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 »
Category: Bariatric Surgery
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 »
One of the best things that you can do to ensure a healthy recovery and long-term success after your Lap Band procedure is to learn as much as you can about living with this device in place. A solid and accurate understanding of the realities of Lap Band recovery and long-term lifestyle will help you… Continue Reading »
A new study published in the journal Obesity shows that more patients may benefit from a Lap Band procedure than are currently eligible to receive one due to their insurance restrictions. This is good news for those struggling with moderate obesity and other obesity-related medical problems. In a recent U.S. News & World Report article… Continue Reading »
New research conducted at New York School of Medicine shows that the Lap Band procedure displays long term effectiveness at treating the components of metabolic syndrome. These findings, published by Medscape Medical News, showed that most patients in the study who started with a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome no longer fit the criteria after a… Continue Reading »