Safety is #1

The Alexander Center for Obesity Surgery
is comprised of a program that provides comprehensive coverage of surgery for obesity. The core of this program from inception has been safety, safety, safety!

New Patient Information

Am I a candidate for bariatric surgery?

Bariatric surgery is a personal decision that only you can make. Generally, bariatric surgery is recommended for patients who have unsuccessfully tried diets, exercise and nutritional counseling — and who are committed to making lifestyle changes.

Certain health conditions, however, may qualify you as a bariatric surgery candidate.

Have a body mass index (BMI) of more than 40. Men and women who are more than 100 pounds overweight.
Have a BMI of 35-40 with an obesity-related condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease or sleep apnea.
Can’t achieve sustained weight loss with only diet and exercise.
Are committed to lifestyle changes in diet, exercise and behavior.
Are committed to lifelong follow-up medical care.

Health Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Alexander has successfully and safely performed many surgeries. Bariatric procedures are considered major surgery, and you must consider the risks and long-term health benefits.

Bariatric surgery may help you reduce or eliminate some diseases such as:

Table: Health Improvements After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Health Problem (Comorbidity)	Result After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Type 2 Diabetes	Resolved^† in 83.7% of patients.
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

^† 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.

To read more about the benefits of weight-loss surgery, visit the Weight-control Information Network (WIN) website, a national information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is the Federal Government’s lead agency responsible for biomedical research on nutrition and obesity.

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Serving Dallas / Fort Worth, the Alexander Center for Obesity Surgery is among the area's most effective bariatric surgery practices. Our unique approach to weight loss helps our patients succeed in transforming their bodies and their lives.

8 Medical Parkway, Plaza 2, Suite 310 Dallas, TX 75234 | Phone: (972) 247-7767 | Fax: (972) 247-6268
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