Bariatric Surgery | Medical City Lewisville Hospital

Weight loss surgery solutions in Lewisville, Texas

Bariatric surgery is a major life decision in your weight loss journey.

Although it is not the right option for everyone, weight loss surgery can make a significant and positive impact for certain people, including reducing risks for related health problems and improving quality of life.

A healthier you

Are you a candidate for bariatric surgery? Determine if you qualify with our online assessment.

Take Our Free Weight Loss Assessment

As a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) accredited facility, we are committed to providing individuals in Denton County, Texas and Lewisville, Texas, with the very best in weight loss surgery. We also offer nonsurgical options, such as a medically managed weight loss program and a bariatric support group.

Medical City Lewisville is a bariatric center of excellence with several insurance carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. We focus on providing patients with the highest level of care possible, and we are recognized as:

A Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Accredited Center
A Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center+ for Bariatric Surgery

Types of bariatric surgery we offer

Weight loss surgery is performed to treat severe obesity. To determine whether you are overweight or obese, your doctor will use body mass index (BMI) calculations.

If you are a bariatric surgery candidate, our Bariatric & Metabolic Institutes within the Medical City Healthcare system offer a full range of bariatric surgical options, including:

Sleeve gastrectomy — This is when a thin vertical sleeve of the stomach is created using a stapling device. The excised portion of the stomach is then removed, which also causes ghrelin (the "hunger hormone") to decrease.

Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) — This is when the surgeon staples a small pouch in the stomach. The remainder of the stomach is divided from the stomach pouch. The outlet from the newly formed pouch empties directly into the lower portion of the jejunum (part of the small intestine).

Lap band management — This is when a surgeon adds or removes fluid in a balloon around the lap band. This procedure is done through a port placed under the skin of the abdomen.

Revision surgery — The surgical team provides revision surgery for patients who have experienced complications or inadequate results from bariatric surgery. This can be a result of a metabolic or a mechanical issue.

Robotic weight loss surgery

We are proud to offer robotic surgery for gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and revision procedures. Robotic surgery results in smaller incisions, a decrease in bleeding and quicker recovery time.

Bariatric support resources

Our team at Medical City Lewisville is here to offer ongoing support throughout your weight loss journey. We provide many different educational resources and support services for life before and after bariatric surgery.

Attend our bariatric support group

Our free, virtual bariatric support group meetings allow you to learn from a keynote speaker and receive encouragement in your weight loss journey. The virtual support group is hosted by Medical City Dallas. To register for the virtual bariatric support group, please email Sam Millican or call (469) 370-2681.

Medically managed weight loss program

We also offer non-surgical alternatives for individuals who want to lose weight but don't qualify for, or opt not to have, bariatric surgery. Our medically managed weight loss program includes the following:

Medical counseling
Personalized and evidence-based nutrition guidance from a registered dietitian
Individualized weight loss and therapeutic exercise plan
Physical therapy
Medication therapy
Lifestyle modifications

Scheduling your bariatric surgery

We accept both physician referrals and self-referrals for bariatric surgery. Prior to the procedure, we highly encourage you to participate in our bariatric educational seminar, either online or in person. To learn more, please call (469) 370-2681.

Once you've attended an educational seminar, we will make an appointment with you for an initial consultation. During the initial consultation, you will meet with our team to discuss your surgery options and insurance requirements.