Rockledge, United States – November 9, 2019 / Tight Line Productions /

By now, most people know that there is surgery available for weight loss.  Weight loss (or bariatric) surgery is used in cases where the patient is considered obese according to medical standards.  Weight loss surgery is not performed for someone who needs to lose a relatively small amount of weight.  There are less invasive techniques such as liposuction that may help in the reduction of fat cells for those who have gained weight in very localized areas and are looking for some help in reducing the accumulation of fat cells in those areas.

Actual weight loss surgery is a big commitment.  It is important for the potential patient to know this – if they have medical coverage and their primary care physician determines they are clinically obese, their insurance may cover the cost of their weight loss surgery. This information can be requested from the patient’s insurance company. 

Weight Loss Surgery in Brevard County, Florida

A good bariatric surgeon will not just acquiesce to weight loss surgery with no commitment on the patient’s part. Generally, they will instruct the patient on how their eating habits will have to change.  The surgeon will also probably require them to lose a specific amount of weight prior to the surgery and participate in low-impact exercises, such as walking. This shows them that the patient is serious and is willing to put in the work to make the surgery successful. 

Weight loss surgery may seem like a magic pill, but it is not.  It still requires lifestyle changes on the patient’s part.  It definitely helps make those changes easier, but the surgery alone will not bring the desired or needed weight loss.  One of the most well-known types of bariatric surgery is gastric bypass surgery.

Gastric Bypass Surgery in Merritt Island

Gastric bypass surgery is for those who have a very substantial amount of weight to lose.  With advances in the procedure, this surgery can now be performed laparoscopically or robotically. This greatly helps with recovery.  Gastric bypass surgery consists of having a portion of the stomach stapled off, thereby, reducing the size of the stomach.  Additionally, this portion of the stomach is then attached to the small intestine, BYPASSING (hence, the name) most of the rest of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine.  This reduces the amount of fat and calories a person can absorb from food which lends to a more drastic weight loss.  With the reduced stomach size, the patient will be forced to eat smaller portions of food and will feel full when doing so.

Rapid Weight Loss in Melbourne, FL

This type of surgery has an excellent success rate with a low risk of regaining the weight.  For more information on gastric bypass surgery in the Melbourne, FL area, contact Advanced Surgical and Weight Loss Institute.  Dr. Velarde is trained in the daVinci robotic surgical method.  Not all surgeons have gone through this training. Dr. Velarde enjoys being on the cutting edge of his field and wants his patients to have the easiest and fastest recovery possible.  They are located in Merritt Island and serve surrounding areas in Brevard County, Florida.

Contact Information:

Advanced Surgical and Weight Loss Institute

3165 Suntree Blvd Suite 101
Rockledge, FL 32955
United States

Anna Velarde
(321) 549-2000
https://www.advancedsurgical.md/