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Gregory Barnes MD
3409 Worth St.
Dallas, TX 75246
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5801 Oakbend Trail
Fort Worth, TX 76132
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This Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator is a quick and accurate way of determining if you are the ideal weight for your height. Please fill out the fields below and you will receive an instantaneous, confidential result. The following chart indicates the average BMI rating:
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 25.0 Normal
25.0 – 30.0 Overweight
30.0 – 40.0 Obese
40 and Above Morbidly Obese
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Weight loss surgery can not only help you achieve a slimmer body and heightened self confidence, but also may save your life. By helping you to lose significant amounts of weight and control your diet, procedures such as gastric bypass surgery from our Arlington and Dallas / Fort Worth-area bariatric surgeon help resolve serious diseases and medical conditions associated with morbid obesity. If you’re interested in having weight loss surgery, consider Dr. Gregory Barnes. Dr. Barnes conducts comprehensive weight loss programs including pre-operative counseling and assessment, weight loss surgeries, and post-operative reviews and support to ensure patients achieve successful results.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures to combat morbid obesity. Patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher (typically those who are 80-100 pounds over the average body weight to height ratio) have lost weight and kept it off after undergoing this procedure. Benefits of gastric bypass weight loss surgery, available at our Dallas / Fort Worth and Tarrant County-area practice, include:
Another benefit of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is that the procedure is performed laparoscopically. The laparoscopic technique allows Dr. Gregory Barnes to make smaller incisions in the abdomen, leading to less visible scarring, and considerably shortens the recovery time compared with traditional surgical techniques. Most patients go home the
next day.
Gastric bypass surgery has helped thousands of patients lead healthier lives and enhance their appearance in the process. If you would like more information about our program for gastric bypass, including details on pre-operative Roux-en-Y gastric bypass preparations and the gastric bypass surgery recovery process, please contact our bariatric surgeon.
During surgery with the LAP-BAND® System, a small stomach pouch is created by attaching a band around the upper portion of the stomach, making it possible to adjust the size of the stomach pouch. The LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band can be tightened or released to allow for more, or less, food intake at one time. Other benefits of the procedure are listed below.
LAP-BAND® System surgery is one of the most innovative weight loss surgery procedures performed today. Dr. Gregory Barnes will explain all aspects of surgery with the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band, including any potential risks and what to expect during the recovery process, at your initial consultation.
Gastric sleeve surgery involves removing a significant portion of the stomach to curb the appetite and promote significantly less food intake. For patients who are super-obese, weighing 500 pounds or more, and do not qualify for procedures such as gastric bypass from our Dallas / Fort Worth and Arlington-area bariatric surgeon, gastric sleeve surgery can help them lose enough weight to ultimately undergo gastric bypass or LAP-BAND® System surgery. Gastric sleeve surgery is also beneficial because it:
Dr. Gregory Barnes will closely monitor progress after gastric sleeve surgery with regular check-ups and follow-up care.
Revision weight loss surgery for procedures such as LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, or other surgical weight loss treatments can address a variety of problems, complications, or adjustments that may present themselves after the initial operation. These include:
Revision surgery can also help patients who are dissatisfied with the weight they are losing after the initial surgery.
Providing patients all the tools to succeed with weight loss is of high importance to Dr. Gregory Barnes and is why he provides not only surgery, but also a comprehensive weight loss surgery treatment program. The program includes pre-operative assessment, weight loss treatment counseling, regular follow-up care and support groups to help you lose weight safely and effectively. Seminars from our bariatric surgeon address a variety of issues regarding morbid obesity. Dr. Barnes and his entire staff are committed to your success. The comprehensive treatment program is designed to help you through every step of the process. We are with you in the fight against morbid obesity. Together, we can help you achieve the health of body and mind you deserve.
To schedule a consultation for LAP-BAND® System surgery, gastric sleeve resection, gastric bypass surgery, or revision surgery at our Arlington and Dallas / Fort Worth-area facilities, please contact Dr. Gregory Barnes. With skill, precision, experience, and compassion, Dr. Barnes is an excellent choice for your weight loss needs.