Category Archives: Bariatric surgery

Given today’s fast-moving lifestyle and food options, many of us are struggling to find ways to keep our weight down and managing symptoms of overweight and obesity. This is especially true in Los Angeles, a city known for its health-focused lifestyle. Recently, more people starting using the popular weight loss drugs known as GLPs – […]

Bariatric surgery can be a life-changing procedure for those struggling with obesity. Not only does it help individuals lose a significant amount of weight, but it also comes with a host of health benefits. One of the lesser-known benefits of bariatric surgery is its effect on fertility and hormone balance. Obesity can lead to hormonal […]

Understanding How Lap-Band Surgery Works Lap-Band surgery, also called adjustable gastric banding, is a bariatric procedure designed to help patients lose weight by limiting how much food the stomach can comfortably hold. During the procedure, an adjustable silicone band is placed around the upper portion of the stomach to create a smaller pouch that promotes […]

If you are researching gastric balloon procedures, cost is probably one of the biggest factors influencing your decision. Unlike traditional bariatric surgery, gastric balloon treatment is a non-surgical weight-loss option that is typically performed without incisions, hospital stays, or lengthy recovery periods. That lower complexity often makes it one of the more affordable medically supervised […]

If you’ve just come from lap band surgery, let us tell you something: We’re very proud of you for taking the first step in investing in your health.  Of course, a new and healthy way of living doesn’t stop there. The next step is to have a complete lifestyle change. And one way of doing […]

Bariatric Surgery is no doubt one of the most popular methods when it comes to effective weight loss procedures. Maybe some of you might be thinking about why there is a need for such a procedure when there are simpler and much cheaper methods such as diet and exercise.  Well, the truth is, sometimes dieting […]

You may be among the many Americans who are considered obese. The good news is that you can do something to beat this disease. Obesity is not permanent. However, you may have already tried every diet and exercise available, and nothing has worked for you. It might just be time for you to try a […]

Considering bariatric surgery usually comes with a lot of questions about safety, recovery, weight loss, and whether surgery is even the right option to begin with. Below are some of the most common questions patients ask when exploring weight loss surgery at Davtyan Medical Weight Loss And Wellness. 1. What Is Bariatric Surgery? Bariatric surgery […]

According to data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System in 2005, less than 50 percent of the population participates in “recommended” levels of physical activity. You may be wondering what exactly the “recommended” levels of physical activity are. The recommended levels of physical activity (including both the amount and intensity) differ per person’s individual […]

Low testosterone and sexual dysfunction is common in morbidly obese males. A new study out of the University of Louvain in Brussels showed that these problems may be reversed with weight loss after bariatric surgery. Between 2007 and 2010, 17 men underwent bariatric surgery and were assessed 12 months later. They had lost an average […]