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Meet the Lakeland team that can help you reach your health goals

Lakeland Regional Health’s Institute for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Medicine helps Lakelanders with weight-related health concerns.

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Lakeland Regional Health’s expert team helped Hayley achieve her “after.”

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Finding it difficult to achieve your health goals or looking for a solution to weight-related health concerns like Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, or hypertension? Lakeland Regional Health’s Institute for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Medicine can help. By participating in their programs, you could experience:

  • A more active lifestyle with increased mobility
  • Reduced daily and chronic joint pain
  • Increased energy to enjoy daily activities
  • Reduced or potentially eradicated weight-related conditions
  • Boosted confidence and self-esteem

Read: With medical assistance, you may be able to live a fuller, healthier life every day. Interested in experiencing these results? The Institute offers two programs:

  • Metabolic Medicine — expert guidance + weight management through assessment, diet, physical activity, behavior modification, and/or medication
  • Bariatric Surgery — a procedure performed to help eligible candidates lose excess weight and manage weight-related diseases

Bonus: Lakeland Regional’s team of medical experts work with you to create a customized plan for long-term success. Your “after” starts now.

Learn more + meet the team

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