Just as a butterfly emerges from its cocoon more beautiful than ever, our patients can experience a similar transformation by undergoing surgical weight loss treatment.
Founded in 2003 by Dr. David D. Kim, whose goal was to give the morbidly obese a chance to “live life again,” our practice quickly rose to prominence as a premier weight loss treatment center. We were one of the first bariatric surgery practice’s in Fort Worth, Texas, to have earned recognition as a Center of Excellence, and Dr. Kim is one of the first bariatric surgeons in Fort Worth to be awarded the title of Surgeon of Excellence. Both of these honors are given by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery, the leading organization of bariatric professionals in the country.
We feel quite privileged that you have taken the time to learn more about us and the weight loss surgeries that we offer. I’m proud of the many fine people who work at the Center, as we are dedicated to helping you, before as well as after surgery. I am hopeful we will meet in the near future to begin an exciting journey to a better life. It is my pledge and mission statement to each prospective patient that we will provide the finest surgical care with respect and courtesy. There is nothing more tragic than being alive and not living. So let us help you to Live Life Again.
Laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection is an exciting weight loss surgery option at our practice that combines some of the advantages of gastric bypass and LAP-BAND® System surgery. Also called sleeve gastrectomy, the procedure works by permanently reducing the size of the stomach by approximately 70 percent, limiting the amount of food it can hold. Patients feel fuller faster and longer, ultimately leading to significant weight loss.
Our practice offers state-of-the-art laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery as an option for our patients. Gastric bypass surgery is an extremely common procedure in which Dr. Kim creates a small stomach pouch that is connected to the lower part of the small intestine so that food entering the stomach bypasses the area of the digestive system where much of the calories and fat are absorbed. Because the stomach pouch that is created holds a significantly reduced amount of food, patients eat less during mealtime.
We also offer revision bariatric surgery to individuals who have previously undergone gastric bypass, LAP-BAND® System surgery, or other weight loss operations that have failed. Dr. David Kim has extensive experience in correcting problems from procedures performed both at his practice and other surgical practices so that patients can get back on track toward achieving their weight loss goals. If you have undergone a bariatric procedure and experienced complications or little success in losing weight, schedule a consultation at our practice to discuss your revision bariatric surgery options.
Biliary Pancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch offers a way for patients affected with severe morbid obesity, typically those with a body mass index of more than 50, to lose up to 85 percent of excess weight. This procedure creates a smaller stomach pouch to hold food, giving you an earlier feeling of fullness at mealtimes. About 75 percent of the remaining part of the stomach is removed, and the small intestine is re-routed to the stomach pouch. Ultimately, BPD with Duodenal Switch allows for less absorption of calories and nutrients into the body, which can lead to significant weight loss.
Our practice is proud to offer LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band surgery, a highly effective weight loss operation that has become popular throughout the United States. The procedure uses a silicone band to constrict the stomach, creating a smaller stomach pouch that strictly limits the amount of food a person can eat in one sitting. Because of this, individuals feel full more quickly. The LAP-BAND® System procedure also slows down the digestion process, which helps to curb hunger. In addition, the LAP-BAND® System can be adjusted or reversed at any time according to the needs of the patient.
We invite you to view these videos to learn more about our bariatric surgery procedures and our comprehensive approach to treatment and follow-up care. Our video segments will introduce you to Dr. Kim, our staff members, and patients as they describe what sets the Kim Bariatrics Center apart from other practices in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
What does your BMI mean?
| BMI < 20 | under weight |
| BMI 20-24.9 | healthy weight |
| BMI 25-29.9 | over weight |
| BMI 30-34.9 | obesity |
| BMI 35-39.9 | severe obesity |
| BMI 40-49.9 | morbid obesity |
| BMI > 50 | super morbid obesity |
