What Makes Us The Best
- We have patients from all over the country coming to us.
- Our excess weightloss beats the national average.
- We have the only true Aftercare program.
- Our patients are like family and we treat you as we would our own and not just a number.
Health Benefits
LAP-BAND®
Table 1: Effects of Adjustable Gastric Banding on Obesity-Related Conditions
| Health Problem (Comorbidity) | % of Gastric Band Patients |
| Type 2 Diabetes Resolved | 47.8% |
| High Blood Pressure Resolved | 43.2% |
| High Cholesterol Improved | 78.3% |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea Resolved | 94.6% |
| Acid Refulx/GERD Resovled | 32.3% |
Gastric Sleeve
Table 2: Health Improvements After Sleeve Gastrectomy
A clinical study on sleeve gastrectomy showed the following health benefits.
| Health Problem (Comorbidity) | Results After Sleeve Gastrectomy | |
| Resolved | Improved | |
| Type 2 Diabetes | 56% | 37% |
| High Blood Pressure | 49% | 29% |
| High Cholesterol | 43% | 38% |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea | 60% | 33% |
Gastric Bypass
Table 3: Health Improvements After Gastric Bypass
A clinical study on sleeve gastrectomy showed the following health benefits.
- As a result of gastric bypass, patients typically lose 61.6% of excess weight in the first year following surgery.
- At least two-thirds of patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery are able to keep off at least 50% of their excess weight for 10 years or longer.
| Health Problem (Comorbidity) | Result After Gastric Bypass Surgery |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Resolved† in 83.7% of patients. In fact, in some gastric bypass cases, resolution of type 2 diabetes occurred within days of the surgery. |
| High Blood Pressure | Resolved in 67.5% of patients |
| High Cholesterol | Improved†† in 94.9% of patients |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Resolved in 80.4% of patients |
| Acid Reflux/GERD | Resolved in 98% of patients |
| Depression | Improved in 47% of patients |
| Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain | Resolved in 41% of patients |
| Stress Urinary Incontinence | Resolved in 44% of patients |
| Menstrual Dysfunction Due to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome | Resolved in 100% of patients |
| Ovulation and Fertility Restored | Restored in 100% of patients |
† In medical terminology, "resolved" is defined as removing all known symptoms and signs of the condition or disease.
†† In medical terminology, "improved" is defined as reducing the known symptoms and signs of the condition or disease.
Weight loss surgery cost savings over time
A recent study shows that bariatric surgery pays for itself in about 2 years. One important reason is that weight loss surgery may help to improve or resolve conditions associated with obesity, such as type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol, so patients save money on related prescription drugs, doctor visits, and hospital visits. In fact, monthly savings associated with laparoscopic bariatric surgery were shown to reach more than $900 as early as 13 months following surgery.
About Obesity
Obesity Causes, Complications, and Treatment
Obesity is one of the most serious issues a person could possibly face for a variety of reasons. The social, psychological, and economic effects of morbid obesity are real and can be devastating. Moreover, obesity increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and early death. Surgical weight loss procedures with My Bariatric Solutions can help you change your life for the better.
Life After Surgery
After Weight Loss Surgery in the North Texas / Fort Worth-area – What to Expect
It's imperative that patients maintain a healthy lifestyle after undergoing weight loss surgery. Patients must adopt a sensible diet and exercise plan and meet with the doctor regularly after surgery in order to enjoy optimal weight loss results. The team at My Bariatric Solutions has created a comprehensive handbook for weight loss surgery patients that includes a timetable for follow-up visits to help monitor their progress.
