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
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 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.
Nate Newton’s Weight Loss Journey
Dallas Cowboy great & 6 time pro bowl selection, Nate Newton, is actively shedding some of the moxie that propelled him into one of the league’s most overbearing offensive linemen during the course of his 15 exceptional seasons in the National Football League. Nate played a pivotal role in the Cowboy’s Super Bowl Championship teams of the 1990’s; taking full advantage of his gargantuan 6’3”, 325 pound frame, allowing the potent Dallas Cowboy offense to score almost at will.
Upon his retirement from professional football in 1999, Nate steadily put on an additional 75 pounds to his body frame, transforming this decorated NFL star into a serious health risk. Tipping the scales in excess of 400 pounds & having a Body Mass Index of 50, Nate was diagnosed with obesity and was considered "super obese" by his evaluating physicians. Combating constant arthritis all over his body, in conjunction with high blood pressure & the inability to even walk comfortably, Nate elected to take personal action and scheduled his weight loss surgery with widely-respected bariatric surgeon Dr. David Kim from the Live Life Again Center for Bariatric Surgery, located in Colleyville.
About Nate Newton's Weight Loss Surgery
"Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy"
Nate elected to have Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) or Gastric Sleeve Resection Surgery. This is a weight loss surgery procedure that is vastly different from other weight loss surgery techniques. In this operation, 75% of the stomach is completely removed, very reminiscent to a stomach stapling technique. Through Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery, the stomach takes on the shape of a sleeve whereby only a few ounces of food may now be ingested at a time. Essentially, vertical sleeve gastrectomy is successful for patients due to the diminished food capacity of the stomach, and in turn – reduction of the hunger hormones.
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Life After Surgery for Nate Newton
Only 1 month after Nate’s VSG weight loss surgery procedure , he is already showing drastic improvement and is well on his way to living a much more healthy lifestyle as he has lost over 70 pounds & continues to strictly adhere to the treatment regimen outlined by Dr. David Kim. Nate still has 100 pounds left to lose in order to meet his weight loss goal & has already made some foundational lifestyle changes through diet and exercise. Nate no longer suffers from diabetes & high blood pressure and is off medications for both. We look forward to watching Nate continue to flourish in our program &we are proud of him for remaining dedicated and committed to his ultimate goal. For more up to date information on Nate’s surgical experience, please check out our Fan Page on Facebook to chart Nate’s progress.
