What is gastric sleeve surgery?
If you’ve researched bariatric surgery, you have likely come across a mention of the sleeve gastrectomy, or gastric sleeve procedure. As it has yet to become as common as other procedures in the United States, such as gastric bypass, perhaps … Continue reading
Diets Recommended After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery means lots of change. Of course, there are the physical changes — the digestive tract is modified, which leads to change in the patient’s body weight. But the results come only in patients who are committed to … Continue reading
Is Lap-Band Surgery Reversible?
For many patients considering the lap band surgery, the reversibility of the procedure is appealing. However, although the lap band can be removed in a relatively simple operation, this is generally only done if medically necessary. The lap band is … Continue reading
Weight Loss Transformation Contest
In its continued efforts to help Southern California residents fight obesity, Marina Weight Loss at Marina Del Rey Hospital is offering one qualified and deserving candidate a unique chance to change his or her life forever by receiving free weight-loss … Continue reading
How does weight loss surgery help with diabetes?
Obesity is on the rise all over the globe — and the United States is leading this dismaying trend. As the percentage of Americans with obesity increases, so has the rate of Type II diabetes. Between 1990 and 2005, the … Continue reading
Welcome to the L.A. Bariatrics blog
Despite constant media messages about diet, exercise, weight, and the risks of unhealthy habits, America continues to suffer from an obesity epidemic. The causes of the epidemic are no mystery. The reality of our modern lifestyles leave little time for … Continue reading
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Dr. Jeremy Korman
Dr. Korman is the medical director and chief surgeon at Marina Weight Loss at Marina Del Rey Hospital. A leading weight loss surgeon, Dr. Korman has done more than 1,000 weight loss procedures on patients from all over the United States Read More...
