Gastric bypass helps you lose weight while improving conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea. At LoneStar Bariatrics, Dr. Chad Carlton provides minimally invasive gastric bypass in Arlington to support your long-term weight loss goals.
Shrink Your Stomach & Improve Metabolism
Gastric bypass is a minimally invasive weight loss surgery that changes how your stomach and small intestine process food. During the procedure, a small pouch is created at the top of your stomach, and part of the small intestine is rerouted. This limits how much you can eat and reduces calorie absorption. It also affects gut hormones that influence hunger, fullness, and blood sugar levels. Together, these changes help you feel satisfied sooner, lose significant weight, and improve obesity-related health conditions.
5 Convenient Locations
Serving patients throughout North Texas, LoneStar Bariatrics offers five convenient locations to better meet your needs. Our regional presence allows us to provide flexible scheduling, easy access to care, and consistent results-driven treatment close to home.
Arlington | Dallas | Hurst | Plano | Waxahachie
Benefits of Gastric Bypass:
- Promote significant and sustained weight loss
- Improve or resolve type 2 diabetes
- Lower high blood pressure and cholesterol
- Reduce risk of obesity-related diseases
- Decrease hunger and cravings
- Enhance feelings of fullness with smaller meals
- Improve mobility, energy levels, and quality of life
How Does Gastric Bypass Work?
Gastric bypass surgery promotes weight loss by altering both stomach capacity and the normal pathway of digestion. Dr. Carlton creates a small stomach pouch and separates it from the rest of the stomach. This pouch fills quickly, so you feel full after eating much smaller amounts. He also reroutes a portion of your small intestine, which shortens the distance food travels through the digestive tract and reduces how many calories and fats are absorbed.
These anatomical changes trigger beneficial shifts in gut hormones that regulate appetite, satiety, and insulin activity. As a result, you experience reduced hunger, improved blood sugar control, and more efficient fat metabolism. Together, these mechanisms create powerful, long-term support for weight loss and overall metabolic health.
Am I A Candidate For Gastric Bypass?
You may be a candidate for gastric bypass if you have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher with obesity-related health conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. You should also have a history of unsuccessful weight loss with diet and exercise alone. During your consultation, your medical history, goals, and overall health are carefully evaluated to determine if gastric bypass is the safest and most effective option for you.
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How Much Weight Can I Lose With Gastric Bypass?
Most patients can expect to lose about 60–80% of their excess body weight within 12 to 18 months after gastric bypass surgery. Your results depend on factors like your starting weight, overall health, and commitment to healthy eating and physical activity. Following your personalized nutrition plan helps maximize and maintain your long-term results.
Patient Journeys
“I have had many unsuccessful diets and personal trainers as well as really bad Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) so I have struggled with my weight my whole life.”
“I had been diagnosed as pre-diabetic, had sleep apnea, and was just generally not happy with how much I weighed, so I started Googling…”
“I had tried so many different diets for so many years and ended up continually discouraged, continually sending myself in a shame spiral, and delving even further into disordered eating.”
“Before surgery, I was vomiting daily and could not use weight. I felt awful, gross and worthless. I found Lonestar Bariatrics on… “
“I had tried every diet out there to lose weight and nothing helped – I actually continued to gain weight when on diets. I was at a crossroads between a long, happy life… “
“I had tried diets and pills, and working out, I tried everything!!! Thankfully, a friend told me about Dr. Carlton, so I reached out.”
Gastric Bypass FAQs
Is Gastric Bypass Considered Permanent?
Yes. Gastric bypass is a permanent weight loss solution. Although reversal is technically possible in rare cases, it is complex and carries additional risks. It’s important to view gastric bypass as a lifelong commitment to healthy lifestyle changes.
Will I Need to Follow A Special Diet?
Yes. You will progress from liquids to pureed foods and then to soft and solid foods over several weeks. Long term, you must eat smaller portions, prioritize protein, and avoid high-sugar and high-fat foods to support weight loss and prevent discomfort.
Do I Need to Take Vitamins After Gastric Bypass?
Because nutrient absorption is reduced, daily vitamin and mineral supplements are required for life. Common supplements include a multivitamin, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and iron. Routine lab testing helps ensure proper levels.
Why Choose Dr. Carlton?
Dr. Carlton is a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons with more than 15 years of experience. He is known for his charismatic, compassionate approach and for being personally involved in each step of your care. From your first consultation through recovery, you receive attentive, individualized support from our entire team. Schedule a consultation today to learn if gastric bypass in Arlington is right for you.
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