Bariatric Surgery at Manatee Health in Central Florida
If you’ve tried losing weight and you're still struggling, you might consider weight-loss surgery options. Living with excess body weight and obesity is uncomfortable and frustrating. It can also lead to serious medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, severe sleep apnea, acid reflux, heart disease and more.
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Minimally invasive weight-loss procedures
There are several types of weight-loss surgeries available at Manatee Weight Loss Center in Bradenton, FL, including robotic-assisted sleeve gastrectomy. Minimally invasive surgical techniques may support faster recovery and a shorter hospital stay. Your doctor will help determine the best weight-loss options for you, depending on your general health, age and other risk factors.
Laparoscopic gastric bypass
All gastric bypass surgeries at Manatee Weight Loss Center are performed laparoscopically. In a gastrectomy, the surgeon detaches the top section of the stomach and seals it to create a smaller stomach pouch.
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Robotic sleeve gastrectomy
Surgeons make a few small incisions in the abdomen assisted by a robotic arm and computer platform to surgically reduce the size of the stomach so a patient feels full eating much less.
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Lap-Band® System
One of the most effective long-term treatments, an adjustable stomach band limits the amount of food you can hold. The procedure slows the digestive system and can eliminate feelings of hunger and appetite.
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Are you a candidate for weight-loss surgery?
You may be a great candidate for weight-loss procedures at Manatee Health in Central Florida if you’ve been unsuccessful with numerous attempts to lose weight already. Patients may eligible for weight-loss procedures if medication, diet, exercise and therapy have not been successful.
You might be eligible for weight-loss surgery if:
- You weigh more than 100 pounds over ideal weight or you’re classified as morbidly obese.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, which measures ratios of muscles and body fat.
- You have a BMI of 35-40, along with other serious health conditions like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
Find a doctor
For information on how to lose weight with Manatee Weight Loss Center, complete our patient interest form or call 941-896-9507. A doctor can answer questions and help determine which weight-loss option is right for you.
Individual results may vary. There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if bariatric surgery is right for you.