Category: Bariatric Surgery

The time is here. You’ve made the decision to address your weight issue through surgery. But which option is right for you? What’s best for your goals? The gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) is among the most popular, with about 150,000 performed each year in the United States. However, when choosing bariatric surgery, you want the best physician […]

Robotic surgery has become one of the greatest weapons in the fight against obesity. Not only does it offer superior results, but the procedure itself also has many benefits — especially when compared to traditional surgery. Over 20 years ago, just like many other surgeries, bariatric surgery was an open, difficult operation requiring large incisions. […]

Preparing for surgery that causes drastic changes to your weight should never be a blindsiding event. Though the path to weight loss surgery has many important steps, we’re here to help you walk them out. Surprisingly, preparing for weight loss surgery doesn’t just involve focusing on the physicality of your body. It actually calls for mental preparation. […]

When you had your gastric band surgery, you probably noticed immediate changes. The procedure created an adjustable small pouch above your stomach to lessen your food intake. But you may be thinking you’d like to have it removed. Board-certified bariatric surgeon Dr. Scott Stowers has over 25 years performing bariatric surgery. Because some patients can experience complications […]

Robotic surgery became popular in the 1980s for its many advantages. At The Bariatric Experts, in Frisco, or Abilene, Texas, Dr. Scott Stowers works as a highly trained, experienced surgeon who performs robotic surgeries, which allows him to overcome some of the limitations that come with traditional surgery. How robotic surgery works Dr. Stowers uses the da Vinci® surgical system […]