Performed over 5,000 bariatric surgeries
Over 20 years as a practicing surgeon
Board-certified bariatric surgeon
Wondering If Weight Loss Surgery Could Be Right for You?
If you’ve been struggling with your weight and wondering whether weight loss surgery might be an option, this is a good place to start. You don’t need to know which procedure you want or even whether surgery is right for you. That’s what we’re here to help you figure out.
Your answers go directly to Sally, our patient navigator at Florida Coast Weight Loss Center. Within one business day, Sally will personally give you a call. You’ll have a real conversation with someone from our office who helps people with these questions every day.
Sally will take the time to learn a little about you. Find out what you’ve tried, what you’re struggling with, and what you hope could be different. She can answer your questions and help you understand what your next steps and options could look like.
Everyone’s situation is different. Your health, weight-loss history, goals, insurance coverage, and ultimately your conversation with Dr. Peterson all help determine whether surgery – and which option – may be appropriate for you. That’s why we’d rather start with a conversation than give you a generic answer online.
This Assessment Is a Good Next Step If You’re Ready To:
- Share a little about yourself and what you’ve been experiencing
- Answer or return Sally’s call so she can answer your questions
- Learn what insurance, self-pay, or financing could look like for you
- Consider meeting with Dr. Peterson if you decide you’d like to explore surgery further
If you’re ready to find out what your options are, take the next 60 seconds and tell us a little about yourself. Sally will take it from there.
Could Weight Loss Surgery Be an Option for You?
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Here’s What Happens Next:
Tell Us About Yourself
You’ve taken the first step.
Your answers give Sally a better understanding of where you’re starting, what’s important to you, and what questions you want answered.
Talk With Sally
Sally will personally call you. She’ll listen to what’s been going on, answer your questions, explain how the process works, and can start a free insurance benefits check if you’d like.
Meet Dr. Peterson If You’re Ready
If the conversation leaves you wanting to explore surgery further, Sally can help you schedule a consultation with Dr. Peterson. That’s where you can discuss your health, goals, and which options may be appropriate for you.
They Were Asking the Same Questions You Are
Many of our patients started exactly where you may be right now with questions. Could surgery work for me? Can I afford it? What would life look like afterward? Hear from real Florida Coast Weight Loss Center patients who once had those same questions
Charles
Duodenal Switch · 150 lbs lost · Off all 11 medications
“I always thought surgery was cheating, or for people without willpower. At 375 lbs, I was on 11 daily prescriptions for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Afib.
After losing 150 lbs, I’m not on a single one. All of my medical issues have resolved. I went from a 4X shirt to a Large. I wish I’d understood sooner that this was never about willpower.”
Caroll
Finally pain-free
“I put surgery off for three years because my insurance wouldn’t help, and I joked it cost almost as much as my car. Then my mom asked me, ‘Don’t you think you’re more valuable than your car?’
That changed everything. The staff walked beside me every step, from the first consult to billing. I feel like a whole new person because I don’t hurt all the time.”
Allen
Sleep apnea gone · Coaching his son’s football team
“I’d lost weight plenty of times before. I always put it back on. That’s why I waited years.
Now my joint pain is gone, I sleep better than I have in decades, and I coached my son’s football team this year, which would’ve been impossible before. I’m living life now, not just existing.”
Cassie
102 lbs lost in 7 months
“Before surgery I had zero self-confidence, and walking down the street made my back lock up. The team made me feel validated and answered every question with compassion.
Seven months later I’m down 102 pounds. I can walk, dance, run, and slide down the slide with my kids. This was the best decision I ever made for myself.”
Your story could be next.
It starts with 60 seconds and a few honest answers.
Individual results may vary.
Questions We Hear Every Day
Will my insurance cover weight loss surgery?
Many insurance plans do, and some employers offer coverage you may not even know about. The fastest way to find out is our free insurance check. We’ll verify your benefits for you at no cost, so you know exactly where you stand before making any decisions.
What if I’m paying out of pocket?
Our self-pay program is $9,800. Financing options are available, and many patients are surprised at how manageable the monthly payments can be. When you take the assessment, just select “Self-Pay / Financing” and we’ll walk you through every option on your call.
How do I know if I qualify?
That’s exactly what the 60-second assessment is for. Generally, candidates have struggled to maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise alone, often alongside conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, acid reflux, or joint pain. Fill out the assessment, and we’ll tell you honestly if you’re a candidate. If surgery isn’t the right fit, we also offer a medical weight loss program.
Will I actually keep the weight off?
This is the question that matters most, and it’s the reason many of our patients chose surgery after years of losing and regaining weight with diets. Bariatric surgery changes the physiology that made keeping weight off so difficult in the first place. It’s a tool, and paired with the ongoing support of our team, it’s the most effective long-term option available for significant weight loss. You saw Allen’s story above. He’d lost weight many times before and always gained it back. Surgery is what finally made it stick.
Is weight loss surgery safe?
Today’s procedures are performed laparoscopically, meaning small incisions, shorter recovery, and a strong safety record. Most patients go home within a day or two and are back to normal activities within a few weeks. Every surgery is performed by our board-certified surgeons, and you’ll be guided through preparation and recovery by a team that has walked thousands of patients through this exact journey.
Which procedure is right for me: sleeve, bypass, or duodenal switch?
Today’s procedures are performed laparoscopically, meaning small incisions, shorter recovery, and a strong safety record. Most patients go home within a day or two and are back to normal activities within a few weeks. Every surgery is performed by our board-certified surgeons, and you’ll be guided through preparation and recovery by a team that has walked thousands of patients through this exact journey.
Which procedure is right for me: sleeve, bypass, or duodenal switch?
You don’t need to know yet. Most people don’t when they first reach out. Each procedure has different strengths depending on your health history, your goals, and your starting point. That conversation happens with Dr. Peterson at your consultation, where you’ll get a clear recommendation based on your specific situation
What happens after I fill out the assessment?
A member of our team will call you within one business day to go over your results, answer your questions, and if you’d like, get your free insurance check started. No pressure, no obligation. It’s simply a conversation about your options. From there, you decide if and when you’re ready for a consultation.
Do I have to live near your offices?
We have locations in Palm Coast, Lake Mary, and Port Orange, and we offer telehealth visits for many appointments, so patients come to us from all over the country. Your first conversation happens by phone either way.
Still have questions?
The assessment is the fastest way to get answers specific to you.
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