Patients who feel they are fighting a losing battle with their weight can receive personalized guidance at the USMD Hospital at Arlington Bariatric Center. Improving their overall health and lifestyle is the goal for those with weight management issues, particularly when they are also dealing with diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea.
Adjustable Gastric Band
USMD Hospital at Arlington specializes in laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. During the procedure, surgeons usually use laparoscopic techniques (using small incisions and long-shafted instruments), to implant an inflatable silicone band into the patient's abdomen. The procedure is minimally invasive and highly effective. Read more...
Sleeve Gastrectomy
The vertical sleeve gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve) is a type of weight loss surgery where up to 85% of the stomach is removed through laparoscopic means so that the stomach takes the shape of a small tube or "sleeve." Weight loss is achieved because of the resulting restricted food intake. The removal of the majority of the stomach also results in the reduction of hormones produced within the stomach that stimulate hunger. Read more...
Weight Loss Surgery Testimonials
Many patients express a fear that they will not be successful at weight control following surgery. While some patients do have difficulty, frequently this can be overcome by returning to the basic nutritional and exercise plan discussed with you in preparation for surgery. Here below are several patients who have battled obesity and won through the use of bariatric surgery. Weight loss surgery, if advised by your physician, can give you a chance at improving your health too! Read more...
Weight Loss Seminars
USMD Hospital maintains a schedule of free, informative seminars to help patients understand the principles and requirements of weight-loss surgery. Attend one of their informative seminars to find out if procedures such as the adjustable gastric band or gastric sleeve are an option for you. A surgeon who performs the procedures presents each seminar and is available to answer questions. Schedule & Registration...
USMD Hospital at Arlington Bariatric Surgery Team
Come to the seminar and meet Dr. David Dyslin and Dr. Augustus Lyons, the world-class surgeons who head-up the USMD Hospital at Arlington bariatric surgery team. Our team of surgeons, nurses, and technicians always work together to provide you with extraordinary care.
The Bariatric Coordinator Kat Kreis RN, BSN helps the team to focus on meeting the needs of the patient. Kat is also a successful weight-loss surgery patient with an outstanding story. Come meet our team at the seminar and learn how you too can be an amazing success! Schedule & Registration...
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