What makes me a good candidate for weight loss surgery?

Many people are looking for options for weight loss in Los Angeles. Here at Dr. Feiz & Associates, we offer a range of surgical options such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and the Lap Band in Beverly Hills. It's important to keep in mind, however, that not every one is a good candidate for every single procedure. For example, if you have a BMI over 40, or a BMI over 35 and health conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, you may be a good candidate for gastric bypass surgery. To learn more about whether you are eligible or not for other surgeries such as sleeve gastrectomy or the Lap Band in Los Angeles, we encourage you to contact us for a FREE consultation, or attend one of our FREE seminars.

Allegations of Negligence Elsewhere in the Weight Loss Industry Draw a Reaction from a Reputable Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Feiz & Associates reacts with dismay to news that other surgical centers have been accused of negligence during the popular LAP-BAND procedure

Dr. Feiz & Associates is encouraging more accountability and transparency in the weight loss industry. This plea from a bariatric surgeon with a reputation for high safety standards comes as workers at other centers are coming forward with allegations of serious negligence and a possible cover-up after the death of a patient undergoing the LAP-BAND procedure. If true, this behavior does a genuine disservice to people struggling with morbid obesity and looking for proven solutions, because in the hands of capable and responsible surgeons, the LAP-BAND can be a powerful tool for weight loss.

The surgery centers in question were associated with a marketing campaign that has already drawn fire from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for allegedly misinforming the public about the potential risks of the LAP-BAND procedure. A recent lawsuit alleges that, among other things, a patient's oxygen tube shut off in mid-operation, that a tube delivering pain medication to the patient's bloodstream was dislodged, and that alarms reporting the patient's dangerous drop in blood pressure were ignored. Moreover, the lawsuit alleges that attempts were made to replace the faulty equipment before an investigation into the patient's death could be made, and that people involved were asked by their superiors to withhold vital information.
These allegations underscore how important it is for patients to be diligent in choosing where they go for the LAP-BAND procedure. There are weight loss surgery centers, like Dr. Feiz & Associates, that have a proven track record with bariatric surgeries ranging from the LAP-BAND to Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass. Of course, there are always possible complications when it comes to major surgery, and any responsible physician will first outline all the potential benefits and risks, not just for the LAP-BAND, but for all possible treatments. Nevertheless, serious negligence of the kind alleged in this lawsuit is totally unacceptable, and frankly, totally avoidable. Patients deserve better, and they can find better, with surgeons with reputations for consistently exceptional patient care.
ABOUT DR. FEIZ & ASSOCIATES
Dr. Feiz & Associates is one of the safest and most consistently successful multidisciplinary bariatric surgical programs for the treatment of obesity and associated diseases. All surgeons at Dr. Feiz and Associates are Fellowship Trained Surgeons who are certified in the field of Bariatric Surgery.  The doctors at this medical center place a priority on pre-operative medical and cardiological assessment and clearance, in addition to pre- and post-operative behavioral modification. Dr. Feiz & Associates has a sterling record of consistent safety and consistent success. Their doctors have performed thousands of these procedures without a single mortality, and maintain a complication rate of less than 1%, substantially lower than the national average of 3-4%. For more information, visit www.drfeiz.com.

 

Dr. Feiz & Associates supports the FDA's efforts to curtail dangerous LAP BAND marketing practices

Dr. Feiz & Associates supports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to investigate and take action against misleading advertising for the LAP BAND, an FDA-approved medical implant used for weight loss. The FDA issued warning letters to several southern California entities that have allegedly misled the public regarding the possible risks of the LAP BAND procedure.

The LAP BAND is an adjustable gastric restrictive device that has been proven to be an effective tool in aiding weight loss. However, the LAP BAND should be viewed as one of many components that comprise a broader, comprehensive treatment plan, like the one offered by Dr. Feiz & Associates. A safe and successful treatment plan for morbid obesity requires meticulous patient selection (as not all surgical procedures are suitable for all patients), as well as life-long follow-up of the patients health and success.

Surgeons have an obligation to consult with patients and inform them about possible side-effects and contraindications associated with LAP BAND surgery. Moreover, it is the duty of the program to inform patients not just about the risks and benefits of the LAP BAND, but also about all possible treatments. These include non-surgical and behavioral treatments, as well as surgical treatments such as the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic gastric bypass, in addition to the LAP BAND. This is in keeping with the fundamental guiding philosophy of Dr. Feiz & Associates. Without a thorough education about all the various options, a patient cannot possibly make an informed decision on the safest and healthiest course of action.  

The FDA's commendable decision to take action underscores the need for patients to seek LAP BAND surgery and other treatment options only with well trained and qualified surgeons who are Fellowship trained in the field of Bariatric Surgery and accredited by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). The simple truth is this: LAP BAND surgery can be a safe procedure, but only when performed by qualified and responsible medical professionals.

ABOUT DR. FEIZ & ASSOCIATES

Dr. Feiz & Associates is one of the safest and most consistently successful multidisciplinary bariatric surgical programs for the treatment of obesity and associated diseases. All surgeons at Dr. Feiz and Associates are Fellowship Trained Surgeons who are certified in the field of Bariatric Surgery.  The doctors at this medical center place a priority on pre-operative medical and cardiological assessment and clearance, in addition to pre- and post-operative behavioral modification. Dr. Feiz & Associates has a sterling record of consistent safety and consistent success. Their doctors have performed thousands of these procedures without a single mortality, and maintain a complication rate of less than 1%, substantially lower than the national average of 3-4%. For more information, visit www.drfeiz.com.

Thanksgiving/Holidays… How to control your food intake:

1)    About an hour before the party, eat a healthful snack and drink water to cut hunger and makes you less likely to overeat. Once at the party, eat anything that contains protein which will keep you fuller longer.

2)    Exercise before arriving to the party. This will curb the emotional eating.

3)    Pick an outfit that you love that makes you feel good and confident… will def help you eat less

4)    If it’s a potluck…. Take a plate that is nutritious, maybe roasted vegetables with a low fat dip, fruit salad, etc

5)    When choosing a sit around the table… aim to sit next to the healthy meals on the table.

6)    Another favorite of mine, in your right hand, the more dominant one, hold a non-caloric drink and have a clutch with you… this will help with the appetizers portion so you won’t keep nibbling till the real meal is served.

7)    If you are going to consume alcohol… have 2 glasses of water or club soda for every alcoholic beverage you consume.

8)    LEFTOVERS … Before you reach out to have those leftovers, first have a salad and broth based soup to curb your appetite.

9)   How about the difficult in-laws who force you to eat…. For example, if a family member is forcing you to let’s say try a cake they baked… simply say to them I didn’t have a chance to try it but it looks amazing and you’d like to take some home. She gets the compliment she craves and well you save the calorie

Steps to a Successful Outcome with Bariatric Surgery

Five essential steps to getting the best results from, and having the best experience with, weight loss surgery.

One of the most vital actions you can take in preparation for weight loss surgery is making sure you have a strong support system in place. Too many people are ashamed or embarrassed, and choose to keep their loved ones in the dark. You should take pride in the pro-active and genuinely courageous steps you are taking to take control of your own life and ensure yourself a brighter, longer future. Those who love you will want to share in that experience.

The second step in this journey is to find the most qualified and experienced surgical team. It is important to learn how many procedures a surgeon has performed, how long they have been practicing, and what their patients have to say about them. One of the most cutting edge centers for weight loss in Los Angeles is Dr. Feiz & Associates. Here you can find Dr. Michael Feiz and Dr. Monali Misra, renowned pioneers of both the sleeve gastrectomy and Lap Band in Los Angeles. With state-of-the-art facilities and advanced training in the latest bariatric procedures, Dr. Feiz and Dr. Misra are among a select group of surgeons in the nation who are able to offer radical surgeries like the sleeve gastrectomy with just a SINGLE INCISION. Their patients enjoy a much faster and less painful recovery period, and are left with virtually no scarring (a single scar no bigger than a freckle).

Step three on the road to weight loss is the free seminar offered by Dr. Feiz and Dr. Misra. Get all your questions and concerns addressed by the foremost authorities in the field of weight loss in Los Angeles. You will quickly see why so many patients appreciate these two surgeons' warm and attentive approach to medicine.

And finally – step four – it comes time to pick your surgery date. Don't' be anxious! Now your support team has doubled to include not only your friends and family but also a medical team that is incredibly proficient, experienced, and dedicated to your success. That's the benefit of choosing a center like Dr. Feiz & Associates; they hold your hand the whole way through, connecting you with a psychologist, dietician, and any other experts with whom you might want to consult.

Now for step five: post-surgery. Dr. Feiz & Associates will help you connect with support groups, where you can learn more about diet tips and get more useful information about other lifestyle changes in order to ensure lasting success. This weight loss center also has a wonderful and caring patient liaison whose own life was changed by Dr. Feiz's bariatric surgery. Maddy Bronstein is available to patients before and after surgery, sharing with them the details of her first-hand experience, and allaying their concerns about surgery.

For more information about micro sleeve surgery, the STARR Treatment, and the Lap Band in Beverly Hills with Dr. Feiz and his team of distinguished surgeons, please visit online at www.DrFeiz.com.

Headline: Get Life-Changing Weight Loss Surgery without Anyone Knowing You Had It Done

With sophisticated techniques and cutting edge technology, the nation’s top surgeons at Dr. Feiz & Associates offer patients the chance to shed massive amounts of weight, with virtually no post-operative scarring to indicate surgery was ever performed

Los Angeles, CA, October 3, 2011 – Here is a rhetorical question for you: if someone gets major weight loss surgery in Los Angeles and no one notices, did it ever happen? For countless patients at Dr. Feiz & Associates, who have reaped the benefits of surgical procedures that left almost no discernible scars of any kind, the answer is a resounding yes! While the advanced methodology employed by Dr. Feiz & Associates now means patients recover faster, with less pain and less scars, it hasn’t diminished the effectiveness of these procedures as a weight loss solution in the slightest. Indeed, operations like micro sleeve gastrectomy and micro Lap Band in Los Angeles offer unprecedented solutions for people suffering from morbid obesity.

Dr. Feiz & Associates is a state-of-the-art weight loss facility administered by internationally renowned Dr. Michael Feiz. Educated at UCLA (a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, with honors, and a Masters in Biochemistry) and New York Medical College (a Medical Degree, with honors), Dr. Feiz did his internship and residency at the prestigious Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center, as well as additional training in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. He and his colleague Dr. Monali Misra are among the select few surgeons to have extensive experience with the STARR Treatment, which enables them to offer micro sleeve gastrectomy and micro Lap Band in Beverly Hills and other locations in Southern California, including Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Huntington Beach, and many more.

What is so revolutionary about this STARR Treatment? Essentially, it allows surgeons like Dr. Feiz and Dr. Misra to perform major weight loss surgery by making only a single incision to the abdomen. Hence the only scar once the surgery is complete is smaller than a freckle or a grain of rice. Less cutting also means less discomfort and a faster recovery period. These doctors already offered laparoscopic weight loss surgery, which left only a few small scars, but now they have made the lingering signs of a procedure even less noticeable.

For more information about micro sleeve gastrectomy, the STARR Treatment, and the Lap Band in Los Angeles with Dr. Feiz and his team of distinguished surgeons, please visit online at www.DrFeiz.com.

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A Life Changing Experience -by Maddy Bronstein

Hi my name is Maddy Bronstein. I am 49 year wife and mother of one child and I have been dealing with weight issues for several years now. I have tried all the usual avenues examples: fad diets, yoyo dieting and starving myself just to name a few. Educated in the medical field as a registered nurse I am well aware of the many health issues associated with being overweight.

After trying the conventional ways to lose the weight, I found myself in a fury of searching a more permanent solution to losing the weight for good. Talking with many people with similar problems and my associates within the medical community. One name kept occurring that is Dr.Michael Feiz.

I was very hesitant to do a surgical procedure but my choices were becoming limited and I wanted to lose the weight in a timely manner that was also safe. I went ahead and contacted Dr. Feiz’s office and made an appointment to speak with him regarding my options related to my weight issue. The staff was extremely caring and concerned for my privacy and very helpful. I was able to arrange an appointment with Dr. Feiz for our first consultation.

Arriving at Dr. Feiz office I was understandably nervous. When I was taken back to his office his mannerism was soft spoken and not only comforting but I felt he understood my fruitions and concerns. He explained the surgical options available to me. Each surgical procedure he advised to me, Dr. Feiz went into great depth regarding the pros and cons, and which surgical procedure was best suited for me. He understood my needs and what best suited me, which I really appreciated.  We decided the Gastric Laparoscopic Sleeve was the appropriate procedure for me and I scheduled the surgery.

My surgery, scheduled on July 13, 2011 at the Town Center Surgery, in Valencia California. I was asked if I wanted to be a part of a new procedure called the STARR Treatment, and I elected to do this innovated procedure. The Micro Gastric Sleeve with STARR Treatment instead. The reason I chose this surgery over the Lap Band is I wanted a permanent solution to my weight issues. The STARR Treatment (Surgical Tiny Access and Rapid Recovery) Treatment allows for Micro Gastric Sleeve Surgery which is the same as the Gastric Sleeve Surgery but performed entirely through a single very miniscule incision. Dr Feiz use a single laparoscopic platform called "The Spider Surgical System" which is contained within a very small thin metal tube. The tube creates a very small incision and once inserted into your belly the instrument unfolds inside you like a tiny umbrella. This allowed Dr Feiz to perform the Micro Gastric Sleeve Surgery with full right and left instrumental movements. When Dr. Feiz finished the surgery and was complete the instrument collapses back into the tube and is removed.
The surgery which was less than an hour and a half went flawlessly. Following the standard protocol I was observed and released after 24 hours. What is so amazing about this surgery is an almost scar-less result. I had very little scarring if any, to be seen. My scarring was less than a size of a freckle and my post operative pain was very minimal.

It’s now 12 weeks since the STARR surgery and I am THRILLED with the results. At this date, I have lost over 47 pounds and I am feeling “fantastic” I "HIGHLY" recommend you investigate this procedure to anyone who is battling weight issues.
       Thank you Dr. Feiz for changing my life for the better!!!