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Bariatric Surgery … Is It over 40. People with a insurance company, as well as approval from their
primary care physician and any specialists they are seeing.
BMI of at least 35 and a
Right For You? weight-related condition, Our team guides patients through all of the different steps
such as diabetes, sleep required to successfully complete the program.
For people who need to lose weight but have been apnea, high blood pressure Q: What is the success rate?
unsuccessful with diet and exercise, bariatric surgery can or heart disease, are also A: Bariatric surgery is a tool that will help patients lose
help. Federico Serrot, M.D., FACS, FASMBS, Medical eligible. All patients must weight and improve their quality of life. Studies show
Director of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery at Cleveland be committed to following patients typically lose the most weight one to two years
Clinic Martin Health, answers some commonly asked the permanent dietary after bariatric surgery. Patients may lose as much as 60
questions about weight-loss surgery. changes that are required. percent of excess weight six months after surgery and
Q: What types of bariatric surgery are available? Q: How do I get started? 77 percent of excess weight as early as 12 months after
A: At Cleveland Clinic in Florida, we perform several A: Interested patients surgery. On average, five years after surgery, patients
laparoscopic and robotic assisted surgical procedures sh ou l d sc he du l e a maintain 50 percent of their excess weight loss.
including sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve), gastric consultation in order to Federico Serrot, M.D., FACS, Cleveland Clinic in Florida is committed to providing
bypass and duodenal switch. We also perform reoperative determine which weight- FASMBS, Medical Director patients with a path to a healthier future. To schedule a
bariatric surgery. loss plan is right for you. of Bariatric and Metabolic weight-loss surgery consultation, call (772) 223-2890 or
Q: Who is a candidate for surgery? The next step is to await Surgery at Cleveland Clinic visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Bariatric to learn more.
A: You need to have a Body Mass Index (BMI) clearance from their Martin Health
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Treasure Coast Real Estate

Report

NOVEMBER 10–12, 2023 STUART, FLORIDA Get Ready For Another Strong Real Estate
VETERANS DAY WEEKEND
Market In Florida … Maybe
By Jim Weix
I’ve always been
an optimistic person,
although not always
realistic. However,
based on my open
houses held in record
heat, and my sales, the
real estate market seems
to be strong and not
showing any signs of
slowing down.
The low inventory of homes for sale, and high
buyer demand, are keeping prices stable. Although
people are moving to Florida from other states, the
Treasure Coast has an additional group of buyers
trying to flee Miami.
I don’t see the low inventory situation ending
anytime soon. Most sellers, if they have a mortgage,
have one at a low rate. They aren’t going to want to
sell and buy another house and have a new mortgage
at today’s higher rate. They are staying put.
Although housing prices in Florida are high, buyers
from states like California and New York, and areas
like Miami, don’t consider them high. That is good
news for Treasure Coast sellers.
Home insurance can be an obstacle for buyers.
Sellers might want to talk to their insurance agent and
see if they can ease this roadblock for potential buyers.
Due to the insurance issues, sellers will want to
address issues like an old roof and polybutylene
pipes, as they will make it difficult for buyers to get
insurance. Many homes that were built between 1978
to 1995 have these pipes. Since they rupture in time,
both home inspectors and insurance companies are on
the lookout for them.
As for marketing your home, remember that most
buyers find a home on the Internet, not driving around.
Good pictures and a virtual tour are a must.
To get good pictures, make your home attractive.
Since the first picture that potential buyers see is the
front of your house, which creates the first impression,
make it a good one. Along with sprucing up your
gardens, please get your driveway and sidewalk power
washed. I see too many street-view pictures where the
most noticeable thing about the house is the dirty or
oil-stained driveway.
Although some outfits advertise that they buy ugly
SEE MORE & GET YOUR TICKETS AT STUARTAIRSHOW.COM houses, pretty houses sell for more.
Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss
your options. I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or
jimweix@jimweix.com.
Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes
Company. Jim has 25 years of experience selling real
estate full-time. If you have questions or want the
services of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim
at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.

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