Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does doctors have experienced in Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

A. Our doctors are board-certified and nationally recognized, with expertise in robotics. They use minimally invasive techniques to optimize outcomes, minimize pain, and speed recovery.

Q. How does robotic surgery compare to traditional surgery?

A. Doctor during Free consultation will explain how minimally invasive robotics reduces scars, pain, and recovery time and other questions. Doctor will explain your treatment options, with recommendations for your individual needs. This free second opinion helps you decide what’s best for YOU.

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Gastric Sleeve Procedure

• A small incision will be made in your abdominal area. Your stomach will then be reshaped.
• A part of your stomach will be taken out, and your stomach will be reshaped into a tube.
• This weight loss option can reduce up to 80 percent of your stomach.
• Your newly reduced sized stomach will be stapled and your incisions are closed.
• Your new, smaller stomach will still be able to absorb all the nutrients you need as your food is digested
• The procedure takes 60 to 90 minutes and you will be sleep during the procedure. You will go home same day, usually returning to normal activities in 5 to 7 days.
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Who may qualify Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Here is a general guideline of who can qualify for gastric sleeve surgery:

• Individuals that are morbidly obese, obese or extremely overweight
• Your BMI (Body Mass Index) must be greater than or equal to 40
• Your may have BMI 35 or higher with a related condition worsened by obesity such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, arthritis, and shortness of breath among others.
• You must understand the procedure and be 100% committed to a permanent lifestyle change
• Surgery, you can significantly reduce your weight, and eliminate up to 80% of that excess fat within 2 years.
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Bariatric Surgeon & Laparoscopic Center located in Beverly Hills, CA
Our doctors M.D., F.A.C.S., F.I.C.S., F.A.M.B.S.

• 25 years of experience
• Over 3,000 successful procedures
• Variety of different procedure options
• Located centrally in Beverly Hills, CA

Our bariatric doctor is a board-certified surgeon and diplomat of the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons. As an active member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and International Federation of Bariatric Surgery, He has performed more than 4,000 bariatric procedures in the past 25 years

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