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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.
"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
Lap Band Surgical Weight Loss Surgery Patient Experience Dallas Texas
By admin on January 16, 2009 at 4:01 pm
MR. BOB OXFORD: Hi, I’m Bob Oxford. I came to see Dr. Kim back in April of 2005 because I had hit an all time high of 424 pounds, 56 inch waist and a 5X shirt, and I just had no energy, and knew if I had another heart attack–I’ve had one before, that I probably would never survive it, and was just tired of sleep apnea, the diabetes, the whole nine yards.
So I heard his commercial on the radio going to work one morning, called Pam, gave her the information, and got everything scheduled to come in, said it’s time for a change.
I met Dr. Kim actually at the symposium. Then when I came in to meet the staff and talk to them I was afraid they would look at me like oh, you’re just another fat person. But they actually looked at me as hey, you’re just a person. It don’t matter what you weigh, let’s help you do what you need to have done. They were all very positive, very caring, very concerned.
I guess the most significant overall change in me has been my energy level and my self-confidence. Before I was not the kind of person that would get up and talk in front of somebody or a group of people, and now it’s like I can’t keep my mouth shut. I come to his once a month symposiums and I’m more than happy to get up in front of the crowd, tell them my story, and answer any questions.
I finally discovered that I like to go shopping, I have more energy, I finally bought a bicycle, the first one I’ve owned in, oh, 20 something years. You don’t have to be ashamed of this type of surgery, that this is actually for most people a life saving surgery.