Weight loss surgery in East Texas
The fight against obesity is never easy. Excess body weight exacts a toll in terms of health consequences, job performance, job opportunities, judgment from others and overall well-being. At UT Health East Texas Physicians Bariatrics, we understand the challenges individuals face in their quest for lasting weight management. With a mission to inform and empower, our dedicated team stands ready to guide patients through the transformative process of weight loss surgery.
Led by skilled physicians specializing in gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, our UT Health Tyler Bariatric Center offers more than just surgical interventions; we provide personalized pre-operative and post-operative care, coupled with ongoing support to ensure long-term success. With over 6,000 procedures performed since 2001, our experience and specialization underscore our commitment to improving lives. Whether you’re in Tyler, Longview, Athens, or beyond, we encourage you to take the first step towards a healthier future.
Bariatric surgery treatments we provide
Combined with proper diet and exercise, weight loss surgery can help patients achieve long-lasting health results. Our goal is to help individuals achieve better health through the surgical management of obesity.
We provide the following weight loss surgical treatments:
- Conversions of Lap-Band to sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass
- Conversions of sleeve gastrectomy to duodenal switch or gastric bypass
- Duodenal switch
- Gastric bypass
- Lap-Band replacement, management, and removal
- Revisions of previous bariatric operations
- Robotic weight loss surgery
According to the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, patients generally experience the greatest weight loss within the first one to two years following their surgery. Six months after undergoing bariatric surgery, patients often lose up to 60% of their excess weight. This figure can increase to 77% within the first year. On average, individuals maintain about half of their excess weight loss even five years after the surgery.
The majority of patients suffering from obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea see a remission of these diseases following bariatric surgery. In terms of overall health impact, these surgeries have been shown to potentially reduce the risk of premature death by 30-50%.
Speak to the bariatric surgeons at UT Health East Texas Physicians about how we can help you lead a healthier life and a brighter future. Call 903-593-0230 to schedule an appointment to find out if you qualify for bariatric surgery.
