Weight Loss Doctor Blog

The latest weight loss blog on Obesity, Diet, Exercise, and Bariatric Endoscopy Options to help you lose weight and keep it OFF!

Bariatric Endoscopies for Weight Loss
posted: Apr. 27, 2023.

Losing weight is difficult and frustrating. When you carry excess weight, your body and health suffer. Your self-esteem suffers too. Fortunately, there are non-surgical weight loss solutions available to help Read more
The Benefits of Bariatric Endoscopies
posted: Mar. 30, 2023.

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 Read more
How Our Doctor Can Help With Weight Loss
posted: Mar. 23, 2023.

Achieving a healthy weight is important to maintaining your overall health and avoiding serious complications in the long run. But attaining this healthy weight can be difficult, especially if you're Read more
The Benefits of Bariatric Endoscopies
posted: Feb. 17, 2023.

How a bariatric endoscopy procedure from your weight loss doctor can help you If you have been trying to lose weight, but have been unsuccessful with diet and exercise, have you Read more
Wondering About Weight Loss
posted: Jan. 07, 2023.

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 Read more
Helping You Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals
posted: Oct. 26, 2022.

How your gastroenterologist in Arcadia, and Los Angeles, CA, can help you lose weight Losing weight can be difficult, but maintaining a healthy weight is important for your overall health. Losing Read more
Is Non-surgical Weight Loss Right for Me?
posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

Learn more about the nonsurgical weight loss options we offer. Losing weight is far more nuanced than just eating right and exercising regularly; there are many factors to consider, from genetics Read more
Is a Gastric Balloon Right for You?
posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

Is a gastric balloon right for you?The gastric balloon has become a popular option for many severely overweight or obese individuals. The balloon is inserted into the stomach endoscopically and Read more
When Is a Bariatric Endoscopy Needed?
posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

The decision to get weight loss surgery can be stressful and you might have concerns or questions. It’s important to know that you have many weight loss solutions available to Read more
Can post bariatric endoscopy or surgery patients drink alcohol?
posted: Apr. 20, 2021.

The short answer is NO. But it is the why that is most important! Let’s start off with what actually happens to the stomach after endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty or the gastric Read more
Does counting Macros help lose weight?
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.

When looking at diet options to lose weight, like we have stated before, counting calories is the way to go. But looking into the Macros (macronutrients) you ingest is also Read more
What type of exercise is better for my health?
posted: Feb. 28, 2021.

Another question I get asked frequently is: What type of exercise should I do to lose weight? My answer usually starts with something as simple as JUST MOVE! Let’s face Read more
So which diet is better for weight loss?
posted: Feb. 18, 2021.

I get asked all the time, which diet is better doc? And there are so many different options! There is the low carb diet, low fat diet, keto diet, paleo Read more
What is Obesity?
posted: Feb. 11, 2021.

Obesity is a condition in which a person has more body fat than is healthy. We diagnose Obesity based on your body mass index (BMI). BMI is defined as the Read more
Prevalence of Obesity
posted: Feb. 10, 2021.

We are in the middle of an Obesity Epidemic! The prevalence of Obesity in people between the age of 20-60 years old is 40-45%. Studies have shown that Obesity leads Read more