Weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is performed on patients with obesity. There are several types of bariatric procedures, but all focus on making modifications to the digestive system with the goal of significant weight loss.
Advanced bariatric surgery
Our goal is to understand your personal needs and health background to ensure we create the safest surgical weight loss plan for you.
Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant in San Antonio is home to the Methodist Weight Loss Center. In this comprehensive surgical weight loss program, you can access individualized care plans that help you navigate your weight loss journey.
About our program
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About our program
At Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, we are focused on upholding the highest standard of care with personalized treatment plans. Our Methodist Weight Loss Center is designated as American Society for Metabolic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence®.
Metabolic and bariatric surgery accreditation
As a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), our skilled bariatric surgeons and weight loss teams in San Antonio provide comprehensive care and support throughout your weight loss journey.
Common medical conditions paired with morbid obesity we treat:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Obstructive sleep apnea, breathing failure
- Degeneration of weight-bearing joints in hips, knees, ankles and feet
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Sleep apnea
Weight loss surgery services we offer:
Our weight loss surgeons provide excellent and compassionate care for patients offering a variety of bariatric surgery options to ensure the best option for each patient.
Surgical Options:
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Adjustable gastric band surgeries
- Duodenal Switch
- Intestinal pylorus-sparing (SIPS)
- Minimally invasive procedures
- Robotic- assisted bariatric surgery
Minimally invasive procedures
Robot-assisted bariatric surgery is a minimally invasive method that results in improved accuracy and shorter recovery time. Using this method, our surgeons will make a small incision and insert a camera. The 3D view allows the surgeon to make precise micro-movements to complete the surgery. This method causes less scarring and lowers the chance of infection.
Weight loss patient journeys
At Methodist Weight Loss Centers, we understand that every patient is unique and each journey is different.
"A big reason why I gained the weight was because of emotional eating."
Before having weight loss surgery, Adrienne battled weight gain due to emotional eating. Hear her story and visit methodistweightlosscenter.com to find out more about your options for bariatric surgery.
Our Treatments & Services
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Bariatric seminars
Our Bariatric seminars are designed to help you learn more about how you can lose weight safely.Our seminars are held quarterly from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Support groups
Our free bariatric support group gives individuals a safe place to receive encouragement and establish resources for their weight loss journey.
Our support group meets every second Wednesday of the month from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
Additional educational opportunities
To speak to a weight loss specialist about the right next step for you or to joint one of our seminars or support groups, call us today at (210) 507-0957
Are you ready to start your weight loss journey?
Mickey Seger, MD, FASMBS, a metabolic and bariatric surgeon at Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant, discusses what the Methodist Weight Loss Centers have to offer for those interested in bariatric surgery.