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Adjustable Gastric Banding (AGB) is a misunderstood weight loss surgical procedure that has helped thousands of patients suffering from obesity for 24 years. Most bariatric surgical procedures such as the lap-band, require multiple interventions (beginning with least invasive to more invasive) during a patient’s life, just like other chronic diseases. While the article in JAMA […]

  I am so grateful to Dr , that I wake up every morning, and ask God to bless him! I had the surgery five months ago, it was very smooth. Dr. Davtyan’s team was very nice and they made me feel very comfortable. Now I have no more diabetes, and sleep apnea. I passed […]

I was referred to Dr. by my friends and family. We trust him completely. My lap band surgery was simple; I was back on my feet in 1 week. Dr. Davtyan staff is knowledgeable. I feel very comfortable talking to Dr. Davtyan. I was 50lbs overweight 2 years ago. Now I can get around much […]

Long term weight loss is a desired goal for obese individuals. Individuals with a BMI (Body Mass Index) score of over 40 are considered morbidly obese. Obesity causes diseases such as diabetes, cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, sleep apnea, liver and pulmonary disease, and others. It can also lead to anxiety, depression, substance […]

Overweight Young Adults Risk Early Death A study published in Aug 2011 in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that being overweight at 25 years old increased the risk of early death by 21%. That risk went up to 28% if a young adult with a higher BMI (body mass index) also smoked, drank alcohol, […]

Obesity is an escalating global health crisis, directly contributing to numerous conditions, including atrial fibrillation (AF), a serious and potentially life-threatening cardiovascular disease. Recent groundbreaking research, particularly that conducted by Dr. Hany Abed at the University of Adelaide, has illuminated the intricate relationship between obesity and atrial fibrillation. This page explores how obesity impacts heart […]

A groundbreaking study has revealed a critical connection between fatty liver disease and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This insight sheds new light on the importance of liver health in preventing metabolic disorders. Fatty Liver Disease and Its Impact on Diabetes Risk  Fatty liver disease, or hepatic steatosis, is widely recognized as a […]

A study published in the British Journal of Cancer found that physical activity can reduce the risk of developing polyps by 16%, and developing large or advance polyps by 30%, and the risk of colon cancer by 25%. An analysis of studies involving over 250,000 patients, found less precancerous colon polyps in those individuals who […]

Findings published in the August 2011 issue of Hepatology, revealed that obesity may be a frequent cause of chronic liver disease progression. Liver cirrhosis, according to one study, in over 15% of cases, is caused by being overweight. Other studies showed that those suffering from liver disease due to obesity had a lower survival rate […]

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 […]