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Traveling Patients

If you are from outside the Dallas – Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas area and are traveling here for weight loss surgery, you can take advantage of an array of options to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Dr. David D. Kim has performed more than 4,000 bariatric surgery procedures and offers comprehensive, affordable treatment. He and his team here at our practice customize each of our procedures for our patients’ needs, and that includes making the treatment process as safe and convenient for you as possible. We can begin the process almost as soon as you step off the plane. We can also assist you with recommendations on hotels and transportation while you are here in the DFW area, home to a variety of hotels and shopping areas such as the famous Galleria mall, as well as attractions like Six Flags and national sports teams including the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Mavericks.

The Live Life Again Center offers a comprehensive weight loss surgery program from one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in the North Texas area, and we are dedicated to providing you with the most effective weight loss surgery results possible.

Out-of-town bariatric surgery patients traveling to the Arlington and Dallas – Fort Worth, Texas area can contact our practice for more information on how we can help you in planning your trip.

Once You Arrive

If convenient, you can plan to arrive in the Arlington and Dallas – Fort Worth area on a Sunday night or a Monday morning and head directly to Forest Park Hospital for pre-operative testing. At the hospital, you can view a patient education video, in addition to receiving a post-operative booklet with more information on what you can expect after your weight loss surgery. Dr. David Kim can meet with you at the hospital and answer any questions you may have. Surgery can be scheduled one day after your arrival.

Your Stay

The Dallas – Fort Worth area is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and home to many fine hotels, shopping areas, and attractions. Our practice is convenient to a variety of relaxing places to stay, including:

Hyatt – 1 mile away from the hospital
Double Tree – 5 miles away from the hospital
Hotel ZaZa (Boutique) - 5 miles away from the hospital

After Your Surgery

Recovery time necessary after your bariatric surgery will depend on the type of procedure you undergo; however, traveling patients should prepare to stay in the area for at least a few days after surgery so that Dr. Kim can evaluate you in follow-up examinations and make sure you are healing properly. Dr. Kim would prefer you rest in the DFW area for one week, but we understand if you need to leave sooner. Even with an extensive vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery (VSG), Dr. Kim can safely have you on your way back home by the following Saturday.

Learn more about recovery after weight loss surgery.

Every member of our team here at the Live Life Again Center, designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence® by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, is committed to helping you through every step of the weight loss surgery process. If you are considering bariatric surgery, please contact our practice today. We will be happy to speak with you about treatment, as well as how we can assist you if you are traveling from out-of-town areas

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