Bariatric surgery can significantly enhance your health and overall quality of life by helping you achieve sustainable weight loss when other methods fail. At Lubbock Heart and Surgical Hospital, we provide comprehensive bariatric services for patients seeking weight loss surgery near Lubbock, TX.  

Whether you’ve already set your weight loss goals or need a professional consultation, our team of experienced bariatric specialists are here to guide you. By altering how your body digests food to limit stomach capacity and reduce calorie absorption, bariatric surgery promotes steady weight loss and can lead to improvements in conditions such as diabetes, sleep apnea, and hypertension.

Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

Many patients choose bariatric surgery to improve their health, mobility, and overall quality of life. Weight loss surgery can provide several benefits:

• Long-term, sustainable weight loss
• Reduced or resolved Type 2 diabetes
• Improved cholesterol and metabolic health
• Lower blood pressure
• Better sleep and reduced sleep apnea symptoms
• Increased mobility and joint comfort
• More energy and confidence

For many individuals, bariatric surgery is a turning point that opens the door to a healthier, more active future.

Determining the Right Procedure for You

Selecting the most appropriate bariatric procedure is a personalized decision. To determine the safest and most effective approach, our surgeons evaluate a variety of factors including: 

• Current health conditions
• Weight loss goals
• Metabolic concerns such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or heartburn
• Medication needs—including long-term NSAID use
• History of abdominal or gastrointestinal surgeries
• Lifestyle, preferences, and desired outcomes

Your bariatric care team will complete a full medical evaluation, review your health history, and discuss your goals to create a tailored treatment plan that supports long-term success.

Malabsorptive Operations

Malabsorptive bariatric surgeries bypass more than half of the small intestine, significantly reducing how many calories and nutrients the body absorbs. Because the small intestine plays a major role in metabolic regulation, these procedures often offer benefits that extend beyond weight loss—including improved diabetes control and cholesterol reduction. They are especially effective for patients with severe obesity or those seeking the most substantial metabolic improvement.

Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD)

BPD involves reducing the stomach size and bypassing the upper 60% of the small intestine. Although food no longer travels through this section, it remains in the body, so digestive enzymes can still mix with food in the lower intestine.

Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS)

This procedure also bypasses the upper small intestine but preserves the pylorus—the stomach’s natural valve. Maintaining the pylorus helps reduce certain complications while delivering the highest level of long-term weight loss and metabolic improvement.

Combination Procedures

Combination bariatric surgeries reduce the size of the stomach while bypassing less than half of the small intestine. These procedures provide powerful weight loss with fewer long-term nutritional challenges than full malabsorptive operations.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)

As one of the most widely performed bariatric procedures, RYGB creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes a portion of the small intestine while maintaining normal digestive enzyme flow. It is especially effective for patients struggling with severe heartburn or those seeking a proven procedure for weight loss and metabolic improvement. Patients frequently choose RYGB at Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital for its excellent long-term outcomes.

Pylorus-Preserving Operations

Pylorus-preserving procedures maintain the stomach’s natural valve, which helps regulate how quickly food enters the small intestine and protects the intestines from excess stomach acid. Because the pylorus remains intact, patients can typically continue taking NSAIDs when medically necessary.

Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies (EBT)

A minimally invasive, incision-free option that uses endoscopic tools to reduce stomach volume. EBT is often recommended for patients needing moderate weight loss or those seeking alternatives to traditional surgery.

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Surgeons remove a large portion of the stomach, creating a slender “sleeve” while preserving the pylorus. Digestion remains more natural, and patients experience significant weight loss with a lower risk of ulcers.

Switch

A procedure similar to the duodenal switch but customized to the patient’s needs. It reduces stomach size while keeping the pylorus intact.

Loop Switch

A variation of the switch procedure that simplifies intestinal rerouting while maintaining the pyloric valve for improved digestive control.

What to Expect Before and After Surgery

Bariatric surgery requires thoughtful preparation and careful follow-up to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Before surgery, patients can expect:

• Comprehensive medical evaluation
• Nutritional counseling
• Pre-surgery diet guidelines
• Medication guidance
• Support from a dedicated bariatric team

Recovery typically includes:

• A gradual progression from liquids to solid foods
• Adherence to vitamin and supplement recommendations
• Following physical activity guidelines
• Routine follow-up appointments
• Long-term lifestyle changes to maintain weight loss

Our team guides every step of the process, providing the support and resources needed for a safe and successful recovery.

Bariatric surgery can be a life-changing decision for individuals seeking effective, long-term weight loss and improved health. At Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital, our highly trained bariatric team offers comprehensive weight loss surgery options tailored to your goals.

To learn more or schedule a consultation, contact Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital at 806-687-7777. Our experienced bariatric surgeons are here to help you choose the best path toward a healthier future.

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