LoneStar Bariatrics proudly serves patients at our Dallas location on North Central Expressway. We proudly offer advanced, minimally invasive weight-loss procedures, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and duodenal switch surgery. Led by Dr. Chad Carlton, our compassionate team delivers personalized care from your first visit through recovery and beyond.
About LoneStar Bariatrics
LoneStar Bariatrics is a specialized surgical practice dedicated to helping patients improve their health and quality of life through advanced, minimally invasive care. Led by Dr. Chad Carlton, a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon with over 15 years of experience, we offer cutting-edge bariatric, anti-reflux, and general surgery. From your first consultation through recovery, our attentive team is committed to supporting you every step of your journey.
Meet Dr. Chad Carlton
Dr. Carlton is a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon with 15+ years of experience helping patients achieve meaningful health improvements. He founded LoneStar Bariatrics in 2018 with a commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered surgical care. Dr. Carlton is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Known for his compassionate, hands-on approach, he is personally involved in every stage of care, from consultation through recovery and beyond.
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Overcome Obesity with Confidence
Primary Bariatric Procedures
At LoneStar Bariatrics, we offer a full range of minimally invasive weight-loss surgeries to support long-term health and sustainable results. Each procedure works differently, and Dr. Carlton carefully tailors recommendations based on your medical history, goals, and lifestyle. Our primary bariatric procedures include:
- Gastric Sleeve
- Gastric Bypass
- Duodenal Switch (DS)
- Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap-Band)
- Revision Bariatric Surgery
- SADI/SIPS
- Magnetic Surgery / MARS
- Robotic Bariatric Surgery
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
- Transoral Oultet reduction (TORe)
Gastric Sleeve
Gastric sleeve surgery permanently reduces the size of the stomach. During the procedure, a large portion of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow, sleeve-shaped stomach. This smaller stomach holds less food, helping you feel full sooner with smaller portions. The procedure also lowers the levels of ghrelin, the hormone that stimulates hunger, thereby significantly reducing appetite and cravings. Gastric sleeve surgery does not reroute the intestines.
Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass surgery helps with weight loss through both restriction and hormonal changes. The surgeon creates a small stomach pouch and connects it to a portion of the small intestine, bypassing the rest of the stomach and part of the digestive tract. This limits how much food you can eat and reduces calorie absorption. Gastric bypass also alters gut hormones, improving satiety, reducing hunger, and often leading to improvements in type 2 diabetes.
Duodenal Switch
The duodenal switch is a powerful weight-loss procedure that combines a gastric sleeve with intestinal bypass. First, the stomach is reduced in size, similar to a sleeve gastrectomy. Then, the small intestine is rerouted to significantly limit calorie and fat absorption. This dual approach leads to substantial and durable weight loss, particularly for patients with severe obesity. However, DS requires lifelong vitamin supplementation since it affects nutrient absorption.
SADI/SIPS Surgery
SADI/SIPS is a newer variation of the duodenal switch that simplifies the intestinal portion of the surgery. After creating a sleeve-shaped stomach, the surgeon connects the intestine using a single anastomosis instead of multiple connections. This still delivers strong weight-loss and metabolic benefits while reducing surgical complexity and operative time. SADI/SIPS helps decrease hunger, limits calorie absorption, and often improves obesity-related conditions.
Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe)
Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe) is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure for patients who regain weight after gastric bypass. It tightens the enlarged gastric outlet between the stomach and intestines using sutures. This slows down food passage, increasing fullness, reducing hunger, and supporting safe, durable weight loss without external incisions or significant downtime, and long-term metabolic health improvements.
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) is a minimally invasive, non-surgical weight loss procedure performed by Dr. Chad Carlton. Using an endoscope, sutures reshape the stomach into a smaller sleeve, limiting food intake and increasing fullness. It’s an outpatient procedure with a quick recovery, is reversible if needed, and can improve obesity-related conditions.
Additional Procedures
Gastric Revision Surgery
Gastric revision surgery is meant for patients who have previously undergone weight-loss surgery but did not achieve their desired results or experienced weight regain. This procedure modifies or corrects the original surgery to improve restriction, restore anatomy, or enhance metabolic effects. Revision surgery is highly individualized and may involve resizing the stomach, converting to a different bariatric procedure, or correcting complications.
Gastric Balloon
The gastric balloon is a non-surgical, temporary weight-loss option that involves placing a soft balloon inside the stomach. Once in place, the balloon is filled with saline, taking up space and helping you feel full sooner while eating less. The balloon remains in the stomach for several months before being removed. This can help jump-start weight loss and support healthier eating habits, especially for patients who may not be ready or eligible for surgery.
BariClip
The BariClip is a novel, non-invasive bariatric procedure that reduces stomach capacity without altering the anatomy. This device is placed laparoscopically around the stomach to create a smaller pouch, limiting food intake and promoting weight loss. Unlike other procedures, the BariClip is reversible, offering a less permanent weight loss solution.
ROSE Procedure
The ROSE procedure is a non-surgical revision option for patients who have regained weight after a gastric bypass. Using an endoscopic approach through the mouth, the surgeon reduces the size of the stomach pouch and tightens the connection to the small intestine. By restoring restriction without external incisions, the ROSE procedure can help patients regain control of portion sizes and support renewed weight loss with minimal downtime.
Patient Journeys
Mattie
Gastric Sleeve
“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.”
Shawnkeedra
Gastric Sleeve
“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…”
Brandon
Gastric Bypass
“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.”
Linda
Gastric Bypass
“Before surgery, I was vomiting daily and could not use weight. I felt awful, gross and worthless. I found Lonestar Bariatrics on… “
Dalton
Gastric Sleeve
“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… “
Kenny
Duodenal Switch
“I had tried diets and pills, and working out, I tried everything!!! Thankfully, a friend told me about Dr. Carlton, so I reached out.”
Non-Surgical Medical Weight Loss
Not every patient needs or wants surgery to achieve better health. LoneStar Bariatrics offers non-surgical weight-loss options to support meaningful progress without incisions. Treatments such as gastric balloons and BariClip help reduce portion sizes and encourage earlier fullness. When combined with personalized nutrition counseling and lifestyle support, these approaches provide a safe, effective way to build healthier habits and achieve sustainable weight loss without undergoing a surgical procedure.
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Abdominal Surgery
At LoneStar Bariatrics, we provide minimally invasive abdominal surgery to diagnose and treat common conditions that can affect comfort, digestion, and overall quality of life. Using advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques, Dr. Carlton focuses on reducing pain, minimizing scarring, and shortening recovery time. Each procedure is carefully planned around your specific condition and health goals to ensure the safest and most effective outcome possible.
Cholecystectomy
A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder, most commonly performed to treat gallstones or gallbladder inflammation. Using a minimally invasive approach, the gallbladder is removed through small incisions, allowing bile to flow from the liver into the small intestine. This relieves pain, nausea, and digestive discomfort caused by gallbladder disease while allowing most patients to return to normal activities quickly.
Hernia Surgery
Hernia surgery repairs weakened or damaged areas of the abdominal wall where tissue or organs push through. During the procedure, the surgeon repositions the tissue and reinforces the area, often using surgical mesh for added strength. Minimally invasive techniques help reduce post-operative pain and lower the risk of recurrence, restoring abdominal strength and preventing complications such as bowel obstruction or strangulation.
Reflux Surgery
Reflux surgery is specifically performed to treat chronic acid reflux and GERD when medications no longer provide adequate relief. The procedure strengthens the valve between the esophagus and stomach, preventing acid from flowing backward. By correcting the underlying cause of reflux, surgery can relieve persistent heartburn, protect the esophagus from damage, and significantly improve long-term digestive comfort and quality of life.
Start Your Weight Loss Journey Today
Dr. Chad Carlton, our bariatric surgeon in Dallas, is a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon with over 15 years of experience helping patients achieve lasting health improvements. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Dr. Carlton brings his exceptional skills to help you achieve your health goals. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Carlton at our Dallas location to get started today.
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