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Providing the Greater Houston area with a comprehensive range of minimally invasive weight loss surgeries and solutions.

Balette Bariatric Center

American Board of Surgery certified and a member of the Surgical Group of The Woodlands. Dr. Balette is pleased to offer bariatric surgery to patients in The Woodlands & Greater Houston Area

Today’s weight loss surgical options are phenomenal because of what they can do from a metabolic standpoint. Many of the co-morbid conditions related to obesity (diabetes and high blood pressure) lessen or even resolve as a result of the surgery. We are able to improve and prolong our patients’ lives—that’s “Truly Powerful.” Dr. Balette and his team offer a comprehensive treatment options:

Dr. Balette’s Program is designed and developed to be completely comprehensive and local, saving his patients valuable time, travel, and stress.

Surgeries are performed at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands, which is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Bariatric Surgery Center Network & Houston Methodist The Woodlands.

With pre-surgery counseling, nutritional seminars, post-operative care and support groups— all in The Woodlands. We have helped countless patients achieve their weightloss goals!

Bariatric Surgery Solutions

Dr. Balette developed the program in The Woodlands and designed it to be completely comprehensive so patients don’t have to drive all over Houston for the different aspects of their treatments. Surgeries are performed at Memorial Hermann, which is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Bariatric Surgery Center Network and Houston Methodist the Woodlands hospital. The program uses a multi-disciplinary approach with pre-surgery counseling, nutritional seminars, post-op care and support groups—all in The Woodlands.

Gastric Sleeve

Gastric Sleeve transforms the stomach into a  skinny sleeve approximately 75% of its original size. You feel full and stay full quicker.

Gastric Bypass

This surgery reduces the size of the stomach and allows food to bypass part of the small intestine resulting in extreme weight loss.

Gastric Banding

Fastens an adjustable band around your stomach, reducing capacity without interfering with the body’s intestines.

Gastric Balloon

Non-surgical procedure, inserting a balloon into the stomach through the mouth, encouraging your body to eat smaller portions.