A Successful Journey is an Informed Journey

The key to having success in your weight loss journey with bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks is committing to the portion control that the procedures encourage. Yet, any successful journey must begin with the patient taking time to get informed about their options, and the results that each of these options may bring. At University Bariatrics, we hold regular Bariatric Surgery Information Seminars that are crucial in educating patients about what to expect from their procedure, and the steps needed to make it a success. Our current seminar schedule is as follows:

June: 3^rd and 10^th

July: 8^th, 14^th, 22^nd, 28^th

August: 5^th, 11^th, 19^th, 25^th

Sept: 2^nd, 8^th, 16^th, 22^nd, 30^th

If you want to learn more about a sleeve gastrectomy or many of the other amazing procedures performed by Dr. Amir Mehran at University Bariatrics, you can attend one of these seminars or call us at (805) 379-9796. Dr. Mehran has long been one of the strongest advocates for performing the sleeve gastrectomy procedure, and his years of experience position him ahead of the pack when it comes to success with the procedure.

The Right Surgeon Can Make All the Difference

Nationwide, bariatric surgery has been proven to be a relatively safe and effective way to help patients overcome the burden of obesity. Yet, although the benefits of bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks far outweigh the risks for most patients, it is still important to try to minimize any possible risks. One of the best ways to do that is have your surgery with an experienced doctor like Dr. Amir Mehran at University Bariatrics. Dr. Mehran is known as a doctor who does everything he can before, during, and after a procedure to ensure that his patients have the best chance at a clean bill of health.

Before the procedure, Dr. Mehran often recommends that patients lose a small portion of their weight to facilitate a safer surgery. Patients can achieve this pre-surgical weight loss by following the nutritional plan Dr. Mehran recommends leading up to surgery. Dr. Mehran’s ability to maximize patient safety during surgery speaks for itself with his years of experience as a leading surgeon in the Greater Los Angeles area. And, once the sleeve gastrectomy is over and the real weight loss journey has begun, Dr. Mehran and his staff guide patients through the best diet practices to ensure they get all the proper nutrients they need while losing weight. At University Bariatrics, every member of our team works together to ensure patient success.

Follow Scientific Consensus, Not Miracle Cures

After TV personality Dr. Oz recently came out and apologized for pushing supposed “miracle cures” that actually had no scientific basis in their ability to deliver results, it’s important to remember that there is no magic solution to obesity. On the other hand, weight loss surgery has gained tremendous scientific consensus for its ability to help committed patients lose weight, while having minimal negative complications. In fact, procedures like the sleeve gastrectomy are considered to be as safe as common procedures such as an appendectomy.

While some doctors, even some that offer bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks, are focused on pushing the latest trends and fad procedures, Dr. Amir Mehran only recommends the most tested, safe, and effective procedures for his patients. At University Bariatrics, we guide each patient down the path that is truly right for them, and will never misrepresent the facts of a procedure just to make a quick buck. The long term success of our patients is paramount to us, and that mindset is one of the reasons why so many of our patients succeed at losing their excess weight.

Cut Calories, Not Nutrition

When many people are losing weight after having bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks, they assume that the fat that they burn makes up for the lack of food that they take in. While this is true in regards to energy, there are valuable nutrients in food other than the calories themselves that our body needs to stay healthy. Therefore, many patients experience a nutrient deficiency after weight loss surgery. But, with Dr. Amir Mehran and the rest of the University Bariatrics team by your side to recommend all of the proper nutrient supplements you need to stay healthy, you can lose the weight while maintaining proper nutrient health.

With a sleeve gastrectomy under the care of Dr. Mehran, patients can begin their journey towards a healthier weight without being bogged down by the worry that they will not get the nutrients they need. While it is true that, like other aspects of being successful with weight loss surgery, maintaining proper nutrition requires willpower on the part of the patient, success is by no means out of reach, especially with the help of University Bariatrics.

Commit to Success, Not a Single Procedure

The key to being successful after having bariatric surgery is committing yourself 100 percent towards the goal of losing weight. Many people who initially got a Lap Band confuse this advice to mean that they should stick with the Lap Band, no matter what. The reality that many weight loss surgeons do not like to admit is that the Lap Band far too often causes problems for patients down the line, in addition to the fact that it does not help patients lose weight as quickly as those patients who opt for a procedure such as the sleeve gastrectomy. Luckily, Dr. Amir Mehran at University Bariatrics is an expert at performing band to sleeve revision procedures that allow patients to keep going on their weight loss journey, but with a more effective procedure.

Your long term health is far too important to give up on your weight loss journey. For any patient looking for a surgeon who is skilled and knowledgeable about revision bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks, they should look no further than Dr. Mehran and the rest of our dedicated team at University Bariatrics.

The Exercise and Diet Equation

Since issues of obesity and weight loss are part and parcel of what we do here at University Bariatrics, we spend a lot of time discussing the two ends of the energy equation. Specifically, that means the amount of energy, i.e., calories, we take in as food and the amount we expend through various forms of physical activity. While far from everything is known about why and how we gain weight, this equation is clearly central to our weight and overall health.

At the same time, however, a debate has been going on in medical circles about which part of the energy equation matters most when it comes to obesity. On the one hand, the many health benefits of exercise are extremely well documented -- people who exercise definitely suffer from fewer ill effects of excess weight. On the other hand, many individuals on a fairly intense exercise regime may still find themselves very overweight or even very obese. Apparently for most people, it's a lot easier to increase exercise than it is to decrease our food consumption.

Fortunately, such procedures as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass have been proven effective many times over in terms of helping individuals fight the intense hunger-like feelings that make sustaining a major weight loss over the long term so difficult for the vast majority of individuals. If you've been exercising, perhaps feeling better, but are still facing the very real dangers of severe obesity, then it's possible that bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks may be worth exploring. Give us a call any time at 805-379-9796.

Hunger Cravings Can Trump Even the Best Weight Loss Tips

One Google search for “weight loss tips” will yield thousands of tips written by everyone from doctors to bloggers advocating for one way or another as the best way to lose weight. And, while some of these tips may be helpful, the true way to lose weight is to take in fewer calories than you burn in a single day. The key to succeeding in this is portion control. The only problem is that throughout the day our hunger cravings are often much stronger than our willpower, making it especially difficult to lose weight.

But now, thanks to advanced weight loss procedures like the sleeve gastrectomy, obese patients are able to feel satisfied and free of cravings by eating a much smaller amount of food. While weight loss surgery with University Bariatrics still requires discipline on the part of the patient, this discipline is much easier to achieve and maintain.

And, when you have made the decision to undergo weight loss surgery, you always want to make sure you have the very best surgeon like Dr. Mehran performing your bariatric surgery in Thousand Oaks.