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Lap Band vs Gastric Sleeve

Lap-Band vs Gastric Sleeve

When considering weight loss surgery options, two commonly performed procedures are the gastric sleeve and Lap-Band surgeries. Both aim to help individuals achieve significant weight loss and improve overall health. However, they differ in their approach and long-term outcomes. Let’s compare gastric sleeve and Lap-Band surgery to understand their unique characteristics and benefits. Procedure In… Continue reading

16 Side Effects of Semaglutide

Semaglutide Side Effects

Semaglutide is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. It comes in different forms like Rybelsus (for oral intake), Ozempic (self-administered injections for diabetes), and Wygovy (self-administered injection for obesity or overweight with certain health conditions). Like any medicine, it’s important to be aware of potential side effects. This blog post will… Continue reading

Differences Between Gastric Sleeve and Plication Surgery

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If you are considering bariatric surgery to lose weight, there are a few different options. Two of the most effective minimally-invasive procedures that we offer at The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles are gastro sleeve and gastro plication surgery. Both of these procedures reduce the size of your stomach – it will only… Continue reading

Reshaping Your Body After Massive Weight Loss

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Bariatric procedures can have outstanding results when it comes to weight loss. Many people who undergo sleeve gastrectomy or lap-band procedures can lose over 100 pounds or more in 12-18 months. While weight loss is the goal, massive weight loss does have some unwanted effects on the firmness of skin and tissue. Sagging skin is… Continue reading

Health Reasons to Consider Weight Loss Surgery

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Too many people focus on the aesthetics of weight loss, when there are serious health conditions that come with obesity. It is understandable to want to lose excess fat to look better, but obesity-related diseases are the catalyst for many people to seek bariatric procedures. Even if you are healthy right now, obesity can take… Continue reading

Is a Gastric Balloon Right for You?

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If you have tried over and over to lose 20, 30 or more pounds but keep failing, you are not alone. Many people struggle to lose weight on their own and find themselves losing and gaining the same 10-15 pounds over and over. For many, medical weight loss is the answer but not everyone qualifies… Continue reading

Is Lap-Band Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?

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If you have come to the point in your life that you are ready explore weight loss surgery, there are multiple options available. One of the choices you may consider is Lap-Band surgery, which is one of the choices we offer at The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles. For thousands of our patients,… Continue reading

¡La cirugía bariátrica salva vidas!

La cirugía bariátrica salva vidas!

Un nuevo estudio de 40 años muestra que la cirugía bariátrica aumenta la esperanza de vida. En el estudio casi 22,000 personas se sometieron a una cirugía para perder peso en Utah y se encontró que las cirugías bariátricas reducen el riesgo de muerte prematura, particularmente por afecciones relacionadas con la obesidad como el cáncer,… Continue reading

Bariatric Surgery Saves Lives!

Weight loss surgery extends lives

A new 40-year study shows that bariatric surgery increases life expectancy. The study of almost 22,000 people who had weight loss surgery in Utah found that bariatric surgeries reduce the risk of premature death, particularly from conditions related to obesity like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.  Four weight loss surgeries (bariatric surgery) were analyzed between… Continue reading

Life After Weight Loss Surgery

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If you are considering a bariatric procedure or you already had weight loss surgery, you may be wondering what your life will entail in the future. Weight loss surgery can instigate phenomenal changes to your health and appearance, but it does come with other changes as well. If you have been told that bariatric surgery… Continue reading

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