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The latest weight loss blog on Obesity, Diet, Exercise, and Bariatric Endoscopy Options to help you lose weight and keep it OFF!

What To Know About Colon and Rectal Polyps
posted: Jan. 26, 2022.

Has a gastroenterologist just found colon polyps during your routine colonoscopy? If so, you may be wondering what these masses are, why they occur, and if this could put you Read more
What to Expect During An Upper Endoscopy
posted: Jan. 21, 2022.

If you need an upper endoscopy in Arcadia, CA, choose a name you can rely on. Make an appointment with Dr. Donald Portocarrero at Gastrointestinal & Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solutions Read more
What Is a Hiatal Hernia?
posted: Jan. 12, 2022.

Do you deal with constant acid reflux? Is heartburn commonplace? Do you feel full quickly after eating? If so, these could all be signs of a condition known as a Read more
Upper Endoscopy FAQs
posted: Jan. 10, 2022.

How an upper endoscopy from your gastroenterologist in Arcadia, CA, can help you. Having an upper endoscopy is an excellent way to screen for conditions and diseases affecting your esophagus, stomach, Read more
3 FAQs About Gastroenterology
posted: Dec. 29, 2021.

How your gastroenterologist in Arcadia, CA, can help you Gastrointestinal problems can cause severe pain and disrupt your life. Fortunately, your gastroenterologist is an expert at diagnosing and treating GI conditions. Read more
Can post bariatric endoscopy or surgery patients drink alcohol?
posted: Apr. 20, 2021.

The short answer is NO. But it is the why that is most important! Let’s start off with what actually happens to the stomach after endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty or the gastric Read more
Does counting Macros help lose weight?
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.

When looking at diet options to lose weight, like we have stated before, counting calories is the way to go. But looking into the Macros (macronutrients) you ingest is also Read more
What type of exercise is better for my health?
posted: Feb. 28, 2021.

Another question I get asked frequently is: What type of exercise should I do to lose weight? My answer usually starts with something as simple as JUST MOVE! Let’s face Read more
So which diet is better for weight loss?
posted: Feb. 18, 2021.

I get asked all the time, which diet is better doc? And there are so many different options! There is the low carb diet, low fat diet, keto diet, paleo Read more
What is Obesity?
posted: Feb. 11, 2021.

Obesity is a condition in which a person has more body fat than is healthy. We diagnose Obesity based on your body mass index (BMI). BMI is defined as the Read more
Prevalence of Obesity
posted: Feb. 10, 2021.

We are in the middle of an Obesity Epidemic! The prevalence of Obesity in people between the age of 20-60 years old is 40-45%. Studies have shown that Obesity leads Read more