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Comprehensive Bariatric Program

   » About Us
   1. Get the Facts
   2. Get Your Free Evaluation
   3. Get to Know Us
   4. Get Feedback [Message Board]
   5. Get Ready, Get Set, Get Surgery
   6. Get Back on Your Feet
   7. Get Your Life Back!


Healthy Weight

A healthy weight is the weight your body naturally settles into when you consistently eat a nutritious diet, are physically active, and balance the calories you eat with the physical activity you do.

But weight is only one measure of your health. People who are thin, but don't exercise or eat nutritious foods aren't necessarily healthy just because they are thin. A person who is overweight according to body mass index (BMI) charts may be healthy if he or she eats a variety of healthy foods and exercises regularly.

How much you eat is not the only determinant of your weight. Your age, metabolism, genetics, and physical activity level also play an important role in your weight, health, and risk for disease. So it's important that you avoid comparing yourself to others and that you determine the lifestyle changes you need to make to maintain a healthy weight.
 
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Welcome to Sarasota Memorial's Comprehensive Bariatric Program

If you’re considering weight loss surgery, often the hardest question is the very first one, “How do I get started?”

At Sarasota Memorial, we understand how you feel. You’re motivated to make a real change – and you’ve just been waiting for a solution that makes sense to you. One that’s easy to understand and follow. One that has a proven record of success, and one that offers all the help and support you could ask for – before, during and after your surgery.

Your Wait Is Over.
Sarasota Memorial offers the most comprehensive bariatric surgery program in the region. That means you can count on the best surgical expertise as well as an outstanding support system to guide you through every step of the way.

We Can Relate.
Two key members of our bariatric team are former Sarasota Memorial bariatric surgery patients. Perhaps better than anyone else, they convey the experience, professionalism and value that only Sarasota Memorial’s program offers. They offer credibility, compassion and a unique insider’s perspective that our patients truly value.

7 Steps to a New You!
Simply put, Sarasota Memorial’s bariatric surgery program is a very manageable 7-step process. Each step will empower you with knowledge and equip you with the tools you’ll need to reach the next level … and the next, until you reach your goal. Remember, our team is with you all the way!

So how do you get started? Begin with Step 1 and just keep going until you get you get your life back!

Step 1 Learn about the science of obesity – the who, what and why me?
Step 2 Find out if you’re a candidate for surgery.
Step 3 Meet our team of surgeons, nurses, therapists and others.
Step 4 Connect with people like you – those who are interested in bariatric surgery, those who want it, and patients who have had it.
Step 5 Learn about important pre-operative steps and the surgery itself.
Step 6 Walk through the recovery process.
Step 7 Learn about life after surgery and some inspiring success stories.
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records.  If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request,
do not send electronic mail to this entity.  Instead, contact Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Public Relations Offices by phone or in writing:
1700 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34239 | 941-917-9000 or 800-764-8255.
CONSUMER DATA: Sarasota Memorial is accredited by The Joint Commission. Click here for information.
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