Some Facts for those Looking to Start a Family After Weight Loss Surgery

For weight loss surgery, Southern California residents have come to trust  Dr. Feiz for his incredible surgical skill and experience. However, Dr. Feiz is also highly regarded for his warm and friendly bedside manner. The expert surgeon is always invested in ensuring every gastric sleeve surgery feels comfortable throughout the entire process. In that spirit, we at the offices of Dr. Feiz wanted to share some fascinating facts regarding one of the most important milestones one may face after their weight loss procedure - pregnancy.

The summer months are among the most common for babies to be born in, so there is bound to be some post-bariatric surgery patients entering their third trimesters soon! In fact, studies have shown that bariatric surgery can actually produce a sudden positive change in fertility. Good news for those who want to celebrate their healthy new body and perspective on life by starting a family.

That said, many doctors recommend that women avoid getting pregnant until 18 months after surgery. After surgery, the rapid changes your body goes through can make the process of growing a baby unusually complicated. After 18 months, though, a woman's weight will likely have stabilized enough to provide her baby with proper nutrition.

Overall, the health risks involved in pregnancy decrease substantially, another bit of good news for those undergoing the revolutionary surgery for weight loss in Los Angeles under the care of Dr. Feiz. Whether you're looking to garner a trim new body before starting a family or to enhance the quality of life for yourself and your current loved ones, Dr. Feiz is happy to provide you with exceptional weight loss procedures that can have a tremendous impact on your life.

Randy Jackson says farewell to Idol; We take a look back on his weight loss journey

Last night on American Idol, we said good-bye to a staple of the long-running talent competition, Randy Jackson. After a surprisingly sweet farewell video, viewers not only saw Mr. Jackson's journey on the show, but also his weight loss over the years. It reminded the team here at Dr. Feiz and Associates of the bariatric surgery that he has been so open to discussing.

Randy Jackson join a growing list of celebrity weight loss surgery recipients when he received the gastric bypass procedure about ten years ago. It's been reported that he lost 100 pounds in the first year and, by making dietary, exercise, and lifestyle changes, has kept it off. He even wrote a book in 2008 on getting "a jump on your best health ever," which even has weight loss surgery friendly versions of some of his favorite Southern dishes.

Michael Feiz, MD, FACS has seen many similar results in his many patients throughout the years. A top-ranked surgeon performing gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and the lap band in Beverly Hills, Dr. Feiz ensures that life-altering weight loss for his patients is attainable. He achieves this through compassionate aftercare, world-class surgical expertise, and a supportive staff out of his Beverly Hills clinic. Visit www.drfeiz.com for more information.