Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery Institute

01/12/2024

https://www.bariatricnews.net/post/most-americans-think-bariatric-surgery-is-weight-loss-shortcut

A US-wide survey has found 79% of Americans believe bariatric surgery should only be pursued as a last resort and 60% agreed that bariatric surgery is a shortcut to losing weight. The survey, conducted by Ipsos for Orlando Health, revealed common stigmas that may deter those who qualify for surgery....

09/20/2022

Are you following Bariatric with Dr Andre Teixeira ? He’s currently in Oxford at the IBC World Congress.

06/30/2022

Let’s talk about vitamins. Everyone’s nutritional needs are different. Even when eating a full, nutritious diet, some people do not receive nutrients in the same way whether from malabsorption, timing, or other factors like stomach acid and enzymatic abnormalities.

With bariatric surgery, we will get a baseline of specific vitamins and minerals when you begin your journey and will routinely have follow-up labs to monitor your levels. We know changes to the GI system can alter the way your body receives nutrients including important vitamins and minerals, and that your diet will be changing as well.

This is why bariatric formulated supplements are important! If you are a bariatric patient who has not been using supplements, or even if you have been using non-bariatric vitamins, get your levels checked and work with an experienced bariatric provider who is familiar with the current research and guidance on bariatric supplementation.

Many deficiencies present in strange side effects that can become severe over time. Stay engaged with your follow up care and know that being a bariatric patient is a lifelong commitment.

06/29/2022

When multiple surgeries have left extensive scar tissue and adhesions inside the abdomen, an endoscopic approach may be a good option.

With an endoscopic approach, we avoid making an incision in the abdomen and use a scope to enter through the mouth.

Endoscopic bariatric surgery is a specialized technique that many centers cannot offer. We are proud to be on the forefront of it.

06/26/2022

⚠️ We’re almost halfway through 2022 ⚠️

If you are hoping to have surgery before the end of the year, don’t wait.

We’re firing on all cylinders and ready to help you change your life!

06/25/2022

Happy Pride Month!

06/22/2022

What is a “slider food” after weight loss surgery?

Slider foods are generally high in carbohydrates and offer little to no restriction when you eat them. This leads to you not feeling “full”, which often results in you eating more than you need.

Generally, slider foods are salty snacks (which tend to make you want to drink while eating) or sweets.

Patients who frequently eat these foods often report not feeling restriction in their stomach pouch like they should. This is often not due to a lack of restriction, but due to the nature of the foods chosen easily passing through the pouch.

Mindful eating can be a helpful technique when choosing to eat a snack that might be considered a “slider”, and consider always pairing with a protein to help offset the ease that the food can move through your pouch. This can also help to balance a blood sugar spike.

What has your experience with slider foods been like? Do you avoid them, or let cravings get you?

06/20/2022

Sometimes all you need is to get to the other side of your fear. Did you let fear hold you back from finding better health?

06/18/2022

Proud of our awesome collaborative team, always working toward building better medicine for our patients and the field of bariatrics.

06/16/2022

Three cheers for the robot! This is one hard working machine. Our surgeons have a dedicated robotic bariatric operating room 5 days a week.

06/13/2022

Are you making progress on your journey? Keep moving forward!

06/12/2022

Hurricane season is here. As Floridians, we are no strangers to tropical storms, but for bariatric patients your emergency preparedness kit might need an update. Remember to prioritize shelf stable protein sources. We have a few ideas here of options you might include along with that flashlight and bottled water.

For a comprehensive checklist for your hurricane preparedness kit, check out resources from FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency

05/30/2022

Happy Memorial Day! Be sure to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country today.

05/23/2022

Our bodies are designed to work in miraculous order. Systems intertwine and work in beautiful harmony. That is IF you are healthy.

Often times patients feel more like some part of their body is a clanging cymbal or an out of tune horn. A condition like obesity is almost like the orchestra is playing with no sheet music and not everyone is playing the same song.

05/21/2022

What would the title of this Buddy Comedy be?

05/16/2022

A mindset of restriction creates frustration and leads to feeling like you’ve failed when you break from the rules. Focus on building healthy habits instead and adding in more of what will help you meet your goals versus focusing on what to take away.

05/13/2022

It’s Friday the 13th! Are you superstitious?

05/11/2022

What should you be looking out for on nutrition labels?

We often stress getting in your protein but when you’re reaching for processed foods, check out the added sugar.

Added sugar is not received the same way as natural sugars. Natural sugars like those found in fruit and dairy are digested slower. This is important for blood sugar regulation.

Overly sweetened food also changes the way you perceive sweetness. This includes artificial sweetener. Sweet tends to make us crave more sweet!