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A healthy weight is the weight your body naturally settles into when you consistently eat a nutritious diet, are physically active, and balance the calories you eat with the physical activity you do.
But weight is only one measure of your health. People who are thin, but don't exercise or eat nutritious foods aren't necessarily healthy just because they are thin. A person who is overweight according to body mass index (BMI) charts may be healthy if he or she eats a variety of healthy foods and exercises regularly.
How much you eat is not the only determinant of your weight. Your age, metabolism, genetics, and physical activity level also play an important role in your weight, health, and risk for disease. So it's important that you avoid comparing yourself to others and that you determine the lifestyle changes you need to make to maintain a healthy weight.
Meet the Bariatric Team
People come to Sarasota Memorial Health Care System because the region's most experienced, caring, and well-trained professionals are here to treat them. Our bariatric specialists know that your whole health and weight loss plan is important - from making the choice to have bariatric surgery - to providing a comprehensive continuum of care and the support you need every step of the way to long-term success.
T. Patrick Fitzgerald
Bariatric Surgeon
Medical School:
Medical College of Georgia Internship: Tulane Medical Center,
Charity Hospital, LA Residency: Tulane Medical Center,
Charity Hospital, LA Board Certification: General Surgery
John D. Nora, MD
Bariatric Surgeon Medical School: Northwestern University, IL Internship: Mayo Clinic, MN Residency: Mayo Clinic, MN Board Certification: General Surgery and Vascular Surgery
Scott Stevens, MD
Bariatric Surgeon
Medical School:
University of Miami School of Medicine, FL Internship:Oregon Health Sciences University Residency:Oregon Health Sciences University Board Certification:General Surgery
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Adeana Osika, RD, LD/N
Director of Food and Nutrition, Diabetes and Bariatric
Services
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Linda Materewicz, RD, LD/N Registered Licensed Dietitian, Diabetes and Bariatric
Educator
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Patrice M. Burnett, RN Registered Nurse, Program Coordinator
