Category: Weight Loss Surgery

Is Gastric Sleeve Reversible?

Gastric Sleeve procedure is a one-way ticket. Once bariatric surgeon trim down that stomach size (about 75-80% of it), you can’t hit reverse. The surgery is a commitment, and understanding its irreversible nature is crucial. So the short answer is No, Gastric Sleeve surgery is not reversible. Now, why isn’t reversibility an option? Picture it… Continue reading

Gastric Sleeve Pros and Cons

Gastric Sleeve Pros and Cons

In the quest for a healthier and more fulfilling life, weight loss surgery has become an increasingly popular choice, especially in Los Angeles. Among the array of bariatric procedures available, gastric sleeve surgery stands out as a transformative option. At Weight Loss Surgery Center of Los Angeles, we’re here to guide you through the essential… Continue reading

Reach Your New Year’s Goal with Bariatric Surgery

Slim woman in black sportswear with a measuring tape in her hands rejoices with a gesture YES that she has lost weight and is in good physical shape.

How many years has your New Year’s resolution been to lose weight? If you have resolved year after year to lose weight just to fail, you are not alone. Losing weight is hard for most people, especially when you have metabolic or hormone imbalances, or genetic factors impacting your efforts. This year, make your New… Continue reading

Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?

A doctor educating an obese woman on losing weight and health.

Anyone who has struggled with losing weight may have wondered whether bariatric or weight loss surgery might be right for them. When you try over and over to lose weight and fail, it can be frustrating and defeating. Bariatric surgery can seem extreme, but for many people, it is what they need to achieve their… Continue reading

Life With A Gastric Balloon

A happy slim woman in front of a mirror measuring her waist with a tape and showing her thumb up.

People with lower body mass indexes may consider gastric balloons as an alternative to bariatric surgery. Most patients lose 20 to 50 pounds in six months. Gastric balloons can be inserted in minutes and are highly effective if the user adopts a healthy lifestyle. However, the benefits cannot be sustained without a permanent shift in… Continue reading

What Is Dumping Syndrome & How To Avoid It After Weight Loss Surgery

A woman standing on weighing scales with a donut and an apple in her hands.

Have you heard of the term “dumping syndrome?” Now, take note that it has nothing to do with being dumped repeatedly by a significant other. Instead, it’s a collection of uncomfortable symptoms experienced by 1 out of 10 people after bariatric surgery procedures like gastric bypass and esophageal surgery. In this article, we’ll be discussing… Continue reading

What To Do About Loose Skin After Weight Loss Surgery

A graphic representing change of body after weight loss surgery.

People who are considering or have been advised to undergo bariatric surgery need to have realistic expectations about the weight loss journey they are about to embark on. Just because you had surgery doesn’t mean you will instantly look and feel better! Aside from the fact that coming out of surgery, you will need time… Continue reading

Lap-Band Re-Adjustments: Do I Need One?

A lap band surgery patient.

Lap band, also known as gastric banding, is one of the many available weight loss procedures out there. The procedure entails putting a silicone band around the stomach’s upper portion, creating a smaller stomach. This smaller stomach makes a person feel fuller even with a smaller food intake. Compared with other bariatric surgery procedures, the… Continue reading

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