It's Time to Act. Lose Weight Now.

Imagine how good it will feel to be able to walk without losing your breath, to easily climb stairways and take part in physical activities again. You'll be able to buy clothes that fit, go wherever you want and, best of all, you'll have a life that's free from the dangerous complications that come from being overweight.

Attend a Weight-Loss Seminar

To find out more about weight-loss surgery at McAllen Heart Hospital, attend a free seminar. RSVP to Direct Doctors Plus at 800-879-1033 or Paula Kilgore, RN, CBN at 956-664-1616.

Seminars are scheduled in the conference room at McAllen Heart Hospital. Future dates and times to be announced.

Attend A Weight-Loss Surgery Seminar At Home
If you want to learn more about weight-loss surgery, but prefer not to attend a seminar, you can now get the information you need in the comfort of your home. Find out more in this series of videos from The Weight-Loss Surgery Center at McAllen Heart Hospital >

"Beary Buddies" Support Group

The "Beary Buddies" Weight Loss Surgery support group is for individuals who have had weight loss surgery or are considering it.

Dates: Second Tuesday of the month

Location: Weight Loss Surgery Center
416 Lindberg Ave. Ste. B, McAllen, Tx
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

For more information, contact Paula Kilgore, RN, CBN, Bariatric Director at 956-664-1616 or paula.kilgore@uhsrgv.com.

Post Op Nutrition Class

The Weight Loss Surgery Center offers a Post Op Nutrition Class for patients who have just had weight loss surgery. The class offers information on your new diet, vitamin intake, and general information about life after weight loss surgery, including support group attendance and long term follow up with your surgeon. For more information or to register, call 956-664-1616.

Future class dates and times to be announced.

More Information

Weight-Loss Surgery Home

Four options for weight-loss surgery

The weight-loss surgery process

Meet the Staff

Attend a weight-loss seminar

Weight-Loss Surgery Video Center

Staff Testimonials

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