About NewStart from Memorial Hermann
You can overcome obesity and start living a healthier life with NewStart, Memorial Hermann's surgical weight loss program.
NewStart has 4 locations throughout the Houston, TX metro area: North Houston/The Woodlands, Southeast Houston, Texas Medical Center, and West Houston/Memorial City. All NewStart facilities have been designated as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence or are accredited by the American College of Surgeons Bariatric Surgery Center Network.
Quick Fact
For insurance purposes, write a description of how morbid obesity decreases the quality of your life. Be sure to include details such as difficulty walking, socializing, or maintaining personal hygiene. This documentation can be useful for your bariatric program and health insurance company
NewStart is a comprehensive, patient-centered program. The NewStart team is with you every step of the way, from assistance with insurance approvals to pre-surgical counseling to post-surgical recovery and support. One surgery does not fit all. With the entire NewStart team at your disposal, we will find the solution that is best for you. And we will work with you to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight for the rest of your life.
Weight loss surgery is synonymous with change: physical, social, and emotional. As a weight loss surgery patient, not only will your body change, but so will your attitudes about food, eating behaviors and self-image. Your relationships with family, friends and co-workers may also change. We address every issue you are likely to face in the months and years after surgery. Our support groups provide emotional support and post-operative education to help ensure your long-term weight loss success.