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If you are currently obese, undergoing weight loss surgery is the best decisions you will ever make in the long-term improvement of your overall health and physical aesthetic. Meet the patients who decisively took the life-changing step in getting their body back on track, how they did it, and how it happened.
If you're considering weight loss surgery and want to hear from patients who have successfully transformed their lives, you're in the right place. Bariatric surgery offers a highly effective solution for many individuals seeking lasting weight loss and improved health. These cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedures, performed by our skilled and experienced surgeons, not only assist in reducing excess weight by limiting food intake, but also play a crucial role in significantly lowering the risk of serious health conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease. Every health journey is unique, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach, but we hope the powerful stories from our patients will inspire you to take the next step toward reclaiming the vibrant, healthy life you deserve.
Recap: What is Weight Loss Surgery?
At Dr. Michael Feiz and Associates, bariatric surgery, commonly known as weight loss surgery, includes a range of specialized procedures like gastric sleeve, SADI, bypass as well as revisional surgeries such as band removal and conversion to sleeve. All designed to help patients lose unwanted excess weight. Our comprehensive approach to bariatric surgery aims to permanently modify the digestive system, making it easier for patients to achieve and maintain long-term weight loss. Under the expert care of Dr. Feiz, a leading board-certified bariatric surgeon, these procedures have helped countless individuals not only shed stubborn excess weight but also significantly reduce or eliminate the risk of serious, obesity-related health conditions. Supported by our dedicated team of weight loss specialists, we provide personalized pre- and post-operative care to ensure our patients' long-term success. At Dr. Feiz and Associates, we're committed to transforming lives and helping our patients live healthier, longer lives.
Am I a Good Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
Weight loss surgery can be an ideal solution for individuals struggling wo obesity who meet specific medical criteria. Typically, patients with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 35 or higher are excellent candidates for these procedures. Other factors that may make bariatric surgery the right choice include being at least 100 pounds overweight, having one or more obesity-related health conditions, and having exhausted professional weight loss methods for at least six months without success. In certain cases, patients with slightly lower BMIs but severe obesity-related conditions may also be eligible. Each individual is thoroughly evaluated to determine their candidacy, followed by a tailored treatment plan designed to achieve lasting weight loss and improved health.
Getting Cleared: Meet Your Personal Weight Loss Success Squad
When a patient is cleared for any of the most common weight loss surgeries, Dr. Feiz, along with his highly specialized weight loss team, will guide the patient through the entire process. Accessibility to nutritionists, dietitians, therapists, fitness instructors/personal trainers, and other weight loss professionals will provide consistent, hands-on management and oversight of each patient's weight loss journey from consultation to recovery to follow-up. Psychologists and other mentors may even be employed to help patients cope with their changing body image and new-and-improved lifestyle. Your health journey is a team effort here at Dr. Feiz & Associates. Albeit not always easy, every step is integral in the success of a patient's weight loss surgery. Now, let's hear from patients to see how it happened and how they did it.
Five Stars: Dr. Feiz's Real Reviews, Testimonials & Success Stories
The following reviews and testimonials can be found online under Google Reviews.
***** Keenan Frost-King - April 2024
My experience with Dr. Feiz was nothing short of phenomenal! His incredible staff and skilled partner, Dr. Rim, made my journey a breeze. After having my gastric sleeve surgery in January, I've transformed my life completely. I'm no longer dealing with pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea! Plus, I've shed nearly 70 pounds, going from 267 pounds to a stunning 198 pounds as of today, April 15th. I look and feel absolutely amazing! Thank you, Dr. Feiz and team, for giving me a new lease on life!
***** Dena F - February 2024
Dr. Feiz and Dr. Rim were amazing! The whole office staff worked very hard to get my procedure approved and they took great care of me! Dr. Feiz conference-called my daughters to explain what they needed to expect and see if they had any questions or concerns and made sure they had his cell phone number in case they thought of anything they had questions or concerns about later. He then conference-called my two best friends who were going to be caring for me during my recovery. I've been to many different doctors, but Dr. Feiz has the best bedside manner of any of them! I appreciate them and all their hard work!!
*****MsDelia - May 2024
My journey began back around February of 2020 with Dr. Rim and Dr. Feiz. I was looking to get my lap band removed that had slipped, and that I had in for over ten years. During the last couple of years with the band, I had gained almost all the weight back that I had lost. (I did NOT get the lap band with Dr. Feiz.) Dr. Rim, whom I had met at my first consultation, recommended the sleeve. My best decision ever!! My surgery was scheduled for June of 2020. Looking back now, I would absolutely do it all over again. Everyone at the office was absolutely wonderful, answered all my questions, and made me feel so safe and at home. My journey was amazing. Absolutely no regrets! At my heaviest, I was weighing at 230 pounds. After my surgery and the start to the best decision of my life, I got down to 153 pounds. I would recommend anyone who's looking to lose weight for health reasons or ANY reason, to look no further than Dr. Feiz and Dr. Rim! The best and sweetest weight loss doctors I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Thank you, Doctors, for changing my life. Thank you for a healthier, better-than-ever me!
*****Sharon Aviles - March 2024
Dr. Feiz and Dr. Rim are the most caring doctors. Through my process from start to finish, they have stuck by me with encouragement and grace. They cheer me on when I am struggling and make me feel like they are with me every step of the way. It has been an ongoing process. They never just walk away when they're done with the surgery.
*****Zahr Izadian - March 2024
Words fail to express my gratitude adequately! It's been one month since my gastric sleeve surgery, and I am truly amazed by the transformation I've experienced. Dr Feiz, Dr. Rim, and their exceptional team have been nothing but extraordinary! Right from the start, Izzy made the pre-op process incredibly easy and stress-free. The entire staff exhibited warmth and professionalism, instantly putting me at ease.
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During my initial consultation with Dr. Feiz, his clear explanations and genuine care left me confident that I would be in good hands. On the day of the surgery, despite my butterflies, Dr. Rim's warm demeanor immediately calmed me. His reassuring presence and thorough explanations just left me in awe of his expertise and dedication, reinforcing my confidence that I was in the best hands.
Entering the surgery room, I felt an overwhelming sense of peace knowing I was under the care of such skilled and compassionate professionals. Dr. Rim, Dr. Feiz, you have truly given me my life back and for that, I cannot thank you enough. My gratitude knows no bounds and I hold the deepest respect and appreciation for both of you. Thanks for your expertise, I now have a second chance to embrace the beauty of life to the fullest extent. Forever grateful! Down 38 pounds and counting!
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Join the Journey
If you'd like to learn more about how weight loss surgery can help you achieve your long-term weight loss goals, we invite you to call our Beverly Hills office to speak with one of our highly trained weight loss team members and to set-up a consultation with Dr. Feiz and Dr. Rim. A full medical evaluation and a candid discussion of body/health goals is the first step on your rewarding journey to lifelong health, happiness, and harmony.
