Weight loss surgery

You might be a good fit for our program if:

• You have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater.
• You have a BMI of 35+ and suffer from obesity‑related health conditions (such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, etc.).
• You're significantly above a healthy body weight for your height and have been unable to achieve long‑term weight loss through supervised diet or lifestyle changes alone.

• Gastric bypass (Roux‑en‑Y)
  • Creates a small stomach pouch and connects it further along the small intestine. This reduces how much you eat and how many calories you absorb.
• Sleeve gastrectomy (Vertical Sleeve)
  • Removes about 80‑85% of the stomach so it holds much less food, helping you feel full sooner and eat less.
• Endoscopic sleeve / Endoscopic revision
  • Minimally invasive, using an endoscope (no incisions) to reduce stomach size or revise a previous procedure. Suitable for patients who prefer less invasive methods or who have had previous surgery and need revision.
• Bariatric revision surgery (Surgical)
  • For patients who had a earlier bariatric surgery and are not achieving desired results or are experiencing complications.

Successful long‑term weight loss often involves more than just the procedure. At HCA Florida Pasadena, we offer:

• Behavioral and psychological support— Helping manage emotional eating, mental health, motivation, and setting realistic goals.
• Nutrition counseling — Registered dietitians develop personalized, sustainable meal plans and help with postoperative diet transitions.
• Medical co‑management — Monitoring and treating related conditions like heart disease, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, or metabolic disorders.
• Sleep medicine — Assessing and treating sleep issues that often affect weight loss success.

• Insurance and financial review: Check whether your insurance covers the procedure and learn about any prerequisites.
• Weight loss attempts documentation: For many plans, we’ll ask for proof of medically supervised weight loss efforts. Your primary care provider can help with this phase.
• Initial consultation: Meet with our weight loss team to review your health history, goals, and options. We’ll explain which procedures or endoscopic treatments might be best for you.
• Psychological evaluation: An assessment to understand mental health, emotional readiness, triggers, habits, and coping strategies.
• Nutritional assessment: Reviewing dietary patterns, any nutritional deficiencies, lifestyle habits, and your plan for recovery and long‑term health.

• Multiple treatment options: From surgical to endoscopic, traditional to minimally invasive — treatment is not one‑size‑fits‑all.
• Holistic support: We don’t just perform surgery; we support your whole health—mind, body, nutrition— holistic support in every step of the journey.
• Patient‑centered care: Your safety, comfort, and long‑term wellness are our top priorities.

Ready to explore whether weight loss surgery or endoscopic treatment is right for you? Call us at (727) 381–1000 or request an appointment online. We’re here to help you take the first step.