If weight loss is a top priority but you’ve not made the progress you desire, you might need more than diet and exercise. Our Arcadia and Los Angeles, CA based gastroenterologist Dr. Donald Portocarrero at Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions can help you with a variety of non-surgical weight loss options.

Why Is It So Hard for Me to Lose Weight?

When you want to lose weight, the first things that tend to pop into people’s minds are diet and exercise. Of course, these things are important for your overall health and they can play a role in weight loss.

However, if you’ve been dieting and exercising regularly but not losing weight like you thought you would, there might be other factors at play. Various conditions can impact one’s ability to lose weight, including but not limited to:

• Hormonal changes or imbalances
• PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome
• inflammation
• Cellular damage
• Stress
• Depression
• Digestive disorders
• Hypothyroidism
• Insulin resistance

If you have such conditions or similar issues, it doesn’t matter how much you diet and exercise. Those conditions need to be addressed in order to meet your weight loss goals.

How to Achieve Weight Loss in Los Angeles and Arcadia, CA

When you hit a stumbling block in your weight loss, getting the proper guidance and medical attention is a good step to take. Dr. Portocarrero at Gastrointestinal & Surgical Weight Loss Solutions is committed to helping patients achieve their goals as safely as possible. This can include everything from guidance on nutritional health to the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders that might affect your success. And when necessary, treatment can also include non-surgical weight loss solutions such as the:

• Endoscopic Gastric Sleeve
• Gastric Balloon

When you come in to see Dr. Portocarrero, you’ll discuss your weight loss goals and challenges. Through a comprehensive examination and discussion, he’ll help determine what might have your weight loss progress stalled. Together, you’ll discuss the treatment options available and determine the best method for your needs and your lifestyle.

Ready to finally meet your weight loss goals? Schedule an appointment with our Los Angeles and Arcadia, CA gastroenterologist Dr. Portocarrero at Gastrointestinal & Surgical Weight Loss Solutions by calling (626) 461-5408 today.