Welcome to Surgical Bariatric Centers

Providing surgical weight loss using the LAP-BAND® System to Florida's west coast.

We are delighted that you are taking the first step toward improving your health by decreasing your weight and living a healthier lifestyle.

The professional staff at Surgical Bariatric Centers are dedicated to providing you with a complete range of proven weight management treatments.

We offer laparoscopic bariatric surgery using the only adjustable, and completely reversable weight loss surgery available in the United States.

We invite you to look through our site and contact us if you have questions or want to schedule a no-obligation appointment with one of our professional staff.

Meet Our Patients


Tina: 104 lbs	Shawn: 125 lbs	Carrine: 130 lbs	Michelle: 150 lbs

Rita: 75 lbs	Mary: 155 lbs.	Jacki: 80 lbs	Andrea: 94 lbs

Dr Aguila's Blog

The Cycle of Obesity

The Cycle of Obesity: Anxiety

Guilt

Weight Loss Resources

High Protein Snacks

10 Tips for Getting Through the Holiday Season Successfully

Putting Portions in Perspective

Weight Loss Surgery: Can It Really Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes?

Colors of Health

Latest Resources

Food Intolerance after Bariatric Surgery

Chew your food well, drink fluids 30 minutes after your meal, stop eating when you feel full, get enough protein, eat three meals a day and take your vitamins- you're following all the rules and yet there are still foods you can't eat. The following guidelines may help resolve problems with food intolerance.

Surgical Bariatric Centers is a premier bariatric surgery center specializing in weight loss surgery and serving the residents of Tampa, Brandon, Lakeland and Orlando in Florida. Dr. Aguila is a skilled general surgeon who specializes in performing gastric LAP-BAND surgery.