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David D. Kim, M.D., F.A.C.S.
35 Veranda Lane Ste 100
Colleyville,Texas 76034
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Phone: (817) 717-7447
FAX: (817) 581-6127
Dr. Kim performs surgery at Forest park medical center, and other hospitals in the Dallas -Ft. Worth area
Advanced Bariatric Center of Dallas
11990 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75243
Phone: (214) 614-7036
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
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. The U.S. FDA has recently approved the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System for use in patients who have a BMI of 30 or more and at least one serious health problem (comorbidity) related to obesity.
"I thought I was a pretty happy fat person. Hiding behind my jokes and laughter, I did not know how much my weight controlled my life. I never knew what true happiness was until I had my surgery. Some people don't like to tell people when they have had weight loss surgery but I tell everyone because I feel everyone deserves to be this happy!"
- Melissa F.
Life changed forever on September 27, 2006
Bariatric Surgery Candidacy Dallas Ft Worth Texas Dr David Kim
By admin on January 16, 2009 at 1:09 pm
DR. DAVID KIM: Let’s review the Live Life Again process. First call the toll free number that you see on the website. You will be courteously greeted and given one of two options; you can either have a direct consultation with me, which generally does not require the referral of a primary care physician, or you can be invited to one of our free Live Life Again seminars. These are very informative seminars that I run on a group setting, where you will learn about the surgeries we perform, the risks, the benefits, as well as these options.
Please, as soon as possible fill out the online patient medical history form and we can determine whether you are a suitable candidate for surgery. You will be contacted by our insurance and financial experts so we can expedite the entire insurance process, or if you would like, you can also enter our Fast Track Program.
After insurance has been approved you will then enter Bariatric University, which is our pre-operative education program, and you will learn about your operation in detail, as well as how best to take care of yourself afterwards.