifestyle changes that are necessary for successful weight loss.
(469) 814-2000
Baylor Plano Weight Loss Surgery Program as a Center of
Excellence designated by the ASMBS |
The Baylor Plano Weight Loss Surgery. Program was recently named a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies. |
Physicians are members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Health Care System’s subsidiary, community or affiliated medical centers and are neither employees nor agents of those medical centers, Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano or Baylor Health Care System. ©2006 Baylor Health Care System
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