It’s a question that’s often foremost on the minds of potential weight-loss surgery patients: Am I a good candidate for bariatric surgery? Let’s take a moment to examine this important question. Struggling with obesity can be extremely challenging, especially when your body’s weight interferes with key activities in daily life. In addition, obesity can lead…
Bariatric surgery procedures provide lifelong changes for many patients, especially those who not only suffer from excessive weight, but also conditions such as sleep apnea, urinary incontinence, and arthritis. The obvious reason to consider weight loss surgery is to lose weight, but new weight loss surgery options offer many additional life changing benefits of bariatric…
Being overweight impacts nearly every area of a person’s life. Many overweight people may end up considering weight loss surgery after years of struggling with diet and exercise plans, “magic” pills, and other weight loss fads. Providing a more permanent solution for weight loss and healthy living, weight loss surgery is a big commitment…
If you are a parent or guardian of a teenager struggling with obesity, we understand that you want to do everything in your power to help him or her live a healthy, fulfilling life. If you’ve tried everything to help your teen lose weight, you may be asking, when is weight loss surgery for teens…
Shortly after your bariatric surgery, you might start considering cosmetic surgery to address the impacts of significant weight loss. With our vast experience helping patients through their weight loss journey, we have compiled a list the top cosmetic surgery questions you should be asking your doctor before choosing a cosmetic surgery practice or procedure. The Top Cosmetic Surgery…
True or False? This quiz is based on the list of Bariatric Surgery Misconceptions compiled by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery….
Long-term weight loss success begins with bariatric surgery. Still, physicians and patients agree — it’s the support and resources available afterward that help you adjust to, and thrive in, your healthy new lifestyle. At Olde Del Mar Surgical, we’re committed to helping you achieve every one of your health goals. That’s why we offer various bariatric…
At Olde Del Mar Surgical, we specialize in many minimally invasive general surgery procedures. Dr. Bhoyrul and Dr. Farinholt pride themselves on providing the best care available in southern California, and work with you to decide what surgical technique is best for your operation….