Weight loss surgery candidates can be evaluated by our Dallas / Fort Worth-area bariatric surgeon. Please contact Dr. Gregory Barnes to schedule a consultation.
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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If you are considered morbidly obese and would like to start living healthier and looking slimmer, you may qualify for surgical procedures. Weight loss surgery candidates in the Dallas / Fort Worth and Tarrant County area can visit Dr. Gregory Barnes for an evaluation to determine whether they qualify for surgical procedures designed to help them lose significant amounts of weight and keep it off. The following information will give prospective patients an idea of what qualifies them for obesity surgery.
While obesity surgery is an effective way of losing large amounts of weight, it is not intended as a method of weight loss for individuals who are slightly overweight. Listed below are a few of the qualifications one must meet to be considered an appropriate candidate for weight loss surgery.
If you think you may qualify for surgical treatment for morbid obesity, please contact our weight loss surgeon for a consultation.
Consistent with current standards of practice, Dr. Gregory Barnes considers your body mass index (BMI) as a part of his evaluation of weight loss surgery candidates at Dallas / Fort Worth and Arlington-area facilities. Please fill in the appropriate fields and consult the accompanying chart for an explanation of the BMI results.
If the results indicate you are morbidly obese, you may qualify for weight loss surgery. Contact Dr. Gregory Barnes for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
As a prospective candidate for weight loss surgery, Dr. Barnes will require that you undergo a nutrition and psychological exam. A psychological evaluation is also required by many insurance companies. This routine review is performed to rule out severe emotional difficulties and determine whether you understand the lifestyle changes involved with weight loss surgery. Problems like depression, anxiety and binge eating are very common among weight loss surgery patients and, in most cases, do not affect your access to surgery. Rather, you will be offered recommendations to address any identified problems to help you achieve the greatest possible success. Our weight loss treatment nutrition and psychological counseling program is designed to ensure you have the greatest chance of success with weight loss surgery.
Weight loss surgery candidates in the Dallas / Fort Worth area, including Arlington and Tarrant County, can meet with our bariatric surgeon to discuss the best treatment for their needs. If you would like to schedule a consultation to determine your candidacy for weight loss surgery and learn more about procedures designed to help you live healthier and feel better, please contact our weight loss surgeon today.