Bariatric Surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital

The goal of the Bariatric Surgery Program at Texas Children’s Hospital is to promote lifelong health and wellness in adolescents through effective, lasting weight loss. More than 20% of adolescents in the United States are overweight and many suffer from conditions associated with obesity, including diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, decreased life expectancy and more. Since 2004, Texas Children’s has performed more than 100 weight-loss surgeries, helping patients lose more than 50% their excess weight and improving their overall health. With bariatric surgery, we are able to intervene early and make an impact that lasts. Learn more at texaschildrens.org/departments/bariatric-surgery.