According to Dr. Davtyan and The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles, a recent study reviewed 86,953 surgical cases of Sleeve Gastrectomy, commonly referred to as Gastric Sleeve, performed either laparoscopically or by robotic surgery for weight loss. The study showed that gastric sleeve surgeries performed by laparoscopy had better outcomes and were safer […]

If you’re contemplating having your gastric sleeve in Los Angeles, and wondering what you’ll need before and after your procedure, you’re in the right place! There are so many resources available to you here in one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Preparing for the Gastric Sleeve in Los Angeles Eating Plan: Before the surgery, […]

­­­­If you have recently opted to undergo gastric sleeve surgery to help you lose weight, you may have some questions about what to expect following surgery. For example, how long can you expect to be away from work and other commitments? Are there any pain-management methods that can help you cope with post-surgery discomfort? Here […]

Weight loss requires hard work, patience, and time. For many, the journey requires medical intervention to aid personal efforts. But which weight loss surgery is right for you? Two of the more well-known weight loss surgeries you may be considering are gastric sleeve vs gastric bypass. Both are bariatric surgeries that are widely used in the […]

After you’ve consulted with an experienced bariatric surgeon, and together decided that a gastric sleeve procedure is the best option for you, you’re probably wondering what the next steps are to make sure your procedure is covered by your insurance plan. Here we’ll discuss how to find out if you are covered, guidelines insurance companies use to determine eligibility, and offer the helpful […]