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Houston Weight Loss Surgery Center, the office of Dr. Elias Darido, is a leading provider of comprehensive weight loss solutions in the greater Houston area.

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Dr. Elias Darido discusses the relationship between excess weight and acid reflux disease during a recent segment of Great Day Houston with Deborah Duncan

Watch a recent segment of Great Day Houston, where Dr. Darido explains the approach to acid reflux disease in overweight patients interested in bariatric surgery.

Dr. Elias Darido - Houston's Sleeve Surgeon

Meet Dr. Elias Darido

Effective, safe and durable weight loss treatment solutions“ is the vision of Dr. Elias Darido, founder and chief surgeon of Houston Weight Loss Surgery Center. In today’s healthcare environment, many overweight patients are falling victims to fad diets, fake pills and false promises. Meet Houston Sleeve Surgeon, Dr. Elias Darido

What Sets Us Apart

Our unique weight loss surgery practice revolves around providing effective and safe weight loss solutions. Our focus on successful outcomes is specifically geared for your unique medical condition. Learn more about our weight loss center

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Dr. Darido specializes in a wide range of weight loss surgeries including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and lap band conversion to bypass or sleeve. Dr. Darido is especially focused on the upper part of the stomach also called gastric fundus. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy

Are You a Candidate?

The are many factors that determine whether weight loss surgery is right for you. One of the main criteria is having a BMI of over 35 as well as other indicators such as type II diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and other respiratory disorders. See if you’re a candidate for weight loss surgery

Insurance Accepted

Insurance coverage for weight loss surgery depends on the plan you have chosen, including specific coverage options in your policy and your employer’s health plan. Houston Weight Loss Surgery Center has a dedicated insurance specialist who can help you. Using insurance to cover your weight loss surgery

Your Weight Loss Journey

The health care team at Houston Weight Loss Surgery Center is committed to making your weight loss journey as smooth as possible. Your weight loss journey begins at the Houston Weight Loss Center

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Heartburn After VSG

Yolanda from Houston sent us this question: “Hello, in June 2014 I had VSG surgery and hiatal hernia repair. I lost 135 pounds, and my acid reflux was better for a while but slowly came back over the years. I regained all the weight and became sick with acid reflux. In June of this year,…

Going from Sleeve to Bypass: How Much Weight Do You Lose?

Gastric sleeve to bypass conversion usually does not lead to substantial additional weight loss if the original gastric sleeve surgery was done properly. Both sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass are metabolic surgeries with similar mechanisms of action. They mainly alter gut hormone secretion in response to food intake by increasing gastric emptying and food passage…

Robotic Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Robotic bariatric surgery is available in Houston for several weight loss procedures including gastric sleeve surgery. However, merits of the robotic approach compared to traditional laparoscopic surgery are still unknown. While the robotic approach may sound advanced and can be helpful in certain types of surgeries, studies have not shown clear benefits over traditional laparoscopy…

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