Archive for November, 2025

Preparing for your gastric balloon procedure is simpler than most people expect—but it’s also one of the most important steps in setting yourself up for success. A little planning makes the day of your procedure smoother, your recovery easier, and your results stronger. At Lap Band LA, Dr. David Davtyan and his team walk every […]

After your gastric balloon placement, one of the first questions most people ask is, “When can I start exercising again?” The answer depends on how your body responds—and it’s important to ease in the right way. Early movement helps you heal, improve digestion, and keep your weight loss steady, but pushing too hard too soon […]

When your gastric balloon comes out, it’s normal to feel a mix of pride and worry—you’ve worked hard to lose the weight, and now the focus shifts to keeping it off. The good news is, that’s completely possible with the right structure and support. At Lap Band LA, Dr. David Davtyan and his team help […]

What you eat after a gastric balloon placement is one of the biggest factors in how well it works—and how comfortable the process feels. During the first few weeks, your body is adjusting, your appetite is changing, and your stomach is learning new limits. The right gastric balloon diet plan isn’t about strict rules or […]

When I first heard about the Orbera gastric balloon, I was skeptical. After years of trying every diet and workout plan imaginable, I didn’t believe anything short of surgery could really help me lose weight and keep it off. But the idea of a non-surgical option that could help retrain how I eat—without permanently changing […]

If you’ve been wondering how safe the gastric balloon procedure really is, you’re not alone. It’s one of the first questions most people ask when they start exploring non-surgical weight loss options. The short answer: yes, it’s considered safe when done by an experienced bariatric team — but like any medical procedure, it’s not risk-free. […]

If you’re looking into non-surgical weight loss options in Los Angeles, you’ve probably come across everything from the Orbera gastric balloon to new GLP-1 medications like semaglutide. The hard part isn’t finding options — it’s figuring out what actually works and what fits your lifestyle. At Lap Band LA, Dr. David Davtyan and his team […]

If you’ve been researching gastric balloon costs in Los Angeles, you’ve probably noticed how wide the price range can be — and how few clinics explain why. The truth is, cost depends on what’s actually included in the program, the type of balloon used, and the level of medical support you receive. At Lap Band […]

When people ask how much weight they can lose with a gastric balloon, they’re really asking, “What’s realistic for me?” On average, most patients lose about 10–15% of their total body weight during the first six months, but results depend on your body, your habits, and how closely you follow the program. The Orbera gastric […]

It has been more than two decades since I first began performing bariatric surgery here in Los Angeles, and not a day goes by that I take this work for granted. The faces, stories, and journeys I have witnessed remind me constantly why I chose this path—and why I have never stopped believing in it. […]