If you are obese, a recent study shows that bariatric surgery can help you live a longer life. That was the finding of a recent Swedish study that compared two groups of obese adults. One group underwent bariatric surgery, such as the gastric sleeve, while the other participants received the standard level of obesity care. Before the study,…
When considering bariatrics, you want the best weight loss surgeon in Los Angeles you can find. A quick search on the internet will bring up dozens of doctors you can choose from. But how can you determine which doctor is the best of the bunch? Of all those doctors, only a few possess the top qualities you…
Weight loss surgery is surging in popularity. Introduction: Weight Loss Surgery Recovery checklist Otherwise known as bariatrics, weight loss surgery can help you lose excess weight. If you suffer from obesity related ailments, those ailments can diminish or disappear entirely as a bariatric side effect. Conditions often treated by weight loss surgery include type 2 diabetes,…
Introducton to 8 Gastric Surgery Myths Gastric – bariatric or weight loss surgery – is becoming increasingly popular. Thousands of patients each year can shed their excess pounds to live healthier lives. Weight loss surgery has also been hailed for its ability to treat obesity-related health conditions, such as high blood pressure (hypertension), arthritis of…
Losing weight is the most common New Year’s resolution. Unfortunately, the statistics about excess weight and obesity are not promising. Obesity rates continue to rise each year. An estimated 50 percent of American adults will be obese. Bariatric surgery For New Year can help you achieve your 2021 New Year’s resolution. Weight loss surgery is an…
Holiday Weight Got You Down? It’s beginning to be that time again. The leaves are a beautiful array of warm tones and a chill is in the air. Gatherings with loved ones, family photoshoots, and lovely fall fashion all loom in the distance. It’s a time to be grateful for what we have as we…
According to the CDC, 42.4% of Americans are obese. Losing weight is difficult and many diets fail since they are not sustainable. There are also health, social, and economic effects associated with obesity. Effects like… Discrimination and social bias Increased medical costs And increased risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease If you…
Weight loss surgeries have grown in popularity. It’s easy to see why 40% of the country is obese, with nearly half the population expected to become obese by 2030. Due to several factors such as unhealthy eating, stress, sedentary lifestyles, and in some cases genetic factors or medical issues, many people are struggling with maintaining a…
Introduction to Gastric Sleeve Surgery Weight Loss Gastric sleeve surgery is a useful tool in the fight against obesity.The bariatric (weight loss) procedure, otherwise known as the sleeve gastrectomy or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), reduces the size of your stomach, forcing you to eat less. Once the bariatric surgery is performed, gastric sleeve patients go…
Author: Babak Moein, MD
