Understanding Obesity

Few people truly understand what living with the pain of obesity is like unless they have dealt with obesity themselves or have a family member who struggles with their weight. Those who have no personal experience with obesity often cast blame on people who are overweight because they do not understand how difficult it really is to be healthy. Even when you understand the reasons behind your obesity problem, feelings of guilt, shame, and depression can make it seem impossible to make the necessary changes in your diet and exercise habits.

We all know people who seem to be able to eat whatever they want and never gain weight, but for the vast majority of us, just staying at a consistent weight can be a daunting task. Television shows like The Biggest Loser offer some inspiration, but the amazing achievements of those contestants can seem like a pipe dream without diet coaches and professional physical trainers.

If you want to make the same life-changing transformation and reduce your chances of getting heart disease and other obesity-related conditions, it may be time to consider bariatric weight loss surgery to give you a head start in your race against time.

Obesity Is a Deadly Disease, Not a Death Sentence

If your weight has become a threat to your health, but you have not been able to achieve a healthy weight on your own with diet and exercise, bariatric surgery can offer you a second chance. Our board-certified Los Angeles bariatric surgeon Dr. Shyam Dahiya provides the latest in minimally invasive laparoscopic weight loss surgery for patients throughout the LA area, including Lakewood and Riverside.

Bariatric weight loss surgery is for people who have already made a commitment to change their unhealthy eating habits and lifestyle. All types of bariatric surgery, such as gastric bypass and LAP-BAND® surgery, have the same goal—to reduce the size of your stomach to help you feel full faster and stay satisfied longer.

However, bariatric surgery can only be successful when you continue to control your portion size and stick to your diet and exercise plan faithfully after surgery. Our professional weight loss team will support you every step of the way, but it is up to you to make the change in your mindset that will enable you to truly save your life.

Bariatric Surgery – The Beginning of Your Weight Loss Journey

We offer obesity surgery in order to help you achieve your weight loss goals, but bariatric surgery alone is not enough to ensure that obesity does not control your life forever. After your weight loss surgery, we will guide you on your journey toward a healthier life with monthly follow-up visits for at least a year. When you come back for one-on-one attention, our nutrition specialist Dr. Jose Mari-Elacion and the rest of our team of weight loss professionals will reinforce your diet and exercise goals to help you reach your goal weight and stay there.

If your struggle with obesity is threatening your health and you’re ready to make a change, please contact our bariatric surgeon Dr. Shyam Dahiya today to schedule your initial weight loss surgery consultation.