Lap band surgery offers a wealth of benefits for patients battling obesity. It could be the right procedure for those who want a less-invasive option than other traditional weight loss surgeries. Lap band surgery, also known as the adjustable gastric band or laparoscopic bariatric surgery, involves placing a tube around the upper portion of the… Continue Reading »
Category: Bariatric Surgery
Undergoing weight loss surgery is a big decision and it is important to make sure you are ready to make some major lifestyle changes that will support your weight loss goals after the procedure. Even though the surgery itself may not involve a lot of downtime, you will need to make some changes to your… Continue Reading »
The year is coming to an end and if you still haven’t achieved the weight loss goals you set at the beginning of the year, give yourself a chance to get a head start for the upcoming year. Lap Band surgery may be the most effective way for you to lose that excess weight and… Continue Reading »
If you have been thinking about undergoing weight loss surgery to lose that extra weight for good, you probably have already heard about gastric bypass surgery. The gastric bypass procedure is still one of the most popular weight loss operations in the United States because it is very effective for restricting the patient’s ability to… Continue Reading »
You can lose a significant amount of weight with Bariatric procedures such as lap-band surgery, but losing that much weight may leave you with loose and sagging skin. For many weight loss patients, a body lift and other skin tightening procedures are needed to reshape the body and create more youthful contours. Even if you… Continue Reading »
If you have failed at diet programs or even a medically-supervised weight loss regimen and have a significant amount of weight to lose, talk to Dr. Haiavy about gastric bypass surgery in CA. Gastric bypass surgery can trigger rapid weight loss and may be just what you need to get to and maintain your ideal… Continue Reading »
If you are experiencing health problems because of obesity and have struggled to lose weight with traditional diets, talk to Dr. Haiavy about the Realize Adjustable Gastric Band. Weight loss surgery has been the answer for many people who want to lose a significant amount of weight without compromising their health. Medical weight loss programs… Continue Reading »
Being obese can take its toll on your health and well-being. If your body mass index (BMI) is higher than 35, you may already be dealing with health issues such as diabetes, sleep apnea, and high blood pressure. Bariatric surgery is the answer for many patients who cannot lose the excess weight with supervised diet… Continue Reading »
For those struggling with obesity, one of the particularly frustrating but often unspoken side effects may be urinary incontinence. Studies have shown that this condition affects between 25-50% of those categorized as obese, and seems to affect women much more frequently then men. Yet bariatric surgeries such as the Lap Band procedure may be a… Continue Reading »
A recent report from HealthDay News shows that even slight decreases in weight may make a significant impact in reducing teenage diabetes. By lowering their body mass index (BMI) by even 8%, teenagers were able to greatly increase their sensitivity to insulin, a crucial aspect of diabetes. These findings come from a new study, which… Continue Reading »
