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, […]
What Is a Gastric Bypass?
Obesity is a life-threatening medical condition affecting over three million Americans every year. It can sometimes lead to other serious medical conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea and strokes. At The Center for Metabolic and Obesity Surgery in Altamonte Springs, FL, we are dedicated to improving the lives […]
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 […]
Can Weight Loss Surgery Help With Your Acid Reflux?
Statistics have shown that one in five Americans suffer from acid reflux. If you suffer from this health issue on a daily or weekly basis, it is a great time to seek help. Dr. Wiljon Beltre at the Center for Metabolic and Obesity Surgery in Altamonte Springs, Florida can answer your concerns and guide you […]
FAQs About Bariatric Surgery
If you’re considerably overweight or obese, you may be consdering bariatric surgery. The Orlando Center for Metabolic & Obesity Surgery recommends having a full conversation with a qualified doctor prior to surgery. Be sure to make a list of important questions to ask and bring it with you to your consultation. When making the decision […]
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 […]
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