If your health and quality of life are suffering due to the excess weight you can’t seem to lose, it may be time for weight loss surgery. Dr. David. G. Davtyan of The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles proudly offers safe and minimally-invasive weight loss procedures and bariatric surgeries to obese and overweight patients in San Pedro. Dr. Davtyan is Board Certified in Surgery and Bariatric Medicine and regarded as an elite weight loss surgeons in the Los Angeles area.
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As a bariatric patient himself, Dr. Davtyan understands how to help patients achieve life-changing weight loss through advanced procedures that involve less risks and less downtime than traditional gastric bypass. Our clinic proudly offers the following endoscopic weight loss procedures to patients living in or near San Pedro:
- Lap-Band surgery
- Sleeve Gastrectomy (laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery)
- Lap-Band removal and revision surgery
- Gastric plication surgery
- Gastric balloon (Orbera® and Obalon™)
Understanding Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a type of weight loss surgery that involves removing a large portion of the stomach to create a smaller, tube-like structure. The remaining stomach is sealed with surgical staples, creating a long, narrow pouch that can hold less food.
At The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles, Dr. Davtyan can typically perform gastric sleeve surgery laparoscopically, which involves making small incisions in the abdomen and using a laparoscope (a long, thin instrument with a camera and light attached) to guide the surgery. Dr. Davtyan uses specialized surgical instruments to remove approximately 75-80% of the stomach, leaving behind a narrow, banana-shaped tube or sleeve.
The main goal of a sleeve gastrectomy is to reduce the amount of food that can be consumed and to promote feelings of fullness with smaller amounts of food. The surgery also removes the portion of the stomach that produces ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates hunger, which can help reduce feelings of hunger and promote weight loss.
The surgery typically takes 1-2 hours to complete, and most patients can expect to stay in the hospital for 1-2 days after the procedure. Patients are typically able to return to normal activities within a few weeks of the surgery, but it is important to follow Dr. Davtyan’s guidelines for activity and diet during the recovery period.
Gastric sleeve surgery has been shown to be an effective treatment for obesity and can help patients achieve significant weight loss. Patients can expect to lose an average of 50-70% of their excess weight within the first year following surgery.
Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?
Only a qualified bariatric surgeon such as Dr. Davtyan can determine whether you are a good candidate for weight loss surgery based on a comprehensive evaluation of your individual situation. At our San Pedro area clinic, we can help evaluate your individual situation, discuss your options, and help determine whether weight loss surgery is the best choice for you at a complimentary consultation with Dr. Davtyan.
During your consultation, expect to discuss your medical history, your weight loss goals, and any other health issues you may have. We are also likely to perform a physical examination and may order additional tests or assessments to evaluate your overall health status. In general, laparoscopic weight loss surgery is typically recommended for people who have a BMI of 40 or higher or for those with a BMI of 35 or higher with obesity-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, or high blood pressure.
It is important to keep in mind that weight loss surgery is not a “quick fix” solution for obesity and that it requires a significant commitment to lifestyle changes and ongoing follow-up care to achieve the desired results.
To learn more about gastric sleeve surgery or schedule your complimentary consultation with a renowned bariatric surgeon near San Pedro, please call The Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles today.
