For more information on bariatric surgery at our practice serving the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas area, please arrange a complimentary seminar with Dr. David D. Kim.
Aug 12 Colleyville Center
Aug 28 North Hills Hospital
David D. Kim, M.D., F.A.C.S.
4375 Booth Calloway, Ste 404
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Phone: (817) 717-7447
FAX: (817) 285-0707
BMI, or body mass index, is a system of measurement that helps a patient figure out how overweight he or she is. A BMI of 20 to 25 is considered normal. 25 to 30 is considered overweight. 30.1 to 34.9 is considered obese. You are a candidate for weight loss surgery if your BMI is 40 or greater or if you have a BMI between 35 and 39.9 along with a serious health problem.
BMI Calculator
What does your BMI mean?
- BMI 18-24
- = Normal Weight
- BMI 25-29
- = Overweight
- BMI 30-34
- = Moderate Obesity
- BMI 35-39
- = Severe Obesity
- BMI > 40
- = Morbid Obesity
"I have experienced incredible changes in my life after loosing over 120 pounds with weight loss surgery." [click to read more]
- Erlinda N.
"Having surgery has been an extremely positive life change for me… In 10 weeks I have lost over 60 pounds. From a size 18/20 clothes size three months ago to a size 10 today! I am so thankful to Dr. Kim and all his staff… I would have never known what a happy and beautiful person I could be without them!"
- Saida V.
"After losing 130 pounds, I feel like I have a new lease on life. I was able to stop all of my diabetes, high blood pressure, and my cholesterol medicines. I have always had chronic knee problems and now I am able to run three miles per day without any pain. I was able to go on a hunting trip to South Dakota where we were walking 90 percent of the time, where as a year ago I would have never even dreamed that it was possible. I started back doing wood-working projects and actually enjoy it because my back does not hurt from being on my feet all day. My co-workers and family have noticed that my confidence has increased and I now have the energy level to go camping again with the Scout Troop, as well as play ball with my nieces and nephews.
"I am able to go into a clothing store and buy a suit off the rack with no alterations. In my job I occasionally have to take business trips that require me to fly. Now I can sit in the airplane seat and have room to spare. I recently went to Universal Studios in Florida. While I was there I was able to ride all of the rides with comfort.
"If I had a choice of doing this surgery again or not, I would definitely do it again. I feel that by having the surgery it not only gave me my life back but it also saved my life."
- Brian S.
Welcome to Our Bariatric Surgery Practice Serving Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas
Our practice is dedicated to helping patients renew their lives through bariatric surgery. 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 are the only bariatric surgery practice in Fort Worth, Texas, to have earned recognition as a Center of Excellence, and Dr. Kim is the only bariatric surgeon 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 invite you to learn more about our surgical options, comprehensive follow-up care program, and the life-changing results that many of our patients have achieved through weight loss surgery. Please do not hesitate to contact our bariatric surgery practice, serving the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas areas, if you have any questions or if you would like to register for a weight loss seminar or personal consultation with Dr. Kim.
Patricia C. - Lost 127 pounds
Before my surgery I weighed 270 pounds, It took everything I had to get up each morning and make it through the day. I had type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea (using oxygen and CPAP), high blood pressure, and many other issues caused by being extremely overweight.
I was at the end of my rope, so I started researching different options for weight loss. Like most everyone who will read this I have tried every diet known to man (well, almost). Then, one day I received a flyer in the mail from NHH and some information about the bariatric surgeries that Dr. Kim was doing. After reading it I called Pam to sign up to attend the informational symposium. After my husband and I went and listened to Dr. Kim we knew that this surgery, LAP-BAND®, was just what I needed and that Dr. Kim was the one to do it.
Once I made up my mind Pam was extremely helpful making sure I had all my exams and paperwork completed. She also communicated with the insurance company and kept me posted on how that was going and then came the letter in the mail - YOU HAVE BEEN APPROVED! - followed by a call from Pam setting up my surgery date.
I had the surgery in September of 2005 and my life has forever changed for the better. After the first three months I was completely off of all my medications and CPAP. By the end of the first year I had lost 100+ pounds and I continued to lose 140 pounds in all. Now for the past year-and-a-half, I have been working on maintaining my weight by exercising and eating healthy.
This surgery has given me the tools to change my lifestyle and my life.
- Patricia Chamberlain
Meet David D. Kim, M.D.
Dr. David Kim is a uniquely qualified weight loss surgeon who has helped over a thousand bariatric surgery patients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in addition to patients who have traveled to our practice from all over the United States. He is one of the few surgeons in the area who offer three different types of bariatric surgery and revision surgery so that patients can choose to receive the treatment that best meets their needs. Dr. Kim and his staff take pride in providing the highest level of care on an individualized basis.
A Message from Dr. Kim
Dear Friend and Prospective Patient,
I know you have been suffering from weight problems for many years. Please take heart in knowing that you are not alone. Thirty-six percent of all Texans are obese and this has led to physical and emotional hardship – but there is hope. It is truly my privilege that you have visited our website. My staff and I are committed to delivering the best care possible to achieve your weight loss goals. Take time to browse our website and consider the surgical options. It is important to me that you become as informed as possible. Allow us to help you enjoy life again, like we have helped so many before you. If you are committed to making a lifestyle change, allow the expertise of our weight loss surgery center to guide you through the step-by-step process.
David Kim, bariatric surgeon
Bariatric surgery procedures with Dr. David Kim have enabled our patients to truly renew their lives. Here are just some of the benefits many of our patients enjoy after treatment:
- a longer life and better health
- higher energy levels
- freedom from taking medicines for diseases brought on by obesity
- increased self-confidence
- an improved appearance
- the ability to participate more freely in sports, recreation, and other activities
- a new outlook on life!
Read more about the benefits of the LAP-BAND® System, laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, and laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection.
Surgical Options
Dr. David Kim performs the most effective and popular types of weight loss surgeries, including bariatric surgery with the LAP-BAND® System, laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, and laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection. In addition to these procedures, Dr. Kim also performs revision surgery for patients who have received treatment elsewhere and are unhappy with their results. For additional information on each procedure, we invite you to click on the links below or schedule a bariatric surgery consultation at our practice in Fort Worth, near Dallas and Arlington, Texas.
LAP-BAND® System
LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band surgery is quickly becoming the most popular operation in the United States and the world because of its many advantages. Bariatric surgery with the LAP-BAND® System is less invasive and therefore less risky than gastric bypass surgery, but it affords patients the opportunity to lose just as much weight. During the procedure, an elastic band is placed around the upper part of the stomach. It is adjustable and reversible. The LAP-BAND® System is an extremely effective way to lose weight safely and control your appetite without the risk associated with other bariatric procedures. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Kim and discover why he is considered to be the premier LAP-BAND® System expert in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and why the procedure is the most popular choice amongst his patients.
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery involves isolating an egg-sized pouch from the top of the stomach. This limits the amount of food a patient can eat, while also restricting the absorption of calories. Through laparoscopic gastric bypass, Dr. Kim is able to achieve some of the most dramatic weight loss results for our patients. Dr. Kim was the first surgeon to perform this type of bariatric surgery in Fort Worth, Texas.
Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Resection
Laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection is an exciting and relatively new option for patients struggling with morbid obesity. It involves removing 70 percent of the stomach's capacity while maintaining the natural openings in and out of the stomach. In some cases, patients are able to lose nearly as much weight as through gastric bypass surgery. It appeals to patients who feel that the LAP-BAND® System is not appropriate for them and also do not want the permanent structural changes that occur with gastric bypass surgery.
Laparoscopic Revision Surgery
Dr. David Kim is one of the few bariatric surgeons in the Dallas- Fort Worth area who perform laparoscopic revision surgery. Patients who have had their weight loss surgery elsewhere and have not lost the weight they desired often see Dr. Kim to see if he can convert their previous surgery into a more successful one. Examples of Dr. Kim's revision surgeries have been patients who have regained their weight after LAP-BAND® System surgery, gastric bypass surgery, or vertical banded gastroplasty ( the stomach stapling procedure). Dr. Kim can convert these operations into a modern operation to accomplish his patients' weight loss goals.
Schedule a Consultation at Our Bariatric Surgery Practice
Our friendly, knowledgeable staff members are ready to answer any questions you may have about bariatric surgery, and they will gladly schedule an appointment for you to meet individually with Dr. Kim. You can see if you qualify for weight loss surgery with Dr. Kim by simply filling out the Medical History Packet and mailing it to us or by bringing it with you when you attend one of our monthly seminars. Contact our bariatric surgery practice, serving the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas areas, to learn more about how we can help you live life again.