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The Weight Loss Surgery Center at DeTar Healthcare System

The Weight Loss Surgery Center at DeTar Healthcare System is designed to help people improve their health and quality of life by using surgical intervention for weight reduction. Although bariatric surgery has shown to be an effective tool in weight loss, it's important for patients to remember that the surgery is only a tool. A successful outcome is dependent on a patient's commitment to long-term lifestyle change.

The program uses a multidisciplinary approach, including consultations and classes with a nurse, dietitians and physical therapists to help patients to achieve their long-term goals. Surgeries at The Weight Loss Surgery Center are performed by Dr. Craig Chang. Learn more about Dr. Chang and his experience.

For more information about the Weight Loss Surgery Center at DeTar Healthcare System, contact us or call 361-788-6095.

Why Bariatric Weight Loss?

An estimated 97 million adults in the United States are overweight or obese, a condition that substantially raises the risk of serious illness from hypertension, high blood cholesterol levels, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, respiratory problems, as well as breast, colon, endometrial and prostate cancers. Higher body weights are also associated with an increase in early death. As the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States, obesity is a major public health challenge.

Recently, CBS News' "60 Minutes" highlighted Bariatric Surgery and its amazing affect on a variety of health issues. Check out the following:

• The Bypass Effect
• Experts on the Gastric Band

Gather information on weight loss surgery by researching credible sources, talking with our team members and attending support groups. By developing your own knowledge base about this treatment, you will be empowered to reach your goal of long-term weight loss.

Find out more in our Health Resources section.

For more information about the Weight Loss Surgery Center at DeTar Healthcare System, contact us or call 361-788-6095.

You’ve tried to lose weight. You’ve struggled with one fad diet after another. You may have even taken pills to control your appetite or increase your metabolism. Despite everything you’ve tried, you still find excess weight draining you of energy, hurting your social life and negatively impacting your health and well-being.

It may be worse than you realize. If you're 100 pounds or more overweight, you're putting your life at risk. Studies show that extreme obesity can lead to hypertension, diabetes, degenerative arthritis, back pain, sleep apnea and heart failure. According to the American College of Surgeons, “Diseases associated with morbid obesity markedly reduce the odds of attaining an average life span and raise annual mortality tenfold or more.”

Recently, CBS News' "60 Minutes" highlighted Bariatric Surgery and its amazing affect on a variety of health issues. Check out the following:

• The Bypass Effect
• Experts on the Gastric Band

DeTar Healthcare System is committed to its mission of providing quality healthcare to the community we serve, and our Weight Loss Surgery Program is an extension of that commitment.

The Weight Loss Surgery Center at DeTar Healthcare System is designed to assist you in improving your health and quality of life by using surgical intervention for weight reduction. Our team is committed to leading you through a journey that can change your life. We'll assist you in identifying problem areas and then work with you to develop solutions to overcome them.