Compassionate Weight-Loss Care, Tailored to You

If you're interested in learning more about weight-loss options and surgical procedures, we can design a plan that helps you reach and maintain your healthiest weight. As the #1 bariatric surgery program in Florida, the AdventHealth Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery program has helped so many individuals safely transform their health.

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Helping You Find a New Way Forward After GLP-1s

While GLP-1 medications can be helpful and effective for many people, they might not be the best fit for every body in the long term, and that’s OK. It’s normal to rethink your GLP-1 for many different reasons, and that’s where we can help:

  • Hitting a weight-loss plateau: Plateaus happen, but they don’t have to be permanent. We’ll help you break through and reach your goal weight.
  • Looking for an alternative: There are non-medication-based ways to lose weight, and we’ll walk you through the different options.
  • Not reaching a goal weight: If you’re not losing weight anymore on a GLP-1, we understand the struggle and will guide you in exploring alternatives.
  • Not wanting to be on injectable medications forever: GLP-1s can be expensive over time, and some people experience side effects, too. We’ll explain options that don’t involve injectable medication.
  • Wanting a more permanent solution: Long-term GLP-1 use isn’t sustainable for everyone. We’ll help you explore the benefits of a one-time surgery to reach your healthiest weight.

Request a consultation with one of our weight-loss experts today, and together, we’ll explore your options and determine if weight-loss surgery is the best next step to reach your goals.

Feel Confident With Leading-Edge Treatments

Our highly skilled team of bariatric specialists offers comprehensive weight-loss care with advanced treatments and surgical techniques that reduce the amount of consumed food and the digestion and absorption of calories. Your surgeon will discuss the benefits of each approach and help determine which one may be the best fit for your lifestyle.

Your surgeon will discuss the benefits of each approach and help determine which one may be the best fit for your lifestyle. We create a plan that considers the whole you: body, mind and spirit.

Get Answers to FAQs

In addition to understanding your BMI, you’ll want to know more about the procedures, recovery and insurance coverage. You can find answers to those questions and many more in our FAQs, which are free to download below.

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Our Patients’ Incredible Transformations

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Tiffany's Story

After losing 90 pounds, Tiffany says, "I look at the world differently now. I feel amazing on an everyday basis and much more confident."

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Shannon's Story

Shannon lost 50 pounds after her bariatric surgery and feels more energized and excited than ever to pursue the activities she loves.

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Michael’s Story

Michael Kelly's gastric bypass surgery put his Type 2 diabetes in remission and helped him maintain a 160-pound weight loss.

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Bariatric patient Katrina's before and after photos.

Katrina's Story

More than 100 pounds down after gastric bypass, Katrina is experiencing fewer chronic conditions and feels physically and emotionally lighter.

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Karla's Story

After struggling for years with severe joint pain and autoimmune disorders, Karla gave bariatric surgery a chance to change her life.

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Charlene's Story

Bariatric surgery allowed Charlene to be the active, healthy mom she wanted to be for herself and her daughter in a new phase of life.

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Sam's Story

Sam's Story

Robotic gastric bypass not only improved Sam’s medical conditions, it boosted her confidence and her whole health.

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Caitlyn's Story

Caitlyn's Story

A Rubik’s cube enthusiast and CrossFit athlete, Caitlyn lost more than 200 pounds after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery.

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Amber's Story

Amber's Story

After her procedure, Amber lost 120 pounds and was able to stop taking medications for diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol.

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Heidi's Story

Heidi's Story

Heidi says that bariatric surgery gave her the confidence to change her life, including going back to school to pursue a new career.

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Peter's Story

Peter's Story

Weight-loss surgery has empowered Peter to be the best at anything he wants to do, from teaching theatre to advocating for the arts.

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Joshua's Story

Joshua's Story

After losing 150 pounds, Joshua says, “This surgery was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life, apart from marrying my wife.”

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Jana’s Story

Jana shares her inspiring bariatric surgery success story, from the decision to make a change to the fulfilling life she's living now.

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Recognized for Exceptional Bariatric Care

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)

MBSAQIP Nationally Accredited Center

MBSAQIP Nationally Accredited Center

MBSAQIP is a comprehensive, nationwide surgical quality program aimed at ensuring the safe and effective performance of metabolic and bariatric surgery. Surgical outcomes focus on weight loss and the treatment of obesity-related diseases, like diabetes, sleep apnea, and others. Research shows accredited centers experience lower complications, and better outcomes than that of non-accredited facilities.

● AdventHealth Carrollwood
● AdventHealth Dade City
● AdventHealth Heart of Florida
● AdventHealth North Pinellas
● AdventHealth Ocala
● AdventHealth Sebring
● AdventHealth Tampa – Comprehensive Center with Adolescent Qualifications

Blue Distinction Center

Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction® Center

Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction® Center

The Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery accreditation means AdventHealth is committed to quality bariatric care by meeting strict criteria developed by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

● AdventHealth Carrollwood
● AdventHealth Dade City
● AdventHealth Heart of Florida
● AdventHealth Ocala
● AdventHealth North Pinellas
● AdventHealth Tampa
● AdventHealth Sebring

United Healthcare

UnitedHealthcare® Center of Excellence

UnitedHealthcare® Center of Excellence

Our hospitals have been certified as UnitedHealthcare® Bariatric Centers of Excellence:

● AdventHealth Carrollwood
● AdventHealth Dade City
● AdventHealth Heart of Florida
● AdventHealth Ocala
● AdventHealth Tampa

Cigna 3 Star

Cigna 3-Star Quality Bariatric Center

Cigna 3-Star Quality Bariatric Center

Our hospitals have been designated as Cigna 3-Star Quality Centers for Bariatric Surgery:

● AdventHealth Carrollwood
● AdventHealth Dade City
● AdventHealth Heart of Florida
● AdventHealth Ocala
● AdventHealth Tampa

Aetna Institutes of Quality

Aetna Institutes of Quality® Bariatric Surgery Facility

Aetna Institutes of Quality® Bariatric Surgery Facility

Aetna Institutes of Quality® recognizes our hospitals for consistently delivering evidence-based, high-quality bariatric surgery care for people with morbid or extreme obesity.

● AdventHealth Carrollwood
● AdventHealth Dade City
● AdventHealth Ocala
● AdventHealth Sebring
● AdventHealth Tampa

AdventHealth Carrollwood has been named as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery by the Women’s Choice Award®, one of America’s most trusted referral sources for the best in health care.

Women's Choice Best Hospitals for Bariatrics Surgery

Women's Choice Best Hospitals for Bariatrics Surgery

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Start Your Life-Changing Journey

If you’re ready to feel healthy again, we’re excited to help you get started. Request an appointment or insurance verification below and our care team will reach out with your next steps. You deserve to be your healthiest, happiest self — and we’re with you all the way.

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