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Is gastric bypass surgery safe? Is bariatric surgery safe? These are two of the most common questions my staff and I are asked as patients explore their options and consider weight loss surgery. Thanks to advances in healthcare and technology, bariatric surgery procedures are safer than ever. As practitioners, we have learned a lot about
If you’re considering weight loss surgery and have done some online research, you’ve no doubt learned what a complicated topic it is. Here’s a look at many of the most common weight loss surgery questions, with detailed answers from credible sources. Many of the answers depend on multiple factors, such as how much you weigh
If you’re thinking about going outside the U.S. or traveling for your weight loss surgery, we have three good reasons to stay in California: Medical tourism can be risky. Healthcare in some countries isn’t as highly regulated as it is in the United States. You want to be within driving distance of your surgeon for
If you’re hunting for weight loss surgery gift ideas because a friend or family member is having surgery and you want to get them something to show you’re thinking of them, how do you communicate your support with more than the typical offerings of magazines or flowers? Here are some ideas that’ll show you understand
Are you waiting until Dec. 31 to make a weight loss resolution? If you live in Los Angeles and want to lose weight, fall is a great time to kick off your get-healthy journey. Welcome in 2019 looking and feeling your best with these five great reasons to use lose weight. 1. Cool Weather Is
Nearly 20 percent of American youth are obese, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) research. That means in a typical California classroom, one in five students is not just overweight, but obese. In general, obesity is defined as someone whose body mass index (BMI) — their weight in kilograms divided by the
If you’re considering weight-loss surgery, you probably have questions about what type of anesthesia your surgeon will recommend. The American Society of Anesthesiologists describes four types of anesthesia: general, IV monitored with sedation, regional and local. General anesthesia is used for major procedures, where the patient is rendered unconscious and most body functions slow, which
Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, controls metabolism, which is how the body uses energy from food. When thyroid function is compromised, it can affect: Body temperature Heartbeat How efficiently you burn calories Hypothyroidism can make you feel sluggish, and if your body isn’t using food efficiently, it can lead to weight gain and obesity. The
As you’re getting ready for your first appointment with your bariatric surgeon, your goal is probably to make the visit as productive as possible. This article will guide you through what to expect during your initial consultation, including suggestions on how to prepare for the appointment, what to bring with you and questions that you
Most bariatric surgeries leave either very small scars – in the case of laparoscopies – or no scars at all, as in the case of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. However, if scarring is a possibility for the procedure you want to have, there are things that you can do to minimize the scar. Scars are the