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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 Fills and Adjustments
Adjusting, or “filling” the LAP-BAND® adjustable gastric band or REALIZE™ band is a quick, virtually painless treatment designed to tighten the band around the stomach created during the procedure. A LAP-BAND® or REALIZE™ band fill further restricts your likely food intake in order to help you lose weight more effectively. Dr. David Kim, our LAP-BAND® System surgeon here in the Ft. Worth, Texas area, provides LAP-BAND® fills for bariatric surgery patients who are changing their lives by losing weight and fighting the damaging effects of morbid obesity.
When a Fill or Adjustment is Necessary
The band placed around the upper portion of your stomach during LAP-BAND® System or REALIZE™ Band surgery is typically empty for the first six weeks, giving the stomach some time to heal and allowing the band to firmly affix itself. Although it is possible to reach your goal weight without ever having the band filled, you will likely need at least one fill at some point while the band is attached to the stomach.
Patients will likely need a band fill if they are eating more than a third of their pre-surgery solid food intake and are still feeling hungry. Following the six-week period after the initial bariatric surgery, Dr. Kim can inject a saline solution into the band which will provide a bit more restriction for the stomach chamber, allowing less solid food intake and an earlier feeling of fullness. Since every person is unique, it will depend on your own circumstances and needs to determine how many, or if any, band fills will be necessary.
The entire band fill procedure is performed under x-ray and takes only a few minutes to complete. It is virtually pain-free and you should not experience any discomfort after the procedure. Dr. Kim does recommend you intake only liquids for a couple of days after the fill, but after that, you can eat solid foods. Our team will give you detailed instructions on what you will need to do after the procedure. It is important these instructions are followed in order to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the band fill.
Please contact our bariatric surgeon serving the Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington, Texas area for more information on LAP-BAND® and REALIZE™ band fills and adjustments.