Adolescent Bariatric Surgery
Adolescent obesity affects millions accross the United States. Many parents & teens wonder if they can benefit from bariatric surgery.
Our weight loss center can help teens in Dallas-Fort Worth and across the country by performing safe and effective weight loss surgery.
Learn how Texas Center for Bariatrics in Plano, TX, can improve the health of your child & why we are a national destination for teens.
Can Adolescents Get Bariatric Surgery?
Dr. Joe Cribbins is the most experienced
adolescent bariatric surgeon in Texas.
Yes. Teenagers can undergo life changing weight loss surgery.
In fact, surgery may be the best option to address the current and future medical needs of overweight adolescents. The safe and rapid weight loss provided by surgeries like gastric sleeve or gastric bypass can be life changing.
The Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery is ready to help people of all ages in Dallas-Fort Worth who are affected by having a higher BMI.
What Is the Youngest Age
for Bariatric Surgery?
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Adolescent bariatric procedures can be performed on patients as young as 14 years old, but eligibility needs to be carefully considered. During a consultation, our surgeons can determine if surgical treatment is the right course of action for an overweight teenage patient.
How Safe Is Adolescent Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric surgery is safe for adolescent patients. The doctors at the Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery take great care in screening all patients' physical and mental health as well as other factors that may affect candidacy. Our impressive safety record brings in patients from across the country due to our complication rate being less than 1% and amazing results.
As part of our patient-centered approach to care, our surgeons can work with your child's primary care provider to discuss an optimal bariatric surgery program. There will also be multiple follow-up visits with our surgeons during the recovery process to monitor healing and weight loss progress.
The Most Advanced Surgical Care
Dr. Cribbins and Dr. Chen use the latest technology available, including the Da Vinci Xi® surgical system. The Da Vinci Xi allows us to perform minimally invasive surgery. This technology eclipses that of laparoscopic surgery offering surgeons 3DHD vision while operating.
Our surgeons exclusively operative at award winning Centers of Excellence hospitals for bariatrics so that patients have the best in class experience on surgery day. Patients spend one night in the hospital and are typically discharged the following morning.
No open surgery is required, which reduces the risk of infection and other medical complications. All surgical incisions are small and result in minimal scarring, with faster healing, after the procedure.
The Benefits of Adolescent
Bariatric Surgery
The Teen-LABS (Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery) study has noted short-term and long-term benefits of adolescent bariatric surgery. Some of the key benefits include:
Lasting and Long-Term Weight Loss
Bariatric surgery can lead to lasting weight loss for the foreseeable future. Though the type of bariatric procedure can differ from patient to patient, the treatments will reduce calorie consumption and/or calorie absorption, ensuring a caloric deficit that leads to weight loss.
Improved Health and Wellness
Thanks to the weight loss from bariatric surgery, adolescent patients will experience improvements in obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. This will help with general health and wellness in the immediate future.
Prevention of Medical Problems as an Adult
Adolescent bariatric surgery can prevent comorbidities from developing in adulthood. Patients treated in adolescence or young adulthood are less likely to experience sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, joint problems, and medical issues linked to hypertension such as heart attack and stroke.
Better Quality of Life
Thanks to bariatric surgery during adolescence or young adulthood, patients can experience improvements in self-esteem, physical mobility, and mental health. By potentially preventing weight-related medical problems, a bariatric patient's quality of life can be significantly improved.
Have More Questions About Adolescent Bariatric Surgery? Contact Our Weight Loss Surgery Experts for Answers
If you are the parent of an adolescent who is overweight, or an overweight adolescent experiencing obesity-related health problems, it's important to get in touch with the Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery. Our team of surgeons have worked with adult and pediatric patients from Frisco, Mesquite, Lewisville, all over the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and from across the country.
We can answer all your questions about different surgery options, including our clinical practice guidelines, and the various risks to consider for each procedure. Our goal is to help you and your family make an informed decision about the treatment of obesity.
For more information on adolescent bariatrics, contact our Plano weight loss center.
(214) 501-1333
Informative and Compassionate Care Why Patients Come to Our Office in Plano, TX
Monica Blansett
Plano, TX
2023
Dr. Chen came into the room with the most cheerful disposition. You can tell that he has not lost his bedside manner like some doctors do. He was very informative & knowledgeable & was able to put all of my fears at ease. The office staff were very helpful & they know what they're doing when dealing with the insurance companies. I would highly recommend this set of doctors to anyone wanting bariatric surgery!
View on Googlepatrick woods
Plano, TX
2023
Dr Cribbens and his staff have done a great job of explaining everything to me and keeping me updated throughout the entire process. I feel really good about having him do my surgery and I was also referred to him by a family friend. The staff is supportive and knowledgeable and open to any questions or concerns I have. 5 stars all around!
View on GoogleHow Common Is Childhood Obesity?
It's estimated that pediatric obesity affects
14.7 million American children and adolescents.
* According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Weight Loss Surgery Treatment Options
Our team of doctors may recommend one of the following bariatric procedures based on your child's level of obesity and consultation with your child's physician:
What About Ozempic and
Other Weight Loss Drugs?
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Semaglutide (marketed under brand names like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and RYBELSUS®) has made headlines as a nonsurgical weight loss option. While it can help people dealing with obesity, the long-term effects are still unknown, particularly regarding the growth and development of adolescent patients. These weight loss drugs are reserved for people with less than 50 excess pounds to lose and not candidates for bariatric surgery.
How Much Weight Will I Lose?
The results of weight loss surgery will vary from patient to patient based on their current weight, the type of procedure performed, and other factors. During your consultation at the Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery, our doctors can provide realistic estimates about the results of bariatric surgery.
Patients who undergo surgery for weight loss often lose between 60-95% of their excess body weight.
Long-Term Healthy Living
Following bariatric surgery, adolescent patients can make lifestyle changes to help promote further weight loss. Changes in diet, exercise, and overall activity level can help ensure the results of surgery are sustainable.
The team at the Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery will review different post-surgery lifestyle changes for teenage patients. Continued follow-up visits will help them achieve their weight loss and weight management goals. Recommendations may include connecting patients with a physical trainer or dietician to help with long-term success.
Always Supportive and Ready to Help Read Why Our Plano Bariatric Office Is So Popular
Melissa Garcia
Plano, TX
2023
I did a lot and a lot of research! I came across Texas Center for Bariatrics. I had 2 different offices to give a call for a consult. I went with my heart and choose them! It is a BIG decision to actually come in for a consult. From the receptionists to my surgeon Dr. Chen everyone is so heartwarming and professional. I am now 2 weeks post op. And feel GREAT. I am very thankful for everything they have done and will continue to do for me. Plus they have Marty! Which is sooo adorable my son loves him!
View on GoogleDawn Palmateer
Plano, TX
2023
Dr. Cribbin, Dr.Chen and their staff are the most amazing group of people I have ever met. Not only do they care immensely for each and every patient that walks through their doors, the support and guidance makes the whole process easier and much less scary. I would choose them a million times over!
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