Has your primary care physician suggested that you consider weight loss surgery (also called bariatric surgery)? Because of the many negative health consequences that are related to obesity (e.g., high blood pressure and diabetic problems), many more patients and physicians are discussing such procedures as Lap Band® surgery and gastric bypass surgery. Although two other weight loss surgeries are available for patients who have a BMI above 40 (i.e., vertical banded gastroplasty and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch), bypass surgery and gastric banding are the most common forms of obesity help used for patients. Ask your search if the gastric band or gastric bypass is your best option.

Major medical facilities in Dallas and the northeastern Texas area include the UT Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Health and Hospital System, and the Baylor Health Care System with a number of other also an option for weight loss surgery. These quality institutions offer a good reason to consider having weight loss surgery in Dallas, Texas.

There are so many things to see and do in Dallas that it might be worthwhile to budget time before your weight loss surgery for sightseeing, shopping, dining, entertainment, and sporting events. For example, attend a Dallas Cowboys home game if you like baseball and seek out one of the many Dallas-area golf courses if you are a golfer. Other activities in Dallas, TX include the Dallas World Aquarium, the Museum of Natural History, City Hall, Heritage Village at Old City Park, Southfork Ranch, and Pegasus Plaza.