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Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery Benefits: Transform Your Health and Weight Loss

By Dr.Babak Moein / April 12, 2021

Incredible Bariatric Surgery Benefits Beyond Weight LossDo you know about all the amazing benefits of bariatric surgery? The one you are probably most familiar with is weight loss. Around 15 million Americans are said to suffer from life-threatening obesity, , and hence opt for bariatric surgery, which means the person is 100 pounds overweight or has a body mass index […]

Pregnancy & Weight Loss Surgery: 10 Ways You and Your Baby Will Benefit

By Dr.Babak Moein / April 5, 2021

Pregnancy & Weight Loss SurgeryIf you are about to plan a child and have an issue of obesity, then consult a professional for weight loss surgery. Pregnancy and childbirth are two of life’s greatest miracles. If you are a woman of childbearing age, you may find it difficult to get pregnant if you also suffer from obesity. Not only can […]

Bariatric Surgery Can Lower Your Risk for Obesity-Related Cancers

By Dr.Babak Moein / March 29, 2021

Chances of cancers are reduced using bariatric surgery, as obese people have higher risks of it.We are all familiar with cancer and how fatal the disease can be. Did you know that obesity is second only to cigarette smoking as the most preventable cancer in the U.S.? It’s true.Obesity may not be a choice, but it can be treated using bariatric […]

Meal Prep Ideas for Weight Loss Surgery Patients

By Dr.Babak Moein / March 22, 2021

Introduction to Meal Prep Ideas for Weight Loss Surgery Patients Meal prepping is the act of preparing healthy meals ahead of time. Weight loss surgery lets you control the foods you eat and the portions you consume.Weight loss surgery requires good food choices to maximize weight loss. Meal prepping is an excellent way to introduce healthy eating and stay on […]

What is Life Like After Weight Loss Surgery?

By Dr.Babak Moein / March 8, 2021

Weight loss surgery can improve your life in three distinct ways.For one, you stand to lose a significant amount of weight. Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass patients can both look forward to a loss of up to 75% of their excess weight within the first two years.With all that weight gone, you stand to gain more mobility. Weight loss surgery patients […]

Insurance Denied Your Claim for Bariatric Surgery Coverage? Now What?

By Dr.Babak Moein / March 1, 2021

With diabetes on the rise and obesity being recognized as a life-limiting illness, many health insurance companies now cover bariatric surgery.That’s good news for individuals whose economic situations might prevent them from ever considering bariatrics.With the average cost of gastric bypass surgery standing at $23,000, and a gastric sleeve procedure at $15,000 respectively, insurance has leveled the playing field. Now more people than ever […]

Skin Removal After Weight Loss Surgery – What You Should Know

By Dr.Babak Moein / February 22, 2021

For life-changing results, after your weight loss surgery, you can consider skin removal surgery as well.Using surgeries like the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, patients can look forward to excess weight loss of up to 60% or more. If you are 100 pounds overweight, that amounts to a loss of sixty, seventy, or eighty pounds! The best part is that […]

The Best Weight Loss Surgeon in Los Angeles – Top Qualities to Look For

By Dr.Babak Moein / December 28, 2020

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 should look for when searching for the best […]

4 Reasons Why Medical Tourism (Traveling Overseas) for Gastric Surgery is a Bad Idea & How to Find Safe Weight Loss Surgery Here at Home Instead!

By Dr.Babak Moein / October 26, 2020

Traveling overseas hoping to find cheaper weight loss surgery or medical tourism for gastric sleeve is a growing trend.Known as medical tourism, many patients with obesity (BMI of 40+) travel to Mexico or as far away as Europe to undergo gastric sleeve surgery in the hopes of shedding their excess weight.With over 23 million Americans suffering from obesity and 50% of the […]

Abdominal Hernia Repair Surgery and the Recovery Time You Should Expect

By Dr.Babak Moein / March 23, 2020

Suffering from an abdominal hernia is no fun at all. You can feel pain or discomfort and experience localized swelling on the abdomen or groin.There are several different types of hernia, but one thing they all have in common is that they can be repaired with the appropriate hernia surgery.Let’s examine the medical ailment we know of as the hernia […]