University Bariatrics Blog
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Read our blog to learn more about our General & Bariatric Surgery services, offered by University Bariatrics to Thousand Oaks and Northridge, CA and surrounding areas. Founded in 2012 by board-certified general and bariatric surgeon Amir Mehran, MD, FACS, FASMBS, University Bariatrics is an exemplary bariatric and general surgery center. The practice focuses on collaboration with patients as..
University Bariatrics Blog
3M ago
Regarded as the safest and most effective bariatric weight-loss approach, gastric bypass is still subject to many myths. Some of these trace back to older bariatric surgeries and don’t apply to today’s procedures and the results they produce ..read more
University Bariatrics Blog
3M ago
It’s not just Hollywood that’s obsessed with reboots. Many look to January 1 as the day to turn over a new leaf. Among the most common resolutions topping the list is weight loss. Here’s how to set a New Year’s weight loss resolution that works ..read more
University Bariatrics Blog
4M ago
It’s well-known that a benefit of gastric bypass surgery is significant weight loss. It changes the amount of food you can eat and how your body processes it. Gastric bypass can also send type 2 diabetes into remission. Here’s how ..read more
University Bariatrics Blog
6M ago
Bariatric surgery promises life-changing weight loss when you cannot reach a healthy weight target. Using one of several approaches to alter how your digestive system operates, sometimes you don’t see the weight loss you expect ..read more
University Bariatrics Blog
7M ago
Gastric sleeve surgery is a significant step in your weight loss journey. It’s an unknown adventure, and surgery can always bring nervous feelings. The more you know about your procedure, the fewer surprises you’ll encounter ..read more
University Bariatrics Blog
9M ago
Losing a substantial amount of weight quickly enough to keep you motivated is certainly the primary focus of bariatric surgery. But dropping those excess pounds is only the beginning. Read about the life-changing benefits of weight loss surgery ..read more
University Bariatrics Blog
1y ago
Gastric bypass, the second most common weight loss surgery, promotes maximum weight loss and reverses chronic health conditions like Type 2 diabetes. Read on to learn the five goals you can achieve with a gastric bypass ..read more
University Bariatrics Blog
1y ago
Heartburn and its close associate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) commonly occur after bariatric surgery. They’re also treated with bariatric surgery. Confused? Read on to learn the connection between heartburn and weight loss procedures ..read more
University Bariatrics Blog
1y ago
Weight loss surgery helps people lose 77% of their excess weight within one year. But your benefits don’t stop there. It turns out that weight loss procedures also restore normal blood sugar levels and can put Type 2 diabetes into remission ..read more
University Bariatrics Blog
1y ago
If you’re thinking about weight loss surgery, you have two major decisions. The first is choosing surgery, and the second is deciding which type is best for you. Here, we explore your choices and explain how the procedures differ ..read more