Laparoscopic surgery  Laparoscopy is a key technique involved in metabolic and bariatric surgery and other obesity-related procedures. At one time, weight loss surgery procedures were considered purely as elective surgeries performed for aesthetic reasons. However, now insurance companies are slowly willing to acknowledge that obesity is a progressive disease, which...

Weight Loss Surgery  Recovery in case of weight loss bariatric surgery will vary from one patient to another, depending on the type and extent of surgery performed and the individual healing capacity of a patient. An experienced surgeon will discuss the recovery aspect in detail during the initial consultation. Dr....

  Budget-friendly options to cover top-tier bariatric care. At Beltre Bariatrics, we understand that obesity can negatively impact your everyday life and severely affect other health-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Because of that, we know that opting for bariatric surgery is critical for most...

What happens during Laparoscopic Surgery? Laparoscopic surgery is an advanced technique that may be employed to perform obesity and weight loss procedures, including bariatric surgery. The technique is designed to produce the desired results in a less invasive manner, reducing the risks and involving lesser downtime. Dr. Wiljon W. Beltre...

Most people who are significantly overweight have tried to lose weight by dieting.  Unfortunately, the vast majority of individuals who attempt to lose weight by dieting find that the opposite usually happens: dieting leads to long-term weight gain!  Studies now show that you have a greater chance of surviving metastatic...

Weight Loss Surgery  The Center for Metabolic and Obesity Surgery, led by renowned bariatric surgeon Dr. Wiljon W. Beltre, provides a range of safe and proven weight loss surgery options. During the initial consultation, Dr. Beltre will discuss the pros and cons of each option with the patient and help...

If you are researching metabolic surgery or have already made the decision to undergo a weight loss procedure, you may have heard that you will need to commit to a pre-surgical weight loss program.  This request may seem strange and out-of-place.  After all, you have already attempted to lose weight...

Revision Bariatric Surgery Recovery Recovery is a key part of bariatric surgery as well as revision bariatric surgery procedures to ensure complete and lasting success of the operation. Board certified surgeon, Dr. Wiljon Beltre and his professional team at the Center for Metabolic and Obesity Surgery make sure that a...

Revision Bariatric Surgery Costs Revision bariatric surgery may be performed in a situation where the patient is dissatisfied with the results of the primary procedure, or weight has been regained quickly after the first surgery. In some cases, a revision procedure may be necessary to address a complication that may...

Obesity Help in Central Florida Obesity is a widespread problem in the U.S. today among both men and women. However, with advancements in surgical techniques and technology, it is possible to address this problem effectively. Bariatric surgery is a proven and widely accepted procedure to reduce excess body weight and...