What is bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss procedure that changes the size of your stomach to assist with weight loss, treats complications from obesity—such as joint pain, headaches, and reflux—and reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Want to learn more? Call 512-421-4408 to learn more about our free educational bariatric surgery seminars.
If you have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher and are between the ages of 18-70, bariatric surgery could be the right treatment for you.
Obesity affects around 40% of all Americans, increasing the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.
Meet our bariatric surgery team
Our bariatric surgery team has undergone extensive training, including Si/Xi robotic surgery certification, and Dr. Medina has performed hundreds of surgeries throughout the last five years. With the support of our registered dietitians, we work with you before and after the surgery to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Lorraine Castillo
Bariatric Coordinator
Staff Medical Assistant
Bariatric surgery options
ARC specializes in the following bariatric surgery procedures:
Vertical sleeve gastrectomy
This weight-loss surgery reduces the size of your stomach and limits the amount of food you can eat in one sitting. The route of digestion is preserved as part of the stomach is removed and the remaining is formed into a vertical sleeve. As a result, you will feel full sooner and longer.
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Roux-en-y gastric bypass
Gastric bypass surgery alters the way your stomach and small intestine process food. The surgeon creates a small pouch in the stomach and attaches it directly to a portion of the small intestine. The small pouch allows food to bypass a part of the small intestine and reduces the amount of fat and calories you absorb from the foods you eat.
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Bariatric revision surgery
Revision surgery is a personalized approach that contemplates the correction or improvement of previous bariatric surgeries depending on the type of bariatric surgery that was previously performed.
We will start with an EGD (upper endoscopy) of the esophagus and stomach to evaluate the general shape of the anatomy. Once we have that information, we can see what options are right for you.
Gastric band removal is a common revision in our practice.
Bariatric surgery seminars
What:
You can learn more about bariatric surgery by attending our regular seminars.
Call 512-421-4408 to RSVP to an upcoming seminar.
We will discuss the following:
- Who qualifies for bariatric surgery
- The types of weight-loss surgery offered at ARC
- What to expect before and after surgery
- General insurance information
- Overall formula for success before and after surgery
- Frequently asked questions about bariatric surgery
- Next steps to booking your new patient consultation
Where:
ARC Medical Plaza Specialty
1401 Medical Parkway
Building B, Suite 200 (lobby)
Cedar Park, TX 78613
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When:
ARC Bariatric seminars are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm.
Call 512-421-4408 to RSVP to an upcoming seminar.
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