Tired of feeling tired and overweight?  Are you considering surgical options for weight loss?  Dr. Turnquest and his team are committed to helping you achieve your weight loss and health goals.  We perform as a part of your sucessful program,



Dr. Turnquest performs all procedures personally and will be available to you throughout your journey.  What sets us apart from other programs is our excellent outcomes and our dedicaton to personalized care. 

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Surgical Weight Loss Options

Discover the healthier, happier you inside

Who is a candidate?
Surgical intervention for obesity is a decision not to be thought of lightly.  Surgery is indicated for motivated persons with a BMI (Body Mass Index) greater than 40  (~100lbs over ideal body weight) or a BMI of 35 or higher with associated co-morbidities (diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, etc).

For anyone who has considered a weight loss program, there is certainly no shortage of choices.  In fact, to qualify for insurance coverage of weight loss surgery, many insurers require patients to have a history of medically supervised non-surgical weight loss efforts.  Unfortunately, even the most effective interventions have proven to be effective for only a small percentage of patients.  It is estimated that less than 5% of individuals who participate in non-surgical weight loss programs will lose a significant amount of weight and maintain that loss for a long period of time.  T he National Institutes of Health has determined that surgery is the only long term effective solution for weight loss and resolution of associated co-morbidities. 

If diet and behavior modifications have failed you and surgery is your next option, it is important to understand that diet and behavior modification will be instrumental to sustained weight loss after your surgery.  The surgery itself is only a tool to get your body started losing weight - complying with diet and behavior modifications required by most surgeons would determine your ultimate success.

Dr. Turnquest, our bariatric coordinator, dietician, support groups and psychologist are here to help and are readily available throughout your journey.  Let our welcoming team help improve your life.

Why wait?  Call us today at 281-444-8090 or email us: weightloss@dturnquest.com


                          Discover the healthier, happier, you inside.