Contact our LAP-BAND® System Surgeon, serving Arlington, Texas and the Dallas / Fort Worth area, for more information.
Dallas:
13601 Preston Road Suite 415-W
Dallas, TX 75240
(214) 506-2660
Fort Worth:
1106 Alston Avenue
Ft Worth, TX 76104
(817) 506-4360
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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LAP-BAND® System surgery is a treatment alternative for patients suffering from morbid obesity. This innovative and minimally-invasive method uses laparoscopic techniques to constrict the stomach and limit the amount of food eaten, resulting in 60 % excess weight loss when combined with appropriate diet and lifestyle modifications. Experienced in the LAP-BAND® procedure, Dr. Barnes is a bariatric surgeon who provides individuals in the Dallas / Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas areas with high-quality bariatric solutions at his state-of-the-art Tarrant County practice. His advanced treatments, combined with a comprehensive weight loss program that includes counseling and educational seminars, transform the lives of many patients, as can be seen in our photo gallery.
Weight loss is the most evident benefit of LAP-BAND® System surgery. After the LAP-BAND® procedure, performed by our experienced surgeon, patients at our Dallas / Forth Worth and Arlington, Texas-area practice achieve a slow and steady loss of one to two pounds per week, often up to about 60% of excess weight over the first two years. Although weight loss does not occur as quickly with the LAP-BAND® System as compared to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, lap band surgery is a good choice for patients with less weight to lose and without life-threatening co-morbid conditions. .
Successful weight loss is dependent on the patient's willingness to make the necessary lifestyle changes, including diet modification and exercise.. Because the lap band will need to be adjusted, it is important that individuals keep all follow-up appointments to have their LAP-BAND® Gastric Band adjusted regularly by our Tarrant County surgeon in the DFW area. Appropriate follow-up care, along with the patient’s best efforts, will maximize the opportunity for optimal results.
The LAP-BAND® System, performed by Dr. Gregory Barnes, can be a big jump start toward a healthier life. It is up to the patient, however, to make the necessary changes to promote a positive outcome. The LAP-BAND® System allows for more flexibility in diet than gastric bypass surgery, making the particular diet and lifestyle choices made by the patient critical to weight loss success.
Because the stomach can hold less food after surgery than before, patients must limit the amount and type of foods eaten. Some foods that were tolerated before surgery, such as those rich in carbohydrates, may now cause pain or discomfort. Because of this, patients should strictly adhere to the dietary guidelines given to them by Dr. Barnes or the dieticians he recommends. These guidelines include:
These are only a few of the diet and lifestyle changes that must be made to ensure the most successful surgical results. For more information about necessary lifestyle changes recommended after LAP-BAND® System surgery by our surgeon and nutrition staff, please visit our frequently asked questions section.
LAP-BAND® surgery is a serious operation that involves significant lifestyle change. Patients are encouraged to enlist the help and support of their family members, friends, and even professionals to help them cope with all the changes. As part of the weight loss program, patients have the opportunity to take advantage of psychological counseling to help with behavior modification and general adjustment after the procedure. Studies show that bariatric patients who participate in support programs benefit from a more successful and positive surgical outcome than those who do not. Please contact Dr. Barnes to learn more about our counseling program.
At the office of Gregory Barnes, MD, we pride ourselves in offering effective bariatric procedures to help individuals with morbid obesity lose weight and live healthier lives. To schedule an initial consultation for the LAP-BAND® System procedure with our experienced surgeon, please contact our Tarrant County practice, serving the Dallas / Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas areas. We offer a variety of financing options to help fund your life-changing procedure.