San Antonio, May 2018 – As businesses and residents in Bexar County explore ways to improve health and wellness, a San Antonio man was recently recognized by the American Heart Association (San Antonio) for his dramatic lifestyle changes. Chris Sander, who lost more than 200 pounds after undergoing weight loss surgery, credits the doctors and staff at the Bariatric Medical...
Obesity is a serious health issue affecting more than one-third of Americans. It affects mobility, impacts self-esteem and increases the risk of many causes of preventable death—including type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease and some types of cancer. In addition, obesity raises medical costs by an average of $1,429 per patient per year. In light of the above, the need...
Bariatric surgical procedures focus on altering the digestive tract to limit the amount of food you can consume or absorb. The first bariatric surgery designed for weight loss was performed in the 1950s, and since then, weight loss options have evolved to include multiple techniques supported by decades of data on their long-term success. As an important caveat, these procedures must be...
San Antonio, April 9, 2018 — The Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas (BMI of Texas), which specializes in a variety of weight loss surgeries in San Antonio, today announced Dr. Punam Patel has joined the practice. Dr. Patel brings a unique quality to BMI of Texas and San Antonio as one of the city’s only female fellowship-trained advanced laparoscopic and...
December 13, 2016 – The Bariatric Medical Institute of Texas (BMI of Texas) today announced it is the first and only weight loss practice in south Texas to offer the new Obalon Balloon System, a swallowable intragastric balloon system designed to help achieve weight loss in adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30-40. The Obalon Balloon System, which...
For many years, walking groups have been a popular option for people looking to achieve their basic fitness goals with the support of those around them. Participants of walking groups can motivate each other to walk regularly and to obtain the numerous health benefits that walking provides. Walk with a Doc is a local walking group event held on the...
As you strive to become healthier, you may have heard about paleo diet benefits. The paleo diet is regarded as one of the healthiest options out there because it is focused on your genetics and is effective at keeping you lean, strong and full of energy. Based on a Stone Age diet, it aims to recreate what a “caveman” would...
Starting off the new year by making healthy choices and implementing an active lifestyle can go a long way toward promoting your overall health in the long run. In San Antonio, there are many options for achieving your New Year’s health and fitness resolutions, from frequenting healthier restaurants to increasing your physical activity. 1. Walk more often If your New...
Amid balancing work, school and other obligations, it can be challenging to participate in comprehensive physical activities such as going to the gym or playing a sport. However, along with following an appropriate diet, there is a simple and convenient way to stay healthy: walking for about 30 minutes a day. The health benefits of walking are numerous and include...
Spices and herbs have been used to flavor food items for thousands of years, and research continues to show that these natural food components have multiple health benefits. From regulating blood sugar levels to lowering cholesterol, the benefits of herbs and spices are many. If you’re considering a healthier lifestyle that involves getting in shape and even shedding some weight,...
Gastric Sleeve Surgery can range drastically in price, but you aren't necessarily getting better service for your money. BMI of Texas's state of the art facility allows us to cost effectively provide this proceedure while providing top quality service.
| City | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dallas A | $13,400 |
| Dallas B | $11,000 |
| Houston A | $16,000 |
| Houston B | $14,300 |
| Houston B | $14,300 |
| Los Angeles A | $12,000 |
| Los Angeles B | $25,000 |
| BMI of Texas | $9,400 |
