Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss can be a struggle for some people, even with the help of diets and workout programs. When healthy lifestyle changes are not enough to reach or maintain your ideal weight, Nacogdoches Health Network offers bariatric surgery options through Nacogdoches Medical Partners and the Nacogdoches Weight Loss Center to help you achieve your health goals.
We focus on obesity as a chronic disease, which means our goal is to help you achieve a healthy weight and meet your lifestyle goals.
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Bariatric Surgery and Procedures
Learn about six types of weight loss procedures performed at Nacogdoches Medical Center. -
Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery vs. Weight Loss Medications
Learn more about your surgical and non-surgical weight loss treatment options, as well as different procedures and how to choose the best one for you. -
Meet Our Bariatric Surgeon
Reduce your health risks and waistline with Dr. Rodolfo J. Oviedo and the team at General and Bariatric Surgery Specialists.
Knowing how excess weight and obesity affect your overall health is essential to understanding the need for bariatric surgery. There is a difference between being overweight and being obese. Being overweight means having extra body weight from muscle, bone, fat, water or a combination of these, while obesity is having a high amount of excess body fat. Both conditions increase a person's risk of developing severe health outcomes that can lead to life-threatening results, such as:
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
- Gallstones
- Breathing problems
- Certain cancers
- Infertility
- Joint disease
- Sleep apnea
Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss or metabolic surgery, is an umbrella term for various procedures that limit the amount of food a person takes in or affects how a person digests food and absorbs nutrients. Bariatric surgery may benefit people with extreme obesity or who have serious health problems that keep them from safely losing weight.
Patients who undergo bariatric surgery may lose weight right after the procedure. However, it is essential for them to have regular medical check-ups and follow the recommended diet and exercise to help keep most of the weight off in the long term.
Are you a candidate for bariatric surgery? Take this free online health assessment and begin your journey to a healthy weight.
View our Comprehensive Guide to Weight Loss Surgery
Are You a Candidate?
Weight loss surgery is recommended for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 35, regardless of presence, absence, or severity of co-morbidities. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding with the Lap Band® is also FDA-approved for weight loss surgery in people with a BMI of 30 to 35 who have at least one obesity-related condition. Weight loss surgery is considered safe, but like many types of surgery, it does have risks. Consult with your physician about the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery. These testimonials reflect results achieved by these patients. As each case must be independently evaluated and managed, actual weight loss will vary.