Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Los Angeles Helps You Conquer Your Battle with Hunger
The purpose of gastric sleeve surgery at Beverly Hills Physicians is to help you conquer your hunger, which is done by the removal of a section of the stomach that produces a hormone that is the catalyst for hunger. With minimal hunger pangs or cravings affecting you, you can lose weight comfortably and feel great. In fact, this operation, gastric sleeve in Los Angeles, is highly successful at helping patients lose weight even though it is one of the most recently develop bariatric procedures available today. It involves the removal of approximately 85% of the stomach, and the remaining 15% is fashioned into the shape of a small banana, or sleeve.
Another popular procedure offered at Beverly Hills Physicians is the lap band in Beverly Hills. This procedure is less invasive than any other weight loss procedure available, and it involves no cutting, stapling or rerouting of internal organs in the digestive system. One of the drawbacks, though, is the slower pace of weight loss associated with the LAP-BAND surgery. However, weight loss progress is relatively equal at five years after the procedure compared to other bariatric surgeries, according to ongoing research. In the end, Beverly Hills Physicians can help you choose which procedure would be best for your individual circumstances and desires.
Whatever your reason for choosing to have bariatric surgery, our team at Beverly Hills Physicians is committed to helping you reach your weight loss and health goals. We have helped innumerable patients achieve weight loss and a healthy life, and bariatric surgery is just the first step on this incredible journey. Please call us today to learn more about how we can help you!