According to research, more than 40% of adults in the U.S. are obese. Obesity puts a person at risk for harmful health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, plus musculoskeletal, bone, and joint issues. At Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions, our Arcadia and Los Angeles, CA-based gastroenterologist Dr. Donald Portocarrero offers bariatric endoscopies, which help reduce the stomach's size through non-surgical means. Let us walk you through the steps for assisted weight loss if you've exhausted your options or diet and exercise aren't working. We can help determine if a bariatric endoscopy is appropriate to help you achieve your physical goals.

What Are The Different Types Of Bariatric Endoscopies? 

At Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions, we provide procedures less prone to complications than traditional bariatric surgeries. They are the endoscopic gastric sleeve to decrease the stomach's size to reduce hunger cravings and control portions and transoral gastric outlet reduction for patients who have regained weight after their gastric bypass. Lastly, we offer a gastric balloon placed inside the stomach and inflated where it remains for six months to reduce food consumption and to help you feel fuller faster.

Each of these versions of a bariatric endoscopy is minimally invasive and offers an increased chance of reducing your risk for weight-related health conditions. Depending on the procedure, it can take up to 90 minutes. Recovery time depends on a few factors but can take a few days to several weeks for optimal results.

Contact Our Office Today

Consult with our Arcadia and Los Angeles, CA gastroenterologist Dr. Donald Portocarrero to determine your candidacy for a bariatric endoscopy if you're interested in non-surgical weight loss treatment. Dr. Portocarrero will discuss alternative treatment options if, for any reason, you aren't a candidate for this procedure. For more information or to schedule a consultation for a bariatric endoscopy, contact Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions at (626) 461-5408.