Weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is performed on patients with obesity. There are several types of bariatric procedures, but all focus on making modifications to the digestive system with the goal of significant weight loss.
Expert bariatric surgery in McKinney, Texas
At the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute at Medical City McKinney, we create tailored weight-loss plans to help you meet your specific weight loss goals.
We know losing a significant amount of weight can be a challenge. The bariatric team is here to provide compassionate care and help you succeed with advanced surgery and educational resources.
Bariatric surgery at Medical City McKinney
Are you a candidate for bariatric surgery?
Before you undergo bariatric surgery, we must first determine that you are a bariatric surgery candidate. Candidates for bariatric surgery must have either a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater or a BMI of 35 or greater and one of the following health conditions:
- Type II diabetes
- Hypertension
- Gastrointestinal disorder
- Heart disease
- Sleep apnea
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Lipid abnormalities
Types of bariatric surgery we offer
We offer bariatric surgery candidates a wide range of weight loss surgery options, including:
- Gastric sleeve
- Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y)
- Lap band care
- Surgical revisions
Non-surgical weight loss services
We also offer non-surgical solutions to help you reach your weight loss goals, such as:
- Medically managed weight loss program — We provide you with resources to help you lose weight through dietary and behavioral changes.
- Gastric balloon — This non-surgical procedure involves inserting two balloons into your stomach and filling them with a saline solution. The balloons take up room in your stomach, helping you lose weight by curbing your appetite.
Bariatric seminar
If you are interested in bariatric surgery and would like to learn more about the surgical options we provide as well as bariatric surgery in general, we invite you to participate in our bariatric seminar.
This free class is held every other Monday at 2:00pm in the main hospital building. You will learn about the different weight surgical options and how to prepare for the procedure.
Online bariatric seminar
To help you prepare for your bariatric procedure, we've also created a series of videos for what to expect before and after bariatric surgery. We cover topics such as bariatric surgery candidacy, insurance coverage and how to prepare for your procedure.
What to expect after bariatric surgery?
Jeff Henke, MD, a bariatric surgeon on staff at Medical City McKinney, explains what patients can expect following surgery.