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What is Lap Band Surgery? Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band, or more commonly coined as Lap Band Surgery, is a type of bariatric surgery procedure where it involves a band or ring placed in your upper stomach. This helps reduce your food intake, which will aid you in your weight loss journey. The surgery is also […]

The Weight Loss Aftermath: Sagging Skin   After months, if not years, of coming up with an effective weight loss treatment plan, you’ve finally made it to your desired weight goal!   But…does it ever really stop there? Well, not exactly.   The truth is, when it comes to weight loss, it’s a continuous effort […]

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 […]

Losing weight is challenging as it is, more especially to those who may be having a pre-existing medical condition that’s preventing them from shedding off those extra pounds. When diet and exercise are not enough, this is where medical intervention comes with, and with the advancements developing over the years, our medical experts have come […]

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 […]

According to the World Health Organization, obesity rates have continued to grow in both adults and children. In 2016 alone, the number of obese adults went up to 650 million. So if you feel like you’ve just gotten bigger, unhealthier, and have gained weight, you’re not alone.    If you’re obese, it won’t necessarily stop […]

When embarking on your weight loss journey, you will have to decide which procedure interests you the most and also, what your doctor may recommend for you. If deciding on the gastric balloon, you may be wondering how it works and what the benefits may be of going with this method. To begin, the balloon […]

What Does the Lap Band Procedure Process Entail? Before embarking on the lap band surgery road, it is important to outline the process in efforts to make this journey as seamless as possible. To dive more in depth about the lap band process, here is what the surgery consists of: During this procedure, your surgeon […]

Bariatric Surgery Increases as the Coronavirus Pandemic Persists Numerous studies have shown how excess body fat affects the immune system and those with a BMI of over 30 are more susceptible to contracting the virus and suffering from complications. With the pandemic looming over the nation’s head, the American people are seeking bariatric surgery as […]

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 […]