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S.K.H. Weight Loss Team · Taoyuan, Taiwan

Sometimes the body
needs more than
willpower can give.

Weight is a medical issue, not a personal failing. We're here to find out what's actually going on, and what can genuinely help.

20 yrs
in metabolic surgery
4,000+
surgeries performed
TMBSDA
founder
Dr. Kong-Han Ser
WHERE ARE YOU RIGHT NOW

What brings you here?

Most people come to us from one of three places. Pick the one that sounds most like you.

SELF-ASSESSMENT · 2022 ASMBS/IFSO GUIDELINES

Am I a candidate for metabolic surgery?

A few quick questions. We'll walk you through the clinical criteria that actually matter: BMI, comorbidities, and a couple of things most people don't think to ask about.

Dr. Kong-Han Ser
THE SURGEON

Dr. Kong-Han Ser

Metabolic & Bariatric Surgeon

20 Years in Metabolic Surgery 4,000+ Surgeries Founder, TMBSDA Ten Chan Hospital
Dr. Kong-Han Ser

Over twenty years, I've had the same conversation thousands of times. Someone sits down and asks: "Do I actually need surgery?"

I can never answer that in the first five minutes. But I can tell you this: if you're here asking, you've already done the hardest part.

Learn more about Dr. Ser
TREATMENT OPTIONS

There's more than one way forward.

Surgery isn't the answer for everyone, and it doesn't have to be yours. What matters is finding the approach that fits your body, your health, and your life.

GLP-1 MEDICATION

GLP-1 Therapy

A weekly injection that works with your body's own hunger and metabolism signals. Often used as a first step, or as an alternative for people who aren't ready for, or don't need, surgery.

Good fit if

Your BMI is below the surgical threshold · You're preparing for surgery · You want to try medication first

MINIMALLY INVASIVE

Intragastric Balloon & ESG

No cuts, no scars. Procedures done entirely through the mouth. The intragastric balloon and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) sit between medication and open surgery, with minimal downtime.

Good fit if

Moderate obesity · You'd prefer to avoid open surgery · Recovery time matters

METABOLIC SURGERY

Sleeve, Bypass & Dual Anastomosis

Surgical procedures that change how the stomach and intestines work, resetting hunger, metabolism, and how the body handles blood sugar. The most durable option for people with complex comorbidities or a long history of treatment that hasn't held.

Good fit if

High BMI · Diabetes or multiple conditions · Other treatments haven't lasted

PATIENT STORIES

In their own words.

These aren't before-and-after photos. They're real people who made a difficult decision and are willing to talk about it.

NEXT STEP

Not sure where to start?
That's exactly what we're here for.

Every consultation starts with Dr. Ser listening. No pressure, no predetermined plan. Just a clear look at where things stand, and an honest conversation about what makes sense.