Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery Blog

Is Bariatric Surgery Worth It? Compare the Cost to These Benefits

People considering weight loss surgery may wonder if the cost is worth it. Doctors at the Texas Center for Bariatrics and Advanced Surgery discuss the…

Posted by Allan Joseph Cribbins on Feb 12, 2024

Please don’t call this weight loss surgery!

I often find myself correcting other medical professionals who refer to the surgery that we perform as “weight loss surgery.”.  We do not perform weight…

Posted by Edmund B. Chen on Jan 05, 2024

Bariatric Surgery vs. Ozempic & Semaglutide Drugs: Which Is Better?

Surgeons at the Texas Center for Bariatrics and Advanced Surgery help patients consider the effects of bariatric surgery vs. Ozempic and which is better. To…

Posted by Allan Joseph Cribbins on Nov 01, 2023

Sleeve Gastrectomy Can Improve Symptoms of Acid Reflux

Did you know that a sleeve gastrectomy can improve symptoms of acid reflux?

Posted by Edmund B. Chen on Aug 16, 2023

Weight Loss Timeline After Bariatric Surgery: What You Should Know

Individuals considering treatment at the Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery should know the typical weight loss timeline after bariatric surgery. Learn more about…

Posted by Allan Joseph Cribbins on Aug 02, 2023

Revision Options after Gastric Bypass/RYGB

Did you know that surgical revision after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)is possible?  While many know that there are numerous surgical revisional options after sleeve gastrectomy,…

Posted by Edmund B. Chen on Jul 18, 2023

What is Weight Bias?

Weight bias is the stigma surrounding weight. It is a huge problem in our society and is a form of discrimination. As bariatric surgeons, we team…

Posted by Edmund B. Chen on Jun 16, 2023

Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents

Per the most recent American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) guidelines, bariatric surgery is “a proven, effective treatment for severe obesity disease in…

Posted by Edmund B. Chen on Jun 01, 2023

Revision options after sleeve gastrectomy – RYGB (Part 3 of 3)

Revision of a sleeve gastrectomy to a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a great option.  In this operation, a small gastric pouch is created from the original…

Posted by Edmund B. Chen on May 23, 2023

Gastric Sleeve Risks

Doctors at the Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery discuss the risks of gastric sleeve surgery and offer tips to minimize the risk of…

Posted by Allan Joseph Cribbins on May 22, 2023

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Texas Center for
Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery

Our highly skilled and experienced board-certified surgeons specialize in ultra-minimally invasive general and bariatric surgery. They are affiliated with a number of national associations, including the:

  • American Board of Surgery
  • American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS)
  • Fellow American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS)

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