Category Archives: Bariatric surgery

Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a life-changing step that many individuals undertake in their pursuit of better health. But beyond the physical transformations, there lies a complex psychological landscape that patients must learn to traverse. In this post, we’ll explore the psychological impact of weight loss surgery, the challenges patients may […]

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 […]

When contemplating on whether or not weight loss surgery is a possibility for you, there are presumably tons of questions you may have regarding procedures, recovery, weight loss, and more. In efforts to bring our patients here at Davtyan Medical Weight Loss And Wellness a more comprehensive understanding of bariatric surgery, we have put together […]

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 […]

A small observational study out of Rhode Island showed that weight loss was associated with less frequency and intensity of migraine headaches in obese subjects. 24 severely obese women, who suffered from migraines, were assessed before and 6 months after undergoing bariatric surgery. Their mean body mass index (BMI) before and 6 months after surgery […]

Are you having difficulty controlling your Diabetes Mellitus, Type II and lose weight? Now there is a revolutionary treatment for both that doesn’t require surgery or medication. It’s called the EndoBarrier Gastointestinal Liner. The EndoBarrier is a flexible, thin, tube-shaped liner that fits inside a section of your intestine. It creates a barrier between your […]

Bariatric surgery is utilized for weight loss in people suffering from Morbid Obesity, but now Bariatric surgeons can also cure a common disease in obese patients…GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)! Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) is a long-term incision-less procedure performed with an innovative FDA-approved EsophyX surgical device that corrects the deficiency at the gastroesophageal junction (also […]

Medical research has shown that those who are currently obese with a body mass index (BMI) of 30-40 will likely remain so without intervention. Obesity, the second leading cause of preventable death in the has been shown to have a correlation to life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, diabetes mellitus Type II, and high blood […]