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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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If I Lose Weight With Bariatric Surgery, Will I Gain It Back?

Weight loss is one of the goals of bariatric surgery. The amount of weight you lose will depend on your unique situation and the procedure. Together with your doctor, you will select the procedure that’s right for you and your needs. Following surgery, most people experience rapid weight loss of...

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What Is Bariatric Eating? And Can It Help Me Lose Weight?

Bariatric eating is a certain way of eating that allows your stomach to heal after bariatric surgery without being stretched by the food you eat. It also helps your body adjust to eating smaller amounts of food that your smaller stomach can digest comfortably and safely. What is bariatric eating?...

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Gastric Sleeve Success Rates and Predictors of Long-Term Health

Gastric sleeve weight-loss surgery is a procedure that decreases the size of the stomach to encourage weight loss. It is the most popular form of weight-loss surgery today. During this surgery, approximately 80% of the stomach is surgically removed, leaving only the tube-like portion of the stomach intact. Approximately 230,000...

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What Is the Safest Weight Loss Surgery for Men and Women over 50 Years of Age?

If you’re concerned your age may be a barrier for experiencing the benefits of weight loss surgery, we have good news. Though it largely depends on your overall health and unique needs, recent studies show weight loss surgery may be safe for those in their 60s, 70s, and even for...