Obesity is a complex disease that can be caused or exacerbated by genetics, behavior and environment. Healthcare providers diagnose obesity based on body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and other symptoms. It can lead to a number of health problems and complications like sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and coronary heart disease. […]
Lap Band vs. Gastric Sleeve
If you’re notably overweight or obese, you may have discussed bariatric surgery with your primary care doctor. Bariatric surgery can help you lose weight fast and alleviate or eliminate a number of health issues like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, depression and even some types of cancer. Lap band and gastric sleeve are two of the […]
What to Do After Bariatric Surgery
The most common bariatric surgeries include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric band and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. These surgeries are performed to help people lose excess weight and reduce the risk of potentially life-threatening weight-related health problems like heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. If you or a […]
5 signs you might need weight loss revision surgery
Receiving a gastric bypass or some other kind of weight-loss surgery can be a life-changing – and life-saving – procedure, but some patients find that they require additional procedures to help them along their road to recovery. This is commonly referred to as weight loss revision surgery, and it is there for patients whose first […]
Ten Ways to Prepare for Gastric Bypass Surgery
If you’ve been struggling with 100 pounds or more of excess weight that just won’t come off (despite multiple diet and exercise programs), then your primary care doctor may refer you to a weight loss surgeon for gastric bypass surgery. Gastric bypass surgery helps you lose weight by changing how your stomach and small intestines […]
How to Know if You’re a Good Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery in Orlando
Carrying around excess weight can be both mentally and physically exhausting. It can make you feel self-conscious, frustrated and tired. Dr. Wiljon Beltre is a board-certified surgeon and one of the only fellowship-trained bariatric surgeons in Central Florida. He is ready to help you live you best life—starting with reaching and maintaining your healthiest weight. […]
How to Choose the Right Bariatric Surgeon
Bariatric surgeons specialize in performing weight loss surgery and can help you make positive, life-changing decisions about your long-term health. Choosing one who takes time to understand your unique needs is vital for long-term success, but there are other important things to consider as well. How to choose the best bariatric surgeon Here are some […]
Childhood Obesity: How You Can Help Your Child Lead a Healthy Lifestyle Through Adulthood
Children are impressionable and like to mimic. When children are young, parents and other caregivers are responsible for teaching them how to make good choices in all areas of their life, including how to live a healthy lifestyle. When good habits are formed early, it’s easy for children to carry them through their entire lives. […]
Is Bariatric Surgery Safe in Mexico
According to a study published in the Journal of Obesity Surgery, bariatric surgery is a driving factor for medical tourism—and Mexico is dominating the American market. One of the main reasons Americans travel to Mexico for sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures is a desire for more affordable weight loss procedures. So, is it safe? […]
A Friend Recommended I Have SIPS Surgery. What Is It?
If you’re struggling with weight loss, and traditional diet and exercise aren’t helping you get the results you need to be healthy, stomach intestinal pylorus (SIPS) bariatric surgery may help. This new procedure changes the size of your stomach and bypasses part of the digestion process, similar to the gastric bypass procedure. What happens during […]
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