Weight loss surgery in East Texas
Since 2001, our team of board-certified surgeons at the UT Health Tyler Bariatric Center has been at the forefront of weight loss treatment, successfully performing over 6,000 weight loss procedures that have transformed lives. Our bariatric specialists understand that while non-surgical methods of weight loss are vital first steps, they may not yield long-term results for everyone. For those who have struggled with persistent obesity and its related health complications — such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea — weight loss surgery can be a life-changing path. With a range of bariatric surgery options that includes sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, we tailor our treatments to meet your individual needs to ensure your long-term weight loss success.
Weight loss surgery options we provide
If other weight loss methods have not been effective, it might be time to consider bariatric surgery. The UT Health Tyler Bariatric Center offers specialized procedures, such as the gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, Lap Band and more. In addition to weight loss, these procedures can improve and in some cases resolve health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, joint pain and more.
Bariatric surgery is performed by one of our two surgeons, Dr. Hugh Babineau and Dr. Charles Keith. Both are board-certified in general surgery and specialize in bariatrics. At Tyler Bariatrics, we provide the following weight loss surgical treatments:
- Conversion of Lap-Band to sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass
- Conversion of sleeve gastrectomy to duodenal switch or gastric bypass
- Duodenal switch
- Gastric bypass
- Lap-Band placement, management and removal
- Panniculectomy (removal of excess abdominal skin following weight loss)
- Revisions of previous bariatric operations
- Robotic surgery
- Sleeve gastrectomy
Bariatric surgery may be an option for adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more. If you have serious health conditions like diabetes or heart disease, bariatric surgery may be beneficial if you BMI is between 35 and 40.
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%.
To learn more about our bariatric surgery procedures, please call us. Our specialists are ready to help you thrive on your weight loss journey.
