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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- World renowned surgeon Dr. Michael Feiz is suggesting that, now more than ever, people around the world will need to explore all of the increasing number of highly effective weight loss surgery options. As affluence and access to high calorie food spreads around the world, a devastating health scourge - one already familiar in the United States and Western Europe - is become increasingly endemic. A new study in the published in England's...
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Married for over ten years, Oxnard-based couple Roger and Mayra Rosales have enjoyed their kids and family life. Still, one element greatly detracted from their happiness for years. Both struggled with obesity, along with frequent illnesses which were part and parcel to the excessive weight. "We were always sick," Roger, 30, explains. "Always getting the flu and feeling tired, I guess because we weren't eating well. We always had back...
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As arguably the finest bariatric surgeon working right now, Dr. Michael Feiz has had to grapple with the issues behind our collective weight issues. On the one hand, there is a great deal of pressure for people to shed pounds for purely aesthetic reasons. At the same time there has been a bit of a backlash, as some sectors of society have responded to the ballyhoo by saying it is inherently superficial to put a lot of effort into slimming...
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress and gastric sleeve recipient Jodi Taffel has always had a fun-loving, energetic personality, in spite of struggling with excessive weight for years. Although she was not extremely active prior to her surgery, she longed to fully engage in the many activities and trips she and her boyfriend planned together. However, the extra pounds made it difficult for Taffel to feel comfortable even when walking up a flight of stairs. Last...
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Adolescents and their parents are increasingly interested in such procedures as sleeve gastrectomy and a study conducted by Sweden's Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg is backing them up. Michael Feiz, M.D., FACS and his medical colleagues are getting more queries about the benefits of FDA compliant lap band procedures and other serious questions related to bariatric procedures from teenagers and their parents than ever...
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The decision to pursue weight loss surgery is not an easy one, nor should it be. Even though modern technology has made these procedures extremely safe and effective, most people would prefer to lose weight through diet and exercise. Nevertheless, for some people, bariatric surgery is the best option. If you are one of those people, you want a surgeon who isn't going to forget your name the moment they complete your operation. If the...
Insurance coverage is a primary concern for patients when it comes to their weight loss surgery. Los Angeles LAP-BAND surgeon Shahram Salimitari of LAP-BAND VIP explains alternative options for bariatric surgery candidates who don’t receive coverage from their primary insurance providers. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 23, 2012 When patients make decisions about weight loss surgery, considering their particular health insurance benefits is an important factor. Potential LAP-BAND...
Although weight loss surgery is not meant to be the first tool an obese patient uses to shed pounds, it is considered highly effective for those who have struggled in vain to free themselves of excess weight. A 2012 study found that any type of bariatric surgery is proven to be effective in weight loss and improving obesity-related health complications. Three methods of bariatric surgery are offered by LAP-BAND VIP which can start a patient down the road to a healthier life free of...
Obesity Control Center is the global leader in proven and safe weight loss surgery for long-lasting results, including gastric band (lap band), gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and gastric plication. Led by Dr. Ariel Ortiz and a team of Board Certified Surgeons, the Obesity Control Center has performed more than 10,000 weight loss surgeries and is recognized as an International Center of Excellence for its superior patient care standards. Tijuana, Mexico (PRWEB) October 15, 2012 Obesity...
Everett, Washington Bariatric clinic hires SEO company Webfor to implement Internet marketing strategies. Everett, WA (PRWEB) October 02, 2012 Northwest Weight Loss Surgery, a nationally recognized leader in the surgical treatment for obesity, has struck a partnership with Vancouver, Washington Internet marketing company Webfor to implement a web strategy that will raise awareness of the bariatric surgery options they have been offering for more than a decade. Located about 20 miles north...
