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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 Live Life Again Center for Bariatric Surgery apart from other practices in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Office Location:
David D. Kim, M.D., F.A.C.S.
35 Veranda Lane Ste 100 Colleyville, Texas 76034
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Fort Worth Patients:
(817) 717-7447
Dallas Patients:
(214) 614-7036
FAX:
(817) 581-6127

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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 have lost a total of 160 pounds and I feel better than ever. I have started living again."

- Barbara M.

"I am currently 29-years-old and weigh 130 pounds. Before surgery I weighed almost 240 pounds. This is the best thing I have done with my life and would do it again today if need be. It changed my life drastically. I thank God everyday for my new chance in life and the doctors He sent me to."
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- Sherrie M.

Our Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery Center Serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Area

At the Live Life Again Center for Bariatric Surgery, we are committed to performing weight loss procedures that enable our patients to experience healthier, longer lives. We are also dedicated to educating our patients so that they have the information they need to proceed with bariatric surgery and make the lifestyle changes that are required after treatment.

We provide detailed information through our Bariatric University program. The list below includes general answers to the questions and concerns that we hear most regularly. For further information, please contact our laparoscopic weight loss surgery practice near Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.

Does bariatric surgery work?

Most patients at our practice have heard that these operations work. However, because they have failed numerous diet attempts they are concerned that bariatric surgery will fail as well.

The basis of all bariatric operations is to put a mechanism into place that is a constant reminder that eating behaviors have to change. Whether it is immediately after surgery or 10 years after treatment, these operations limit the amount of food a patient can eat and also remind the patient that wise dietary choices should be made.

Laparoscopic weight loss surgery, healthy eating habits, and moderate exercise have led to a successful formula for more than a thousand patients at our practice. We invite you to read success stories that some of our patients have shared of their results after bariatric surgery.

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I'm worried about the risks of bariatric surgery.

All surgical procedures, whether bariatric or otherwise, have some level of risk. Each laparoscopic weight loss surgery procedure that we offer has different benefits and risks that are associated with it. Dr. David Kim and our staff will make sure that you are fully informed of these benefits and risks. We are one of the few laparoscopic weight loss surgery centers in the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas area to be designated as a “Center of Excellence®” by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Our practice has established this national recognition because we have some of the most effective results and lowest complication rates in the country.

The dangers of living with the chronic disease of obesity hold greater risk than surgery. Morbid obesity will shorten one's life as well as diminish the quality of one's life.

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What are the routine tests before surgery?

Patients may need to undergo a psychological evaluation prior to undergoing bariatric surgery with the LAP-BAND® System, laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, or gastric sleeve resection. In addition, we require a complete blood count, complete metabolic panel, PT, PTT (to check your blood clotting time), urinalysis to include urine nicotine, along with type- and cross-matching your blood. We will perform a chest X-ray and an electrocardiogram (EKG).

In addition to the routine lab work and tests, you may need additional studies such as a sleep study, EGD, echocardiogram, or stress test for cardiac clearance.

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Will my insurance cover the procedure?

It depends on your employer and the plan you have chosen. The plan your employer chooses will dictate if this procedure is a covered benefit when medically necessary or if this procedure is excluded on your particular policy.

We know that many patients are worried about paying for their treatment and that these financial concerns can add stress to their lives as they plan for weight loss surgery. We are committed to providing convenient and affordable financing options and we will also work to help you obtain approval from your insurance company. Our insurance experts have enabled many of our patients to receive treatment who otherwise would not have been able to. Contact our laparoscopic weight loss surgery center near Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas for more information about financing.

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How can I find out if my policy covers the surgery?

We can check your bariatric coverage, if you simply complete and submit a Contact Us form on this site. Within 48 business hours, we will respond to the email or telephone number you provided to explain the specifics of the coverage you policy provides. We can also schedule an initial consultation with Dr. David Kim during this process. You also have the option of calling the customer service number on your card and ask them if gastric sleeve, gastric bypass surgery or adjustable gastric banding is a covered benefit if medically necessary. The diagnosis code is 278.01. The laparoscopic Gastric bypass procedure code is 43644, the gastric sleeve code is 43775 and the adjustable gastric banding procedure code is 43770.

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Can I start the process before I schedule my appointment with Dr. Kim?

Yes, you can complete the Contact Us form so that we can verify your benefits prior to scheduling your appointment. In addition to the contact us form, you can complete the patient history packet so that you are prepared to submit it once you schedule your appointment. All other requirements are unique for each insurance policy; let our experts identify the specific actions needed for you.

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How do I start living my life again?

We look forward to meeting you and helping you start on the path to a new life. We offer consultations all day on Wednesdays, Friday mornings and one Saturday morning a month. Please Contact our laparoscopic weight loss surgery center near Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas to schedule your appointment.

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