The 5 G’s of inappropriate eating is good advice for anyone trying to lose or maintain weight loss. These tips are especially important for surgical weight loss patients, as these bad habits can sabatoge weight loss and sometimes even cause the weight loss surgery to fail. 1. Grazing- This eat all day styple has several […]

One of the most frequently asked questions by patients is ” Will my insurance cover bariatric surgery?” The good news, is that most insurance carriers do have a surgical weight loss benefit in the policy. It is sometimes frustrating to patients however to find out that, though the surgery will be covered, there are often […]

I think one of the most rewarding aspects about our practice is the ability to see the results. I can’t tell you how many times i have heard from patients how happy they are that they no longer need their diabetes medications, Blood pressure medications or cpap machine for sleep apnea. It is a joy […]

The gastric sleeve procedure is now available to our patients in Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange County!! Many patients are interested in having the gastric sleeve operation because it is not as invasive as the gastric bypass surgery, and is more effective for weight loss than the adjustable gastric band. Gastric sleeve or vertical sleeve […]

I am pleased to announce that there are two websites available for support for our patients who have had bariatric surgery. The websites are www.lapband.com and www.realizemysuccess.com. Although we offer 10 support groups a month in a variety of four different locations, many people do not have time, or do not live close enough to […]

Many factors come under consideration when a patient decides to undergo bariatric surgery. Once the patient makes the decision to undergo a procedure, the next question for many is, Which procedure is right for me? I found the following information in a study recently published by Ethicon Endo-Surgery. Patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery lost an […]

Aetna has just sent out an announcement stating that they have changed their position on the sleeve gastrectomy and will now cover the procedure. This is good news, as once some of the major insurance companies start covering the procedure, more insurance companies will follow suit. Gastric sleeve surgery offers quicker weight loss that the […]

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Memorial Care Center for Obesity is now offering a six week yoga course specifically designed for patients who have had bariatric surgery! The class will include breathing, stretching and meditation techniques and is focused on the bariatric patient’s needs and pace. All levels of fitness are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Remember, weight loss surgery […]

Some very exciting statistics came across my desk recently about a study done on the resolution of co-morbidities in gastric bypass surgery patients. Co-morbidities are health conditions that are caused or made worse by a patient’s excess weight. The study quoted a resolution of Type II Diabetes in 83.8% of the patients- often within days […]