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 experience, current concerns, and goals with you. He’ll walk you through which surgical or nonsurgical options make sense to consider.
What Should You Bring to a Weight Loss Surgery Consultation?
Bringing good information helps your bariatric surgeon in Los Angeles make the most of your appointment. Just bring what you have, even if your records aren’t perfectly organized.
Useful details may include:
- A current medication and supplement list
- Previous weight-loss programs, medications, or procedures
- Diagnosed conditions such as diabetes, sleep apnea, or high blood pressure
- Past abdominal surgeries and anesthesia problems
- Your insurance information and coverage questions
- Questions about recovery, eating changes, risks, and follow-up
Be open about smoking, alcohol use, eating habits, and the support you have at home. These details can affect your surgical risk, how you prepare, and which treatment will fit best. Feel free to ask about nutrition guidance, follow-up visits, and how you’ll stay in touch with your care team after treatment.
What Will the Bariatric Surgeon Review?
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases explains that preparation may involve a bariatric surgeon, internist, dietitian, and mental health professional. Your evaluation may also include a physical exam, blood work, and other testing based on your history.
Mayo Clinic notes that a bariatric team may review medical, behavioral, and mental health concerns before recommending surgery. Nutrition, exercise, smoking, and readiness for long-term changes can also shape the treatment plan.
Dr. Davtyan will go over bariatric surgery options with you, including gastric sleeve, Lap-Band®, gastric plication, gastric balloon treatment, and revisional care. Not every option will be right for you, but your consultation helps narrow things down based on your health and goals. Sometimes, the evaluation finds a condition that needs treatment or clearance before you can move forward with weight-loss surgery.
Will You Choose a Procedure at the First Appointment?
Sometimes the likely direction becomes clear during the first visit. Other patients need medical clearance, insurance authorization, lab work, imaging, endoscopy, or additional consultations before making a final decision.
You’ll leave knowing which choices are realistic, what information is still needed, and how the team will help you get ready. Your appointment is there to help you move from broad interest to a confident, informed decision about your treatment.
FAQ
Does a consultation mean I have committed to surgery?
No. A consultation helps you understand your candidacy, available treatments, risks, preparation, and long-term responsibilities before you decide.
Can I discuss nonsurgical weight-loss options during the appointment?
Yes. Our practice offers surgical and nonsurgical care, including gastric balloon treatment. Your medical history and goals will help guide the discussion.
Schedule a Complimentary Bariatric Consultation in Los Angeles
The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles offers complimentary consultations for patients in Beverly Hills and across Southern California. Dr. Davtyan brings both extensive bariatric experience and the personal perspective of someone who’s had weight-loss surgery himself. Schedule your complimentary bariatric consultation to get straightforward answers about candidacy, treatment options, and what to expect as you prepare.
Posted on behalf of Dr. David G. Davtyan MD, FACS, FICS
