Weight Loss Surgery California

How does Weight Loss Surgery work?

There are two types of weight loss surgeries commonly used in the United States today. These include Restrictive procedures, or a combination of Restrictive and Malabsorptive procedures.

Restrictive procedures limit food absorption

Procedures that use restriction limit the amount of food patients can eat. This is accomplished surgically by creating a small stomach pouch. When eating, the pouch fills quickly and gives a feeling of fullness after even a small portion of food.

Malabsorptive procedures alter digestion

Procedures that provoke malabsorption change the body’s ability to absorb calories and nutrients from food you eat. The surgeon changes the way food travels through the patient’s system. By rerouting food past a large part of the stomach and a portion of the small intestine, much of the calories and nutrients will pass through without being absorbed.

Both methods work to help patients lose excess weight, lower their BMI, and transform their health by resolving or improving co-morbidities. Weight loss surgery has many benefits that can lead to a healthier, higher quality of life, but also has certain risks. Read on to learn more about the different types of weight loss surgery.

  • Laparoscopic Adjustable Banding
  • Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
  • Sleeve Gasterctomy

    • How Does Lap Band Work?

    If you are overweight and other weight loss regimens haven't worked, the LAP-BAND System may be for you. It is a minimally invasive, safe and effective weight loss surgery using the most straight-forward technique. It has unique features to reduce the risk of surgery, which is especially important when operating on patients who suffer from morbid obesity...read more

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    For California residents who have tried every diet and exercise out there but are still clinically obese, weight loss surgery in California is a viable way to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Weight loss surgery is not for every California individual who wants to shed a few pounds, however - the National Institute of Health has very strict guidelines on who can and cannot qualify for weight loss surgery. People who want to have weight loss surgery in California must have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 35 in addition to more than one documented obesity-related medical condition in order to qualify for weight loss surgery. For individuals who have a body mass index of 40 or above, however, there does not need to be any further documented medical problems to quality for the weight loss surgery in California.

    Additionally, individual weight loss surgery doctors usually have their own set of criteria for determining whether or not a patient is an ideal candidate for the procedure. Dr. Feiz, renowned Beverly Hills-based weight loss surgeon, performs a complete assessment of each patient that includes a detailed application to learn about health and weight loss history, an in-depth nutritional, psychological and medical exam and an honest assessment of the impact of obesity on the patient’s life. Dr. Feiz provides his weight loss surgery in Beverly Hills patients with the best evaluation, diagnosis and care possible, which is why he has performed the world’s most cosmetic Lap Band surgeries. Patients, who are looking for the best weight loss surgeon come to Dr. Feiz’s office in Beverly Hills, are not disappointed with their results.