Complete your testing and pre-surgery diet in Polk County, then make the trip south to Dr. Reza Keshavarzi for a gastric sleeve priced as one package, with hospital fees and your first year of follow-up included.
BeforeAfterEvery photo here is one of Dr. K's own patients, taken before surgery and again during follow-up. Results vary with the procedure, the starting weight and the habits each patient keeps afterward.
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Bariatric surgery makes the stomach smaller and changes the hunger signals that pull weight back after a diet ends.
The gastric sleeve, the procedure most of our patients choose, removes the large outer curve of the stomach and leaves a narrow tube. A gastric bypass creates a small pouch and connects it farther down the small intestine. Dr. Keshavarzi performs both laparoscopically, working through a few small incisions with a camera guiding each step.
For Lakeland patients this means one surgeon from the first conversation to the last follow-up visit. Dr. K plans your care, performs your operation and checks on your progress for the year after.
Many bariatric programs offer surgery only. Dr. K performs every option below, so your recommendation is based on your health and goals rather than on a single procedure.
| Option | How it works | Often considered when |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric sleeve | Laparoscopic surgery that removes most of the stomach and leaves a narrow sleeve. | You want a durable result with a single operation. |
| Low BMI Mini Sleeve | A sleeve procedure for patients carrying less excess weight. | Your BMI is lower but diets and medication have not held. |
| Gastric bypass | Creates a small stomach pouch connected farther down the small intestine. | Dr. K advises it for your health history. |
| Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty | Narrows the stomach from the inside with an endoscope, with no incisions. | You want a nonsurgical procedure. |
| ORBERA gastric balloon | A balloon placed in the stomach to help you feel full sooner. | You prefer a temporary, nonsurgical start. |
| Medical weight loss | A personalized plan that can include GLP-1 medication and coaching. | You want to begin without a procedure, or need support after one. |
Your consultation covers which option, or which combination, fits you best.
The drive south is saved for the steps that need Dr. K. Testing, diet preparation and most of your recovery happen near home.
Dr. K reviews your health, weight history and goals himself and recommends a procedure. You leave knowing the plan and the cost.
Medical clearances and an upper endoscopy are required. You can have them at a facility near home, and an endoscopy from the last five months can count.
A short pre-surgery diet prepares your body. Our team sends documents by text, and you can reply the same way with questions about next steps.
Dr. K performs your procedure. For the gastric sleeve, the hospital stay and all hospital-related fees are inside the package price.
Most patients return to work within 4 to 7 days. Avoid lifting more than 20 pounds while you heal.
Follow-up visits for the first year are part of the sleeve package, and Dr. K stays reachable by phone between them.
Dr. Reza Keshavarzi, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Dr. K is our lead surgeon and runs every consultation himself, so the person who plans your care is the person in the operating room. He brings decades of experience in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery and performs every procedure we offer.
When you live four hours away, being able to reach your surgeon matters. Dr. K contacts patients from his own cell phone and checks in after they are home.
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A trip for surgery is easier to plan around one fixed number. Our gastric sleeve has a published package price, and pricing for the bypass, ESG, balloon and medical weight loss is given at your consultation.
When Dr. Keshavarzi performs your pre-surgery endoscopy, the procedure is part of your overall cost and a $750 hospital fee applies.
Debit and credit cards are accepted for any remaining balance. See the full terms on our financing page.
Surgery limits how much you can eat. Protein-first meals, daily walking and regular check-ins decide how much weight stays off, and Dr. K can add GLP-1 medication later if your progress stalls.
These services carry that support from your first week at home through the years after.
Yes. Lakeland patients complete much of their preparation close to home, including medical clearances and the required upper endoscopy. You travel to South Miami for the steps that need Dr. K in person, and our team stays in touch by phone and text between visits.
Our office in South Miami is roughly four hours from Lakeland by car, most of it on Florida's Turnpike. Because testing and the pre-surgery diet can happen near home, the drive is reserved for the steps that need Dr. K. Plan for someone else to drive you home after surgery.
Most of our patients choose the gastric sleeve, which removes most of the stomach and leaves a narrow sleeve. A bypass also reroutes part of the small intestine and is sometimes recommended for specific health conditions. Dr. K recommends one after reviewing your health history and goals, and he also offers ESG, the ORBERA balloon and medical weight loss when surgery is not the right fit.
Your date depends on how quickly you complete the required clearances and endoscopy. The doctor we recommend for pre-op analyses returns results within 48 hours, and an endoscopy done within the last five months can be used. If timing matters to you, ask about our expedited gastric sleeve.
No. Weight loss injections must be stopped at least two weeks before your operation. Dr. K can discuss whether medication has a place in your plan after surgery, for example if your progress stalls.
Most patients return to work 4 to 7 days after the procedure. Avoid lifting more than 20 pounds while you heal, and keep your scheduled follow-up visits with Dr. K.
Coverage depends on your insurer and your plan, and each plan sets its own requirements. Ask about your situation when you book. Patients who prefer a fixed price can choose our $14,000 gastric sleeve package and finance it through Cherry.
Book a consultation to find out which procedure fits your health, what it costs and how to arrange your care from Polk County.
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South Miami, FL 33143
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