Headline: Dr. Feiz’s Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure a Popular and Effective Alternative to Lap Band Surgery

Summary: Many patients are opting for the lap-sleeve gastrectomy in order to achieve quick, safe, and permanent weight loss

Los Angeles, CA, May 5, 2011 – The Lap Band procedure is quickly gaining popularity among Americans as a surgical remedy for obesity, however more and more individuals who need weight loss surgery are choosing the less advertised laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy procedure in order to achieve their weight loss goals. With the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Los Angeles, patients are able to achieve safe and rapid weight loss with consistent and life long results.  The Lap Band procedure and Sleeve Gastrectomy are both recognized as effective weight loss surgeries, but they are very different in terms of method. Dr. Michael Feiz, M.D., FACS, the premier bariatric surgeon, is the first surgeon in Southern California to perform the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy as an outpatient procedure in Los Angeles, as well as 11 other convenient locations in Southern California.  Dr. Feiz is also the most experienced Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgeon in Los Angeles.
The long term results have shown that the Sleeve Gastrectomy patients are able to lose up to 25% MORE Excess Weight Loss (EWL) when compared to Lap Band Patients.  
Dr Feiz attributes this ADDITIONAL weight loss to the LOWERING of the appetite stimulant hormone, GHRELIN. This hormone, which is almost exclusively secreted by cells in the stomach is most responsible for feelings of hunger and satiety. With the lap-sleeve gastrectomy procedure, levels of this hormone are more sharply decreased than the Lap Band, allowing patients to experience more rapid weight loss.

One of the most common reasons that patients choose to undergo the lap sleeve gastrectomy instead of the Lap Band is that the Lap Band requires frequent post-op adjustments, which many find inconvenient. While the Lap Band works by constricting the stomach to prevent the patient from eating lots of food, the sleeve gastrectomy in Beverly Hills works by making the stomach into the size of a banana, allowing patients to get full faster and stay full longer. And unlike the Lap Band, the sleeve gastrectomy is permanent and requires no adjustments after the surgery. This operation is a viable option for both new patients and patients who have already undergone the Lap Band but are unsatisfied with the results. In order to make the patient experience as comfortable as possible, Dr. Feiz performs the surgery at an ambulatory center, which allows for one-on-one VIP nursing post-op.
The extensive experience and passionate care Dr. Feiz provides for his patients is unmatched, designating him as the bariatric surgeon of choice for men and women who seek weight loss in Los Angeles with the sleeve gastrectomy procedure. Undergoing the sleeve gastrectomy procedure allows patients to add 20 years to their lives, as well as relieve hazardous co-morbidities such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea within 6-12 months after surgery.

For more information about the sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and Lap Band with Dr. Feiz, please visit www.DrFeiz.com

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Source: Michael Feiz, M.D., FACS Medical Corp. Public Relations