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Terry K. Scarborough, M.D. and Sherman C. Yu, M.D.

Texas Laparoscopic Consultants was founded on a simple guiding principal – help our patients live longer, happier, healthier lives. We understand the effects of weight loss are far more reaching than a slimmer waistline. Common conditions such as diabetes and hypertension are directly linked to obesity, creating weight loss challenges. Bariatrics surgical intervention often leads to curing such conditions in addition to improving body image – allowing our patients to feel better, look better, and live better.
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Obesity Facts

There are now an estimated 11 million people in the U.S. considered to be ‘morbidly obese,’ meaning they are 75-100 pounds or more over their healthy weight. Morbid obesity is a disease characterized by accumulation of fat, strong resistance to dietary management, greatly increased risk of health problems.
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