Weight Loss Surgery for Adults & Adolescents Ultra Minimally Invasive Da Vinci Xi Procedures
Bariatric surgery is the most effective and long-lasting treatment for being overweight and provides exciting life-changing results. Patients lose as much as 80% of excess weight in the first 6 months after surgery and 90% of excess weight as early as 12 months after surgery.
When BMI is greater than 35, the chances of reaching a normal weight for a lasting period of time is less than 1%. Overweight people become resistant to weight loss due to Leptin and other hormones. Metabolic surgery/bariatric surgery resets hormones and makes long-term weight loss possible.
Patients qualify for bariatric surgery with a BMI of 27
We accept patients ages 15-80 years old
- Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve/VSG)
- Gastric Bypass (RNY/ Roux-en-Y)
- Omega-Loop Gastric Bypass
- Mini Gastric Bypass
- Duodenal Switch (DS)
- Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch (SIPS)
- Duodenal Loop (L-DS)
- LAP-BAND
- Bariatric Revision Surgery
- Convert LAP-BAND to Sleeve, Bypass, or SADI-s
- Convert Sleeve to Bypass
- Revision of Sleeve to Sleeve
- SADI-S surgery a.k.a Sleeve Enhancement
Benefits of Bariatric Surgery Long-Lasting, Life Changing Results
- Resolve Type 2 Diabetes
- Lower Blood Pressure
- Lower Cholesterol
- Joint Pain Relief
- Increased Energy
- Higher Sex Drive & Better Sex Life
- Improved Cardiovascular Health
- Remission of Certain Types of Cancers
- Relief From Depression
- Higher Quality of Life
- Eliminate Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Improve Fertility
- Resolved Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Alleviate Fatty Liver Disease
- Boosted Self Esteem & Confidence
- Greater Mobility
- Extended Life Span
- Reduction of Migraines
Better Bariatric Surgery and better patient results
Dr Cribbins and his staff are amazing! I cannot say enough about this office. I would recommend anyone needing surgery check them out. I have never had a bad experience with any of the staff. Dr Cribbins has the BEST bedside manner than any doctor I have ever had.
View on GoogleI had a fantastic experience with Dr. Cribbins! He is warm and very personable. He takes time to answer all of your questions and concerns thoughtfully. Barbara, his medical assistant, is very helpful. Returning all of my phone calls and providing follow up to me promptly and professionally. His entire staff is spectacular!! You will be treated like an individual here and not just another patient. You won’t fall through the cracks or be forgotten here. Highly recommend!
View on GoogleAdult & Adolescent Qualification for Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
Body mass index (BMI) is a height to weight ratio method used in diagnosing a healthy weight versus overweight. Our doctors' factor BMI when determining whether surgery is appropriate for a patient.
We often hear that many people think that they are too old or don't weigh enough to qualify for weight loss surgery.
If you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 27 or greater, you DO qualify for weight loss surgery.
We also do not put limits on age. Our patients are between 15-80 years of age. EVERYONE deserves a long life at a healthy weight and that is exactly the tool weight loss surgery delivers. We are supportive and compassionate surgeons who do not judge. We simply find long-lasting weight loss solutions that work.
Body Mass Index of 27 or greater
A BMI of 27 or greater makes people candidates for weight loss surgery.
Body Mass Index of 35-39.9
A BMI of 35-39.9 with one or more obesity related condition makes you a great candidate for weight loss surgery. Obesity related medical conditions are often referred to as comorbid, which refers to the condition of two disorders or diseases coexisting at once.
Body Mass Index of 40 or greater
A BMI of 40 or greater makes you a candidate for weight loss surgery on this basis alone.
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Are You a Candidate For Weight Loss Surgery?
If you face a weight problem, you are not alone 40% of Texans are overweight. Obesity is a national epidemic that contributes to many other health problems, increased medical expenses, and a lower quality of life. Weight loss surgery can combat obesity and change your life!
Bariatric patients lose as much as 60% of excess weight 6 months after surgery, and 90% of excess weight as early as 12 months after surgery.
If you are asking yourself, “Am I A Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?” Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery in Plano, Texas will partner with you in determining which of our weight loss services is right for you.
Body mass index (BMI) is a weight and height calculation used to qualify patients for surgery. People with a BMI of 27 or greater qualify for surgery. Texas Center also believes that everyone deserves a healthy weight and does not put limits on age, our average patient is between 15-80 years of age.
Dr. Cribbins and Dr. Chen asses each patient on an individual basis when determining if they qualify for weight loss surgery and which weight loss procedure is best for the health of the patient. If you qualify for bariatric surgery, also referred to as weight loss surgery, the health benefits can be life-changing and lifesaving especially if diet and exercise have not brought you success.
In addition to improvements in health and longevity, many patients experience an increase in quality of life after bariatric surgery. The healthy benefits of weight loss are many, including:
- Increased physical functions such as mobility
- Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
- Better sleep
- Boosted self-esteem benefiting
- Improved sexual function & higher sex drive
- Reduction in unemployment and disability
- A significant reduction in depression and anxiety
- Lower blood pressure
- Lower cholesterol
- Decreased risk for stroke
- Longer life
- Decrease for certain types of cancers
Many factors are evaluated to determine the best weight loss procedure for you. We may also be able to follow your procedure with post-weight loss plastic surgery for smoother skin. If you’ve decided you are ready to take the step towards a reliable and long-lasting weight loss solution, then weight loss surgery is for you.