For more information about morbid obesity treatment from our
Dallas / Fort Worth weight loss surgeon, please contact
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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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Obesity is one of the greatest health threats in America today. Being more than 80 to 100 pounds overweight puts you at greater risk for diseases and conditions that can lead to severe disability, and even death. Individuals who suffer from morbid obesity in the Dallas / Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Texas area can trust Dr. Gregory Barnes to help them fight the disease. Our bariatric surgeon offers a number of effective surgical procedures that can go a long way in preventing serious health problems.
Morbidly obese individuals are classified as those who weigh twice what is considered the healthy body weight for their height. For those individuals, the odds of early death are dramatically increased; the chances of dying from a heart attack or diabetes are also dramatically increased. Morbid obesity also leads to or exacerbates a number of problems that can have a devastating impact. These include:
These are just some of the physical complications that are brought on or made worse by morbid obesity. At our Dallas / Fort Worth and Tarrant County-area facility, Dr. Gregory Barnes will work with weight loss surgery candidates to come up with a comprehensive surgical treatment plan.
Please contact our bariatric surgeon to schedule a consultation.
Morbid obesity not only damages the body, but also can damage the spirit. Some psychological ramifications of obesity can include:
Many negative consequences of obesity that can affect emotional well being. Many morbidly obese people can feel ostracized or misunderstood by various members of society, leading to depression and feelings of rejection. There have also been cases of people losing jobs and being discriminated against in restaurants and other social venues. It's important for individuals to understand that obesity is a disease, and that there is hope in fighting it.
At our morbid obesity treatment facility in the Dallas / Fort Worth region, Dr. Gregory Barnes offers effective, safe surgical solutions to help you lose large amounts of weight and keep it off. With procedures such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, and surgery with the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System, Dr. Barnes can start you on the road to better health and help you develop a more positive outlook on life. Our surgical programs are comprehensive, meaning we will help you make the dietary and behavioral transition necessary after surgery and will monitor your progress to make sure you are receiving the maximum benefit. Dr. Gregory Barnes will be at your side throughout this exciting journey.
For more information about morbid obesity treatment at our Tarrant County, Dallas / Fort Worth, and Arlington-area facilities, please contact our bariatric surgeon. The fight against obesity can be won with the skilled and effective care offered by Gregory Barnes, MD - Specializing in Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery.