If you have had difficulty maintaining a healthy weight and other weight management programs have not worked, you may be considering. Bariatric
surgery. Procedures such as the LAP BAND and Gastric Bypass, along with a commitment to healthy eating and a regular exercise
program, can result in substantial, long-term weight loss and improvement
in your health, energy, mobility and quality of life.
“I made the decision to change my life and my behavior for
myself and my family. I chose to have the Lap Band surgery and I chose
Dr. Hamn and Dr. Cribbins to be my surgeons.”
“I was so unhappy about the way I looked and felt and, at 430+lbs., I knew
that I was just minutes away from a heart attack or a stroke. It was Dr. Hamn who introduced me to the Lap Band procedure that saved my life."
Has your life changed thanks to Drs. Hamn and Cribbins at the Texas Center for Obesity Surgery? We want to hear your success story with LAP-BAND surgery, gastric bypass or another bariatric procedure! Tell us how your health has improved, how your life has changed, or any other benefits you have realized from having weight loss surgery.
Morbid obesity is a medical condition that occurs when body weight exceeds healthy limits and produces life-limiting problems. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recognizes that morbid obesity is a major health concern affecting millions of Americans and the second leading preventable cause of death. Morbid obesity can lead to health problems such as sleep apnea, lung disorders, diabetes, bladder stress incontinence, heartburn, hernias, arthritis, spine problems, heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, cancer, and many others. In addition, medical conditions are more difficult to treat and the risk of dying from emergency situations is higher in those who are obese. When other methods of weight management are unsuccessful, it may be time to consider weight loss
surgery options.
There are several criteria that must be met before a person can for LAP BAND surgery or Gastric Bypass surgery. During your initial consultation, your doctor will discuss the following topics with you to determine your candidacy for bariatric surgery:
