An individual’s inability to make full payment upfront for bariatric surgery should not prevent them from receiving a life-changing procedure to restore their health and wellness. Patients should explore various financing options so that they can pay for the procedure in convenient monthly installments. Board certified surgeon and fellowship trained bariatric surgeon Dr. Wiljon Beltre […]

The option of choosing bariatric surgery at a foreign location may offer cost benefits, but it comes with certain inherent risks for the patient’s health and safety. Board certified surgeon and fellowship trained bariatric surgeon Dr. Wiljon Beltre provides weight loss surgery to patients in Orlando, Tampa, Maitland, Central Florida, and surrounding communities in this […]

The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass bariatric surgery is also known as just a gastric bypass. It is currently seen as the “gold standard” treatment for weight loss. Experienced bariatric surgeon Dr. Wiljon Beltre provides a range of weight loss procedures to patients in Orlando, Tampa, Maitland, Central Florida, and surrounding locations. How does it Work? In […]

What is Malabsorption Weight Loss Surgery? Biliopancreatic diversion with or without the duodenal switch or BPD-DS is primarily a type of malabsorptive bariatric surgery procedure. Gastric bypass surgery, on the other hand, combines both restrictive and malabsorptive techniques. Reliable bariatric surgeon Dr. Wiljon Beltre provides a range of weight loss procedures to patients in Orlando, […]

What is Restriction Weight Loss Surgery? Bariatric surgeries enable weight loss through restricting the quantity of food the stomach can contain. This type of surgery can also assist in weight loss through a combination of malabsorption and gastric restrictions. Accomplished bariatric surgeon Dr. Wiljon Beltre provides a range of weight loss procedures to patients in […]

Types of Weight Loss Surgery Weight-loss or bariatric surgery helps in reducing weight and lowering the medical complications of obesity. Successful bariatric surgeon Dr. Wiljon Beltre provides a range of weight loss procedures to patients in Orlando, Tampa, Maitland, Central Florida, and surrounding communities and neighborhoods in this awesome region of the country. How does […]

One of the challenging aspects of being overweight or obese for a woman can be the struggle to conceive. Morbid obesity can lead to infertility as well as menstrual irregularities. Fertility concerns may include potential miscarriage, minimal success with fertility treatments, and PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome.  Classic symptoms of PCOS include obesity, irregular menstrual […]

Obesity is known to play a role in the occurrence of GERD or gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Research shows that increasing BMI contributes to the poor functioning of the gastroesophageal junction and that lifestyle modifications and weight loss can mitigate the symptoms of GERD.  Bariatric surgery can play a vital role in the treatment of obesity. […]