If you have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above, you have a serious health condition known as obesity. Obesity can interfere with even the most basic physical functions like breathing or walking. You are also at a greater risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, gallstones, osteoarthritis, […]
Thinking About Financing Bypass Surgery? Seven Ways to Weigh the Cost Benefit to Your Wallet
If you’re considering life-changing bypass surgery for aggressive weight loss and a fresh start toward living healthfully, then your research has probably already lead you to a general ballpark figure. The cost of weight loss surgery depends on your location, hospital, surgeon’s fees and the type of procedure you need. On average, the cost of […]
Lap Band Surgery Pros and Cons
In 2017, approximately 228,000 bariatric procedures were performed in the United States. The most common bariatric surgery procedures include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric lap band and biliopancreatic diversion. Gastric lap band surgery is considered the least invasive weight loss surgery and the safest. What is lap band surgery? Gastric lap band surgery for […]
Understanding Your Surgical Options
Some people seek bariatric surgery to enhance their appearance. For others, this type of surgery is a medical necessity. At the Orlando Center for Metabolic & Obesity Surgery, we want our clients to experience the safest, most effective procedures. Whether you seek bariatric surgery solely to look your best or you want to improve your […]
Gastric Lap Band in Altamonte Springs: What Do I Eat After the Procedure?
After your gastric lap band procedure in Altamonte Springs, your stomach will be significantly smaller. You will be able to lose a significant amount of weight quickly, but your eating habits will have to change drastically, too. At the Orlando Center for Metabolic & Obesity Surgery, we want you to experience the greatest possible level […]
The Facts About Gastric Bypass
If you have tried everything from medication to lifestyle changes to lose weight, but you have not yet been successful at losing the weight or keeping it off, gastric bypass may be right for you. At the Orlando Center for Metabolic & Obesity Surgery, we specialize in bariatric, or weight loss, procedures to help you […]
What We Cover at Our Orlando Weight Loss Center
Throughout the United States, you will find people who desperately want to lose weight. At our Orlando weight loss center, this is no exception. Weight gain and weight loss are such personal things for so many people. When you ask people why they want to lose weight or what it is that encouraged them to […]
Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea in Altamonte Springs, FL
Have the other people in your home told you that you snore at night? Are there times when you wake yourself up because you’re snoring and can’t catch your breath? If you experience any of these issues, then you might have sleep apnea. There are a few signs that you can discuss with the doctors […]
When to Choose Weight Loss Surgery Over Body Contouring in Orlando
Weight loss surgery and body contouring are two of the most popular ways to alter the appearance and shape of your entire body. While they may seem very similar, there are actually a lot of differences between these two popular procedures. The drastic difference means that they are designed to provide completely different results. Picking […]
Change Your Life with Our Weight Loss Doctor in Orlando
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a group of procedures designed to help people who are severely obese. Doctors define “severely obese” as having a BMI of at least 40 or having a BMI of at least 35 and weight-related conditions such as Type 2 diabetes or heart disease. The ideal candidate […]
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