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Expert Bariatric Surgery Team

 

As a bariatric and metabolic multidisciplinary center, we succeed in connecting successfully with patients by building a judgment-free, uplifting and supportive environment while maintaining safe, comfortable care.

 

Quality Outcomes, Concierge Service

 

Dr. Podolsky performs bariatric and general surgery procedures at Delray Medical Center – a nationally accredited Center of Excellence in Bariatrics. At the Delray Medical Center Tower, patients experience hospital concierge service with private and bariatric fitted rooms with a hotel like comfortability.

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Achieving long-term weight loss for obese and morbidly obese patients’ benefits from a team-centered approach. Erica R. Podolsky, MD, FASMBS is a highly experienced general surgeon with expertise in bariatric and minimally invasive general surgery. In addition, Dr. Podolsky is board-certified with the American Board of Surgery and holds the distinction of Fellow, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS).

 

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Adult Obesity Is On The Rise

Adult obesity prevalence now affects 40 percent of the U.S. Population and the rate of severe obesity tops 9 percent. Obesity has links to more than 40 other diseases including Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and stroke, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and up to 13 different types of cancer.

Weight-loss surgery candidates generally have a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 40, or equal to or greater than 35 with serious co-morbidities.

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Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.Enter the following information and calculate your BMI.

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Being underweight may weaken your immune system and increase the risk of malnutriation and osteoporosis.
Maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of serious health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Some of the benefits of achieving a healthy weight include decreased risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, increased energy and improved self - esteem.
Some of the benefits of achieving a healthy weight include decreased risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, increased energy and improved self - esteem.

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Bariatric Surgery Success Statistics

60%

Patients may lose as much as 60% of excess weight six months after surgery. *

5 Years

On average, five years after surgery, patients maintain 50% of their excess weight loss. *

77%

Patients may lose 77% of excess weight as early as 12 months after surgery. *

Remission of obesity-related medical conditions: *

Condition/DiseaseRemission Rate;
Type 2 Diabetes92%
Hypertension75%
Obstructive Sleep Apnea96%
Dyslipidemia76%
Cardiovascular Disease58%

 

*Source: American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

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