Gastric Bypass Plano, TX
Minimally Invasive for Maximum Benefits
- Robotic precision with the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System
- Over 16,000 lives transformed since 2001
- Certified Master Bariatric Surgeons of Excellence
- Part of the Lantern network
Why Patients Choose Us for Gastric Bypass Surgery
Leading Surgeons
Dr. Joseph Cribbins and Dr. Edmund Chen are board-certified bariatric specialists who have helped transform over 16,000 lives. With decades of combined experience and a reputation for excellence, they perform hundreds of gastric bypass surgeries each year and are nationally recognized for their expertise.
Advanced Technology
We use the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System to perform ultra-minimally invasive surgery with exceptional precision. This advanced robotic technology allows for smaller incisions, less scarring, reduced blood loss, and faster recovery, making gastric bypass a truly beneficial solution for those who need it most.
Dedicated Support
From your first consultation to long after surgery, we’re with you every step of the way. Patients benefit from one-on-one guidance, detailed aftercare instructions, and ongoing follow-ups. Our compassionate team is committed to helping you succeed both physically and emotionally for the long haul.
Bariatric Surgery
We Operate in the Area's Best Hospitals
Our surgeons perform gastric bypass procedures at four award-winning hospitals across the Plano area. These facilities are recognized for surgical excellence, safety, and patient experience, so you can feel confident you’re getting top-tier care in a state-of-the-art environment.
One Operation Can Change Your Life
Get Started With a Consultation
If you're ready to overcome your struggle with weight loss, schedule a consultation with Dr. Cribbins and his team at the Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery in Plano, TX.
Dr. Cribbins is currently offering both in-person office visits and virtual consultations. Whether you want to discuss your surgical weight loss options or remove your excess skin after weight loss, we may be able to help.
To request a time that works for you, fill out our online form or give our team a call:
Patients Recommend Us
"I am very happy with Dr Cribbins and his staf he is súper profesional He is one of the few doctors that really care about his patients, he take all the time to explain anything you need to know. I also have work with Dr Chen and he as well is a great doctor now I feel like the entire office is part of my family. They did change my life!!!! all the love to the Texas center for Bariatrics and advanced surgery." — Paola, 5-Star Review
Worry-Free
Bariatric Surgery Through Lantern
Lantern (formerly SurgeryPlus) partners with employers to eliminate the typical financial and logistical hurdles of surgery. If you’re covered through your employer, your procedure may come at no cost to you, with no deductibles or copays, and zero out-of-pocket expenses.
You’ll work with a dedicated Care Advocate who handles every detail, from booking your consult to arranging travel. Many patients even qualify for free flights, hotel stays, and daily expenses for both themselves and a companion.
Care You Can Afford
We're proud to accept most insurances so your bariatric procedure can fit into your budget. If you have out-of-pocket costs, we accept financing through CareCredit® and Prosper Healthcare Lending.
What Is Gastric Bypass?
Gastric bypass surgery, also known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, is a weight loss surgery that both reduces the size of the stomach and reroutes a portion of the small intestine. The surgery works on several levels to induce healthy, natural weight loss:
- By reducing the size of the stomach, patients feel full after consuming less food (this is known as a restrictive effect).
- Because a portion of the small intestine is bypassed, fewer calories and nutrients are absorbed (this is known as a malabsorptive effect).
- The rerouting of the food stream reduces the production of ghrelin, a hormone in the gut that creates sensations of hunger. Less ghrelin production leads to a decrease in appetite and hunger cravings.
When performed by an experienced, board-certified surgeon like Plano's Dr. Cribbins and Dr. Chen, gastric bypass surgery has very low complication rates and can lead to truly life-changing weight loss.
What Does "Roux-en-Y" Mean?
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"Roux-en-Y" is the most common approach to gastric bypass surgery. It gets this name because "Roux" is the name of the surgeon who developed the technique, and because the rearranged small intestine resembles the shape of a letter Y.
How Gastric Bypass Can Help You
Lose Weight
Gastric bypass surgery leads to healthy, sustainable weight loss. Many patients lose 90 percent or more of their excess weight.
Improve Your Health
Gastric bypass surgery can improve several obesity-related health conditions, including heart disease, GERD, obstructive sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes.
Live the Life YOU Want
After a gastric bypass, you will have increased energy, improved health, and greatly boosted confidence, allowing you to go out and live a full, active life. Many patients report feeling more at ease when shopping for clothing and sitting on airplanes after surgery.
“Really able to kick life’s butt now.”
Sarah was referred to Dr. Joseph Cribbins of Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery by a friend who had seen great success from her own weight loss surgery. Sarah says she made the right choice by trusting our Plano, TX, practice with her care. She’s lost over 100 pounds, is able to keep up with her young child, and feels ready to tackle anything life throws her way.
The Da Vinci Xi System
for Ultra-Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery
In the early days of bariatric surgery, performing a gastric bypass required large incisions that exposed the organs. Later, surgeons moved on to laparoscopic surgery, so they were able to insert cameras and surgical tools through small incisions and perform the surgery without exposing the organs. Now, with advances in technology, the next great innovation in bariatric surgery is here: the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System.
Dr. Cribbins of Plano, TX, is at the forefront of innovations in bariatric surgery. He began using the Da Vinci system in 2012 and is highly experienced with this surgical technology. The Da Vinci Xi Surgical System is an array of robotic arms that hold surgical instruments while being precisely controlled by Dr. Cribbins. When he uses it to perform a gastric bypass, he can operate through tiny incisions and make accurate, delicate maneuvers that extend beyond the limits of the human hand. The system provides him with a three-dimensional, high-definition view of the abdominal cavity, so he actually has a better view of your organs than he would with the naked eye.
The cumulative result of using this technology is a faster, safer surgery with better patient results.
The Benefits
of Da Vinci Xi Surgery
- Tiny Incisions
- Less Scarring
- Quicker Recovery
- Enhanced Precision
- Less Blood Loss
- Better Results
Ready to Make a Change? Contact Our Bariatric Team in Plano Today
Patients all over the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth area have left traditional laparoscopic procedures in the past and benefited from the Da Vinci Surgical System. You too can have a minimally invasive gastric procedure that leaves you with fewer scars, a faster recovery time, and results that you simply can't achieve with traditional laparoscopic procedures.
If you're ready to commit to a gastric procedure, we want to hear from you. Request a consultation with our form or call our Plano, TX, office:
Our Patient Results Say It All
In practice since 2001, our board-certified surgeon has changed over 16,000 lives in the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. Check out our before-and-after gallery to discover just how life-changing weight loss surgery with Dr. Cribbins in Plano, TX, can be.
“Absolute life-saver.”
"Dr. Chen is an absolute life saver. He made me feel comfortable with the process and guided me the whole way through. I didn’t have a single worry the morning of surgery because I trusted him 100%. The next morning after surgery he arrived at the hospital shortly after my wife did. His dedication to his patients is second to none. When I first considered the procedure I was nervous and scared. Thanks to Dr. Chen I would do it many times over. You could not select a better surgeon." — Josh, 5-Star Review
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"Would recommend to anyone."
"Dr. Cribbins is a spectacular surgeon and the entire process of surgery and recovery has been a great experience. He is professional and laid back at the same time making him easy to talk to even about difficult medical decisions. His staff is friendly and so many of them are patients as well so they know exactly what you are going through. They are one of the few bariatric clinics that offer so many options and keep up with you long past the procedure. You are a patient for life and they do everything they can to make your experience safe and effective. Would recommend to anyone."
— Derek, 5-Star Review
At the Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery, we're not interested in performing as many surgeries as possible. Our heart and passion for better bariatrics is as big as Texas, and that's why people travel the distance to see us. We genuinely care for patients and want them to achieve improved health and a better quality of life through weight loss. At Texas Center, patients are family.
When you meet with Dr. Cribbins or Dr. Chen for an initial consultation at our office in Plano, TX, or through telemedicine in the comfort of your home, our doctor will consider your unique concerns, goals, medical conditions, and more to recommend the most suitable approach to weight loss for you. Medical weight management, for example, might be better than weight loss surgery for some patients. You will feel at ease right away with your doctor's warm and caring personality and can rest assured he will never judge you.
Discover why men and women from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and all over the United States are glad they chose Drs. Cribbins and Dr. Chen. Request an initial consultation by filling out our form or giving us a call:
Gastric Bypass Candidacy
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is typically only recommended to patients who:
Have Obesity-Related Health Concerns
If your weight has contributed to health concerns such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obstructive sleep apnea, or high blood pressure, gastric bypass surgery may be recommended as a treatment.
Are Serious About Weight Loss
Gastric bypass surgery is not reversible and will forever change the way your body processes food. You should only consider a gastric bypass if you are ready to make significant changes to your lifestyle and diet after the surgery.
Have a BMI over 30
A body mass index over 30 indicates morbid obesity. Overweight patients can benefit greatly from the restrictive and malabsorptive effects of gastric bypass surgery.
Calculate Your BMI
Gastric Bypass Step-by-Step
Dr. Cribbins performs Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery at state-of-the-art operating rooms in four award-winning hospitals in the Plano area. Here's what happens during a typical gastric bypass:
Our Plano team performs hundreds of gastric bypass surgeries each year, so you can trust we're a prime choice for your care.
Gastric Bypass Recovery
Fortunately, our ultra-minimally invasive approach to weight loss surgery results in recovery periods that are shorter and easier than ever before. That being said, a gastric bypass is still a significant change to your body's anatomy, and you should plan to minimize physical activity for 1-2 weeks before you are able to resume your normal routine.
Most patients typically have a hospital stay of one to three nights after gastric bypass surgery. Dr. Cribbins and the hospital staff will do everything they can to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible during your stay.
Upon returning home, you will need to follow a very specific diet as your stomach and intestines heal. You will start with a liquid diet and gradually move on to more solid foods. We will give you very detailed instructions, so you know what you are able to eat.
We like to schedule several follow-up appointments at our Plano office for our bariatric patients so we can monitor their health and weight loss.
Gastric Bypass vs. Gastric Sleeve
In recent years, gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, has risen in popularity as a weight loss surgery. Sleeve gastrectomy is a more straightforward weight loss procedure than the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: it simply involves reducing the size of the stomach. Here are some comparisons to keep in mind when deciding between the two surgeries:
- Gastric bypass can result in greater weight loss, so it is typically recommended to patients with higher BMI and who suffer from acid reflux.
- Gastric bypass tends to be more effective at improving health conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or obstructive sleep apnea.
- Because gastric bypass surgery is more involved, the operating time is slightly longer than gastric sleeve surgery.
Dr. Cribbins can complete both gastric bypass surgery and gastric sleeve surgery with his ultra-minimally invasive approach. When you visit our office in Plano, TX, for a consultation, Dr. Cribbins will determine which bariatric surgery is better for you.
We Earn 5 Stars
"The process with Dr. Cribbins office has been great since I first visited last July. I had my surgery in October last year and am 6 months post-op. His office staff is friendly and helpful. I feel happy with my progress and would recommend Dr. Cribbins office/services to anyone." — Rachel, 5-Star Review
