Weight loss surgery
Bariatric surgeons in Panama City, Florida
When nonsurgical methods aren't working for you, we help you lose weight and keep it off.
At HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, we know sustaining a healthy weight may not be possible on your own. Our weight loss surgeons will listen to your unique needs, deliver a personalized treatment plan and provide expert guidance.
Weight loss surgery assessment
Weight loss surgery can be an excellent option if you struggle to lose weight and keep it off in the long term. We encourage you to take our assessment and contact our specialists today.
Weight loss surgery can be an excellent option if you struggle to lose weight and keep it off in the long term. We encourage you to take our assessment and contact our specialists today.
Our surgical weight loss program
Our goal is for your weight loss surgery experience to be as comfortable and effective as possible. To achieve this outcome, we keep you informed throughout treatment and provide compassionate care by using some of the latest surgical technologies and techniques.
Benefits of weight loss surgery
Because bariatric surgery leads to weight loss, it can extend your life and enhance the quality of it. Maintaining a healthy weight following your procedure may also improve some obesity-related conditions, such as:
- Hypertension, or high blood pressure
- Menstrual dysfunction
- Sleep apnea
- Type 2 diabetes
- Venous stasis ulcers
Candidates for weight loss surgery
You might be eligible for weight loss surgery if you:
- Cannot manage your weight despite medically supervised dieting
- Have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher
- Have an existing BMI of 35 or higher with hypertension or diabetes
- Weigh 100 pounds or more over your ideal body weight
Types of bariatric surgery we offer
We aim to give you as many surgical weight loss options as possible to best meet your comprehensive health needs. Whenever they can, our weight loss surgeons perform minimally invasive procedures, such as:
- Adjustable gastric band surgery — Places an adjustable band made of silicone around the upper part of the stomach, regulating the amount of food that can pass through the digestive tract
- Gastric sleeve surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy — Removes up to 80 percent of the stomach, limiting the amount you can eat and suppressing your appetite
- Revisional bariatric surgery — Provides tailored follow-up care or additional surgical treatment when your previous weight loss procedure didn't lead to desired results
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery — Creates a new, egg-sized pouch that acts as the primary stomach, reducing your food intake and the number of calories your body is able to absorb
Preparing for your bariatric procedure
In anticipation of weight loss surgery, we recommend that you:
- Attend available classes and support groups
- Do not consume high-calorie liquids, such as alcohol, milkshakes and soda
- Eat a healthy diet that limits processed or high-fat foods
- Stop smoking
Support after weight loss surgery
Our thoughtful, expert-level guidance continues well after your procedure. During routine postsurgical visits, you will get the opportunity to consult one-on-one with our hospital's bariatric specialists. They can help you navigate your weight loss journey, prioritizing their efforts on your lifestyle changes and mental health.
To learn more about our program, please call (850) 767-2334.