Apr 20, 2018 | Bariatric Surgery
Advanced Surgical and Weight Loss Institute, Melbourne, FL’s premier weight loss surgical facility, specializes in gastric bypass, bariatric surgery and more. We are under the helm of Dr. Velarde, a board-certified general surgeon with over 10 years of experience...
Feb 22, 2018 | Bariatric Surgery
Take Back Control of Your Life Obesity is a nationwide epidemic of epic proportions. Did you know that 1 out of every 3 Americans is considered obese, meaning they have a Body Mass Index (or BMI) of over 30? Another staggering statistic is that 1 out of every 6...
Feb 8, 2018 | Bariatric Surgery
Tips on Selecting a Surgeon Finding out you need surgery can be a scary time. There will be several decisions that you must make to receive the best care and increase your chances of a full recovery. With all that must be considered, how do you choose the best surgeon...
Jan 12, 2018 | Bariatric Surgery
Set Yourself Up for Success After Bariatric Surgery Undoubtedly, bariatric surgery is a life-changing experience. If you have recently undergone either lap band, bariatric, or gastric bypass surgery, please know that at Advanced Surgical and Weight Loss Institute we...
Sep 21, 2017 | Bariatric Surgery
Reach for Water On a hot, humid day, nothing feels more refreshing than a cold beverage. We all need to stay properly hydrated to keep our bodies in balance and replenish the water that is lost via sweat, breath, urine, and bowel movements. It’s easy to reach for a...
Aug 17, 2017 | Bariatric Surgery
Depression After Bariatric Surgery We recently discussed the prevalence of depression amongst the overweight and obese populations. If you read our post and something resonated, please know that there are medical and mental-health professionals available to help you....
