Gastric Bypass Surgery Lubbock, TX | West Texas Bariatrics

Q: What is the cost of gastric bypass surgery?

Gastric bypass surgery cost can vary depending on a multitude of factors such as insurance and the location of the procedure. Our prices at West Texas Bariatric are standardized, however you’ll need to contact us over the phone or through an appointment in order to get an accurate quote. We’ll be able to give you an accurate estimate of gastric bypass surgery.

Q: How much do you have to weigh to get gastric bypass?

There is no recommended weight, however gastric bypass is recommended for patients with a BMI above 40, or for patients with a BMI above 35 that are currently suffering from obesity-related complications. Patients with a BMI below 35 are not recommended for gastric bypass surgery.

Q: How quickly can I get bariatric surgery?

If you want gastric bypass surgery in Lubbock, and you want to get it from West Texas Bariatric, you will want to call us and ask what our wait times are. They vary greatly depending on a wide array of factors. To get a sure answer, call us and ask how long our surgery wait times are.

Q: Does insurance cover gastric bypass?

Yes, many insurance providers will pay for gastric bypass surgery. You will want to check with your insurance provider to make sure that gastric bypass surgery is covered under your current scheme. We have a list of insurance providers that we work with at West Texas Bariatric in Lubbock; call us to find out if your insurance provider is on our list.

Q: How long does it take to lose weight after gastric bypass?

Weight loss starts immediately after surgery. Some patients will be asked to lose weight before the surgery by going on a liquid fast. Total weight loss generally plateaus at different points, with most of the weight gone within 12 months of the surgery. Most patients can expect to lose about 50% of their excess weight with gastric bypass.

Q: Can you gain the weight back after gastric bypass surgery?

Although it is possible to regain weight after gastric bypass, it doesn’t happen quickly. Patients who regain all the weight usually fall back into old eating patterns, continuously eating more and more every day as it becomes more comfortable to consume food. To prevent weight gain after gastric bypass, stick with a low-calorie healthy diet of whole foods.

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Gastric Bypass Surgery In Lubbock, Tx

Our physicians are experts in their fields. They give trusted advice on all of your weight loss needs before deciding on what surgery fits your specific needs and will answer any questions or concerns you have before you commit to a particular weight loss plan. Please review the information provided below and if you are interested in learning more, check the links below to sign up for a seminars explaining bariatric surgery and the lifestyle changes involved.

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GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY

Is Gastric Bypass Right For You?

The gastric bypass surgery is the oldest form of bariatric surgery and has the record of successful weight loss and permanent weight change in patients. We perform gastric bypass surgery in Lubbock, TX which has very few complications compare to other more invasive open surgery options.

Laparoscopic gastric bypass allows for weight loss by, restricting food, absorption of calories, hunger suppression, and the overall feeling of being full. It does this by making a small pouch, the size of a large walnut where food will pass through and excluding a more substantial portion of the stomach. By redirecting portion of the stomach to the rest of the small intestine, you will eat less food and keep the part that is no longer being used.

For Lasting Change

In this operation, no organs are removed, no foreign implants are placed, and only small incisions are made, so it requires less recovery time than other options. It will require an overnight stay in the hospital. There will be significant diet changes as well as restrictions to assure that the weight loss and recovery go as planned. Along with doing a gastric bypass surgery in Lubbock, TX we also encourage our patients to stick and follow the bariatric diet guidelines and exercise guidelines as instructed by our weight loss program. After gastric bypass, you will need to start taking a bariatric multi-vitamin and to saferguard an adequate nutrition and optimal health. West Texas Bariatrics asked that patients come into see the surgeon on a routine basis to oversee and evaluate your health.

Along with gastric sleeve bypass surgery in Lubbock, TX, we also offer gastric sleeve, lap-band & orbera balloon surgery. So Call us at 806 771 2222 to book an appointment with our expert physicians to check what surgery fits your specific needs

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Our free seminars are designed to meet any concerns you have and give accurate information into what you can expect from each type of bariatric surgery. This time is created for you to bring any questions you have for our physician to answer.