If losing weight is your number one New Year’s resolution you’re in good company. Losing weight and eating well are two of the most popular resolutions year after year. It shows people want to be healthy and take care of their bodies so they can live a long and rich...
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...
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 Maitland, FL, we are dedicated...
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....
Acid reflux is a digestive disease millions of people struggle with every day. When left untreated, it can result in gastritis, esophagitis or inflammation of the esophagus, wheezing, tooth decay, and Barrett’s esophagitis, which is a precancerous condition. Obesity is known to contribute to acid reflux. Research shows that increasing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
