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Free insurance verification can give you a much clearer idea of what your health plan may cover before you commit to bariatric surgery. It is not the same thing as final approval, and it does not guarantee what you will pay. The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles accepts most major PPO plans and… Continue reading

Gastric plication reduces stomach capacity without removing stomach tissue or rerouting the intestines. It remains an investigational bariatric procedure, however, with less established long-term evidence than gastric sleeve surgery. If preserving your stomach tissue is important to you, gastric plication may be worth discussing. The decision should also account for how much evidence exists for… Continue reading

Your first weight loss surgery consultation is your chance to get practical answers about your health, eligibility, treatment options, and what the process involves. You don’t need to know which procedure you want before you come in. At The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles, Dr. David Davtyan will review your medical history, weight-loss… Continue reading

If your Lap-Band® is causing reflux, vomiting, trouble swallowing, discomfort, or weight regain after Lap-Band®, it’s a good idea to see a bariatric surgeon. Lap-Band® removal in Los Angeles isn’t automatic, but if you’re having ongoing symptoms, you deserve a clear evaluation instead of wondering what’s wrong. At The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los… Continue reading

One of the most common misconceptions surrounding bariatric surgery is the belief that it is “the easy way out” for weight loss. In reality, weight loss surgery is not a shortcut or effortless solution. Procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and Lap-Band surgery are powerful medical tools that can help patients lose weight more effectively, but… Continue reading

Losing weight can feel like an uphill battle, especially when diet and exercise alone don’t deliver the results you need. For many patients, a medically guided solution can make all the difference. At The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles, the gastric balloon offers a non-surgical, temporary option designed to help you achieve meaningful… Continue reading

Deciding to pursue weight loss surgery is a major step toward improving your health and quality of life. But once you’ve made that decision, another important question comes up: which procedure is right for you? At The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles, we offer several effective options, including sleeve gastrectomy, Lap-Band, and sleeve… Continue reading

Weight loss surgery can be life-changing. Procedures such as Lap-Band, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric plication have helped thousands of patients achieve significant, lasting weight loss. At The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles, we see firsthand how these tools can dramatically improve health, mobility, and confidence. However, successful weight loss is not just about… Continue reading

Weight loss surgery can be a powerful tool for improving health, mobility, and quality of life. Procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, sleeve plication, and Lap-Band surgery have helped countless individuals achieve meaningful, long-term weight loss. However, surgery alone is not the entire solution. Patients who begin making key lifestyle changes before surgery often experience smoother… Continue reading

If you’ve struggled with weight loss year after year, you’re not alone. Millions of people set health goals each January, but most find that willpower alone isn’t enough to overcome the complex biological, metabolic, and hormonal factors that contribute to obesity. In fact, research shows that over 90% of individuals who lose weight through dieting… Continue reading