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The Gastric Balloon: Preparation for Placement & What to Expect After Surgery

By Dr.Babak Moein / September 14, 2020

Introduction to Gastric Balloon PreparationThe Gastric Balloon is a wise choice when you want the power of bariatric surgery without committing to a long-term procedure like the gastric sleeve.The gastric balloon can help you lose between 7% to 15% of your excess body fat, all in a six-month period. That’s between twenty and fifty pounds in just half a year. Think of all the new clothes […]

The Dietary and Exercise Lifestyle Changes to Adopt for Weight-loss Surgery Success!

By Dr.Babak Moein / September 9, 2020

Bariatric (weight loss) surgery can help you say “Goodbye” to obesity forever and improve your lifestyle.But the surgery is not a magic wand.Any procedure you undergo is merely a tool.To help you lose up to 80% of your excess weight with procedures like the gastric sleeve, 95% of your success depends on you!More specifically, your weight loss depends on the lifestyle […]

Pregnancy and Severe Obesity Don’t Mix – Consider Bariatric Surgery Before Conceiving

By Dr.Babak Moein / August 24, 2020

Are you thinking about getting pregnant shortly?If so, and you have been diagnosed with severe obesity, you may want to postpone things until you can achieve and maintain a healthier weight.Severe obesity is a medical diagnosis that indicates that you have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater.According to studies, being severely obese makes it more difficult to get pregnant.The […]

The “Ins and Outs” of Insurance and Obesity Surgery & How to Afford a Weight Loss Procedure without Coverage

By Dr.Babak Moein / August 1, 2020

Financing is one of the major reasons many people don’t attempt to look into bariatric surgery options.Even after knowing how safe surgical procedures like gastric sleeve can be, which has an incredibly low complication risk (the risks of staying obese are much greater than any bariatric surgery)…And even after seeing before and after photographs of people whose lives have been completely changed for the […]

What Does Weight Loss Surgery Feel Like – 10 Before, During & After Sensations to Expect as a Bariatric Surgery Patient

By Dr.Babak Moein / July 11, 2020

Almost all bariatric (weight loss) surgery patients ask the same question at some point in their journey:“Does weight loss surgery hurt?”You may have wondered the same thing if you’ve ever considered weight loss surgery.After all, you read the term surgery and instantly think of cutting.However, today’s bariatric surgery advancements mean very little cutting.Most bariatric surgeries require incisions that are about […]

How to Lose 5% of Your Body Weight to Decrease Your Health Risk

By Dr.Babak Moein / June 11, 2020

Losing just 5% of your body weight can meaningfully lower your health risks. Here is how to get started, and when weight loss surgery makes sense.

What Causes a Big Stomach in Females?

By Dr.Babak Moein / October 17, 2019

Introduction to Big Stomach in FemalesA common question some patients ask is:  What causes the excess growth of belly fat in females?For many women, growing more fat along the waistline and abdomen could be a product of age. As women enter menopause, their abdomens tend to collect belly fat that is difficult to lose with diet and exercise alone.A big belly can […]

What Kind of Weight Loss Surgery is Right for You?

By Dr.Babak Moein / August 11, 2019

Weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, can help you safely and effectively lose weight when obesity has become a problem and diet and exercise fail to lower the number on the scale.Bariatric surgery helps you lose weight in the following ways:Weight loss surgey can help facilitate weight loss in two ways – restricting diet and helping malabsorption. By shrinking the size […]

How to Get Rid of Excess Skin After Weight Loss?

By Dr.Babak Moein / April 30, 2019

Understanding How to Get Rid of Excess Skin After Weight Loss?Congratulations! You’ve shed those pounds that have long plagued you, and you’re ready to start your new life, free from the constraints of being overweight. Often, however, the battle to lose those pounds leaves behind casualties in the form of excess skin and stubborn pockets of fat. Therefore, all you […]