Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery, located at 10131 S Yale Ave in Tulsa, OK, offers a comprehensive suite of surgical and non-surgical weight loss solutions designed to help individuals achieve a healthier lifestyle. The clinic is dedicated to providing personalized care, ensuring that each client receives the most effective and safest techniques tailored to their specific needs. With a team of fellowship-trained specialists, Roller Weight Loss is recognized as the most advanced and experienced bariatric surgical group in the region.
Location and Service Area
Conveniently situated at 46th & Harvard, the new location serves patients throughout Tulsa and beyond. The practice welcomes patients from across the region and has even treated individuals from 47 of the 50 states in the United States. Tulsa itself is a cultural hub, nestled at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and serving as a gateway to "Green Country" on the Arkansas River. The city offers a rich array of historical sites, art deco architecture, museums, parks, and waterways, providing an attractive setting for those visiting for treatment.
Surgical Weight Loss Options
For individuals considering surgical options, Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery offers several effective procedures, including:
- Gastric Bypass: A procedure that reduces the size of the stomach and reroutes the digestive system to limit food intake and absorption.
- Gastric Sleeve: This involves removing a significant portion of the stomach to reduce its size and decrease the production of the hunger-stimulating hormone ghrelin.
- Duodenal Switch: A more complex procedure that combines gastric sleeve with intestinal bypass to further reduce calorie and nutrient absorption.
These surgical interventions aim to improve overall health and enhance the quality of life by facilitating significant weight loss and addressing related health conditions. The procedures are performed using Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (ALS,) which the practice believes to be the safest and most effective surgical method.
Non-Surgical Weight Loss Alternatives
Recognizing that surgery is not suitable or desired by everyone, Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery also provides a variety of non-surgical alternatives, such as:
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- Orbera: A non-surgical weight loss balloon placed in the stomach to create a feeling of fullness and reduce hunger.
- Medical Weight Loss: A physician-directed program that includes personalized diet plans, exercise guidance, and medication management to support weight loss.
- BodyTite: A minimally invasive body contouring procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to tighten skin and reduce fat.
These options offer individuals the opportunity to achieve weight loss goals without the downtime and risks associated with surgery.
The Importance of Fellowship Training
Fellowship training is a critical component of a bariatric surgeon's education. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the largest national society for weight loss surgery, emphasizes the importance of this advanced training. Fellowship training involves covering 20 different topics under the guidance of mentors in the field, along with extensive hands-on experience performing weight loss procedures. At Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery, all surgeons are fellowship trained, ensuring they have met the rigorous requirements to complete the program.
Meet the Bariatric Surgeons
Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced bariatric surgeons:
- Dr. Josh Roller: A leader in minimally invasive bariatric surgery, Dr. Roller has performed over 7,000 state-of-the-art procedures. He is a recognized authority in weight loss surgery and is among the most accomplished medical professionals in the field.
- Dr. Yong S. Kwon: Recognized as an accomplished bariatric surgeon with advanced training in surgical techniques, Dr. Kwon brings a wealth of expertise to the practice.
- Dr. Kristin R. Roller: Serving as the bariatric medical specialist, Dr. Roller is a board-certified family medicine physician with specific expertise in weight loss surgery.
- Dr. Jaime Dutton: Fellowship trained at Stanford University in Advanced Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery, Dr. Dutton has extensive training in a range of minimally invasive bariatric surgeries.
- Dr. Brian Herritt: A board-certified bariatric surgeon with fellowship training from the University of Missouri, Dr. Herritt completed his medical degree at the University of Oklahoma and surgery residency at LSU Health Sciences Center. He is also an Army veteran who served in Iraq.
Patient Experiences and Testimonials
The impact of Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery is evident in the numerous testimonials from satisfied patients. Here are a few examples:
- One patient shared, "My husband and I both had weight loss surgery with Roller. I’m so glad we did. We are now living our best lives and not just existing. So many medical diagnoses have been removed. We now get to live our lives, enjoy our kids, our grandkids, and so many more to come! The staff are very professional and caring. I love that everything is in-house and there are not multiple trips to associated providers. Everything was clearly explained and all options were considered. Roller Weight Loss has been a huge life changer!"
- Another patient expressed gratitude, saying, "Roller Weight Loss has been a huge life changer! With a lot of hard work and the right direction from team Roller, weight loss is possible! Shout out to Dr. Kwon for doing my DS Surgery."
- One patient recounted their journey from nearly 500lbs to a healthy weight, stating, "When I started with Roller Weight Loss, I was over 400lbs and now two years after RNY bypass I am down to 225lbs and currently competing in CrossFit. Dr. Roller and staff at Roller Weight Loss helped me save my life and give the quality of life I strive for. I am now able to do what my family needs me to do and I am able play with my daughter! This has given me a passion for fitness and helping others which I have turned into my career running a gym, as well as, being a certified personal trainer. My family and I cannot thank Dr."
- Another patient shared, "One day I went to have a physical and my primary doctor let me know that I was sitting around 330 lbs. I couldn’t believe it; I kept asking myself how long have I been ignoring the fact that mentally and physically I was unwell? I was referred to Dr. Roller and I remember still feeling like there was no light at the end of the tunnel. That feeling of anxiety and fear was alleviated once I walked through Dr. Roller’s office door. On December 31, 2018, I went into surgery excited to start off the new year with a new mindset and of course a new lifestyle. Today, I currently weigh 128 lbs. and it has changed my life forever. Not only do I feel better about myself mentally but physically as well! I am now extremely active, resuming old sports I use to enjoy like golf and tennis. I don’t feel the shame I used to feel when I would see pictures of myself. I have regained a significant amount of confidence back, something that hasn’t been seen for over a decade now. Thank you, Dr. Roller and staff for everything you have done."
- One patient described the profound impact of their weight loss surgery, saying, "It would take too much time to describe how much my life has changed since my weight loss surgery. I am able to enjoy life so much more. From the little non-scale victories like sitting in seats comfortably or crossing my legs, to big things such as running my first 5K and dancing at my niece’s wedding in Mexico. There have been trips, Razorback games, Jeep rides, concerts, rodeos, waterfalls, geocaching finds, camping trips, horse races, live theater performances, Silver Dollar City visits and dance lessons. I now volunteer for charities close to my heart, spend more time doing activities with my husband and daughters, as well as hosting friends and family in our home."
- Another patient shared their lifelong struggle with weight, "I remember as a child worrying about my weight, and I worried up until the day I had my weight loss surgery. Being a child and worrying about weight was a terrible feeling, but what’s worse was stressing about it through adulthood when all the negative health effects started taking a toll on me. At the age of 27, I decided I was not going to go down the path of diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and fluid retention. I had a physical at work and all the things I mentioned above were borderline. That is when I knew I had to make a change. After all the failed attempts at diets, I knew surgery was my path to live a healthy, happy life. My surgery was Dec."
- One patient who had struggled with weight regain shared their success, "After a cycle of losing weight and gaining it right back, I decided to see what Dr. Roller could do for me. After visiting with him, he thought I would be a great candidate for surgery. I’m 34 and weighed 243 pounds. I had surgery March 15, 2015, and now I have lost 122 pounds and currently weigh 121 pounds. I have never felt better and am so thankful to Dr. Roller for all the new opportunities I have now that I feel so much better."
- Another patient described their transformation, saying, "I would lose weight only to gain it back, plus some. The things I loved to do including sports, especially golf, were slowly slipping away from me. I was 373 at my heaviest. I had surgery Dec 9, 2015, and today I weigh 203! I am more active at age 53 than I was at 43 or even 33. The dark cloud that was constantly over me is gone."
- One patient shared their journey to motherhood, "Dr. Roller, I can’t tell you how much you’ve changed my life. Kelly suffered from thyroid and insulin issues and gained 120 pounds in two years. Kelly and her husband tried to have a child for 12 years, but they were unsuccessful because of her weight. At age 34 she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease and decided to have gastric bypass surgery. Over the course of a year, she lost 135 pounds. In 2012 after 15 years of marriage she found out that she was pregnant and gave birth to a healthy, happy, baby girl named Kacie."
- Another patient recounted their renewed zest for life, "I decided to have weight loss surgery to help regain my life. I was tired of sitting on the sidelines just watching my family and friends enjoying life and doing the activities that I wished I could do. My braking point was going to a festival and I was worn out, out of breath, and over it from just walking from the car to the event. I have several friends and family members that have had success with Dr Roller and they were my inspiration and motivation to go through with it. I was at my heaviest at 426 pounds and was starting to get to where I couldn’t do simple day to day task to even take care of myself. Now I am a little over a year out for MDS and I have maintained at 175-180 pounds for the past 3 months and I am doing things that I was doing when I was in my teens."
- One patient emphasized the importance of support, "You know everyone’s journey is different in life, but one of the things I think we need to remember the most is it’s all about support. The last few years have been an eye open experience for me. Never before had I been able to lose weight. Yes maybe 10 pounds or so, but then it would come right back. Then I made a decision. I was to the point something had to be done, or let’s face it, almost 600 pound Carol was going to probably die. You hear horror stories of people getting weight loss surgery and their friends/family saying oh it’s the easy way out and not providing support. I had excepted this would happen to me as well. Little did I know I have an amazing support group. An amazing husband, friends that are more like family and a group of co-workers who are more family than co-workers. They’ve seen and lived the good, bad and really ugly parts of me and have never stopped encouraging me and loving me. Without these folks I would have failed miserably but 390 pounds less here I am. I’m grateful for them, this support group, where I’ve met some amazing folks, and to the staff at Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery and of course Josh Roller. Today I went to work and took a picture with some of my team in my “fat pants” four of us fit….It was sad but made such a statement of my work. I’ve gone from a 7xl pants down to a 4. Thank you guys for loving me!!"
- Another patient celebrated their incredible transformation, "Anyone that is worried about Weight Loss Surgery being right for them or is this surgery worth it. YES, YES, YES it is!!! What a year it has been! I have lost 150 pounds. ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY pounds. How insane is that?! I was in a desperate place. Disgusted. Exhausted. I wanted a better life for me and my children. I FEEL amazing and have so much energy. I have learned to eat healthy. Exercise is a daily part of my life (I am one pf those people 🤷 ). I have enjoyed so many new activities. My kids are loving their more carefree energetic mom and they are super proud of me. I plan on continuing sharing my journey."
These testimonials highlight the life-changing impact that Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery has on its patients, helping them achieve their weight loss goals and improve their overall well-being.
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The Path to Success Plan
Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery offers a physician-directed Path to Success Plan, which includes several different modalities designed for lifelong success. This plan is tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals, ensuring a personalized approach to weight loss.
Medical Weight Loss Options
Recognizing that not everyone needs or is ready for surgery, Roller Weight Loss offers comprehensive medical weight loss options. These programs are directed by Dr. Josh and Kristin Roller, supported by APNs and dietitians. The medical weight loss program offers a variety of non-surgical options, and patients are not required to attend a seminar to participate. The program often combines appetite suppressants, injections, and vitamins, along with a behavior modification program designed to help patients make lasting lifestyle changes.
Commitment to Individualized Care
At Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery, the team is committed to treating each patient as an individual. They understand the challenges of living with excess weight and the impact it has on their patients' lives. The goal is to help individuals start on the road to a happier, healthier life through personalized programs delivered with compassionate care and attention.
Free Online Seminar and Personalized Consultations
The first step on the journey to dramatic weight loss, improved overall health, and a happier, more confident life is to attend a free online seminar. Following the seminar, individuals can book personalized consultations with the expert team to identify the most suitable path toward realizing their aspirations of leading a healthier life.
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