The Bridges Center for Surgical Weight Loss
Our experienced, board-certified surgeon specializes in the surgical treatment of clinically obese patients. Three types of procedures are offered: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, the adjustable gastric band, and sleeve gastrectomy. The Bridges Center also offers a non-surgical revision to gastric bypass called the StomaphyX™. The Bridges Center is contracted with most commercial insurance plans.

Candidacy for weight loss surgery is determined by criteria published by the National Institutes of Health, and is based on Body Mass Index (BMI). Body Mass Index is a measure of weight and height. This measure is used to determine if a person is under weight, at a healthy weight, over-weight, or obese. Surgical candidates have a BMI of 40 or more, or a BMI of 35 to 39.9 with one or more co-morbidities. A BMI of 35-40 is typically equivalent to 80-100 pounds of extra weight.

If you are at least 100 pounds overweight or are facing health risks due to obesity, call toll free at 1-888-870-9474 or locally at (210) 932-9474 or visit www.bridgestx.com for information or to register for a free introductory seminar.

The Bridges Center for Surgical Weight Loss goes far beyond the weight loss surgery procedure by providing a life-changing program that includes nutritional and exercise guidance, monthly support groups, coordination of counseling services, and long-term follow-up. The patients at the Bridges Center experience a team approach to their weight loss surgery in order to maximize long-term outcome. The weight loss surgery team consists of a bariatric coordinator, diet and exercise counselor, medical assistant, insurance coordinator, and a weight loss surgeon.

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da Vinci Gastric Bypass
If your doctor recommends surgery to control your weight, you may be a candidate for da Vinci Gastric Bypass, potentially the most effective, least invasive option for weight loss surgery. da Vinci Gastric Bypass allows surgeons to provide the gold standard treatment1, using only a few small incisions.

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