Welcome to ValleyObesitySurgery.com ! Our goal is to connect you, the patient, with our best bariatric surgeons in Texas and major cities within the state.
Most importantly however, we want to educate the population in Texas, about the various weight loss surgery procedures that are readily available to them!
ValleyObesitySurgery.com: Non Invasive Surgical Weight Loss Treatment
If you are struggling with obesity, and other programs and diets have failed, there is hope. Our highly trained team of bariatric surgeons can help you with advanced options for weight loss surgery in Texas.
Weight Loss Surgery Texas And Your Options
Here, we have specialized in obesity (weight loss) surgery in Texas for many combined years of experience, and have performed hundreds of bariatric procedures.
We know from our extensive experience that surgical weight loss brings both physical and emotional benefits that are truly life-changing.
In addition to effective and lasting weight loss, bariatric surgery also helps resolve health conditions such as adult onset diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
Medical Weight Loss Texas Vs Weight Loss Surgery
We work together with our patients in Texas to choose an obesity surgery approach that meets their needs and goals.
For more information about bariatric surgery in Texas, visit the following pages:
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
LAP-BAND®
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric Plication Surgery
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
What are the Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Texas?
At ValleyObesitySurgery, we rely on advanced technology and training to offer our patients minimally invasive weight loss surgery options, including Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty and procedures such as the laparoscopic and single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS™).
For qualified patients, these approaches eliminate the need for larger incisions and minimize the potential for tissue trauma.
This typically means less downtime, improved comfort, and a quicker, less complicated recovery.
Gastric Plication Compared to the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
LAP-BAND® surgery in Texas is one of the most widely performed weight loss surgeries, partially because it is often covered by health insurance plans. This procedure is also appealing to many patients because it is:
-Relatively low risk
-A short procedure with minimal downtime
-Completely reversible
If you are ready to begin your weight loss journey, click here to request a consultation with one of our Texas bariatric surgeons.
About LAP-BAND
The LAP-BAND is an adjustable silicone band that is placed around the top portion of the stomach, limiting its capacity.
This allows the patient to feel full sooner and ultimately eat less. The band is attached to a port which is used to inflate the band at intervals to help with continued weight loss.
Saline is injected through the port to tighten the band for further restriction of food intake.
This allows for a feeling of fullness despite eating smaller quantities of food. Flexibility is one of the advantages of the LAP-BAND procedure, and makes it a good choice for many of our patients.
Who Is a Candidate for LAP Band Surgery in Texas?
The requirements for LAP-BAND surgery are the same as for all other bariatric procedures. Patients with a body mass index (BMI) of over 40 qualify, and those with a BMI of 35 to 39 must have associated medical problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, reflux or depression. Most insurance companies also require some proof that other attempts at weight loss have been unsuccessful.
LAP-BAND Surgery Continued:
Our LAP-BAND surgeons in Texas perform this procedure laparoscopically, meaning tiny incisions are used to place the LAP-BAND.
The band is placed around the top portion of the stomach and held in place with sutures. The outpatient surgery typically takes less than an hour, and patients can recuperate in the comfort of their own home. You will be placed on a liquid diet for a few weeks, gradually transitioning to soft foods and then solid foods.
Patients must modify their eating habits significantly in order for the LAP-BAND procedure to be effective. You will also be counseled about nutritional supplements, behavioral modification, and an exercise program. Bariatric support groups are an excellent resource for help with these concerns. Typically, this procedure results in a loss of 50 to 60 percent of excess body weight within 2 years of the surgery.
At Valley Surgical, we perform LAP-BAND surgery in Texas for patients from Corpus Christi to Nuevo Laredo and throughout the surrounding areas.
