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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
We are happy to announce that we are now offering the Spatz3 Adjustable Gastric Balloon, the world’s only adjustable weight loss balloon. With all the noise surrounding gastric balloons, wewanted to take the time to highlight what makes the Spatz3 different from the other available options. The simple answer...
We are moving to Marina del Rey in December 2020! Our New Address 4640 Admiralty Way, Suite 507, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Self-pay parking is available in the building, but there are also public parking options.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Compare the "Before Orbera" photo to the "After Orbera" photo taken three months after placement of the Orbera gastric balloon -- our patient exceeded her weight loss goals by 3 months! The Orbera gastric balloon can help jumpstart the weight loss process for many patients, especially those who do not...
Like many of you, I have been reading and following the news about Covid-19. I recently read the New England Journal of Medicine's article "Covid-19 and Disparities in Nutrition and Obesity" by M. Belanger MD, et. al. outlining how obesity and related co-morbidities result in severe outcomes from Covid-19. While...
Elective surgeries for weight loss and heartburn have resumed, and our office can once again schedule the procedures. Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers have reopened for elective procedures operating under COVID-19 safety guidelines. We are working through the backlog of patients seeking these beneficial treatments as the outbreak abates. Our practice...
Many of you are feeling anxious stuck at home and doing your best to process the constant barrage of news and ever-changing information. This anxiety often stems from feeling helpless and out-of-control during this unprecedented time. Yesterday, I asked my 7th grader how she was coping since it has been over a month...
Continuing last month's feature topic of weight loss surgery procedures, this month highlights the Gastric Sleeve procedure (Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy). This procedure removes a large portion of the stomach in order to create banana-shape tube or "sleeve" to serve as the new stomach, which cannot hold much food nor process...
The New Year has come and gone, and the Super Bowl LIV celebrations are over. Time to focus on your health goals. If you have been thinking about surgery for weight loss and wondering which procedure is right for you, or if you are stalled in your weight loss journey,...
Recently, a patient complained of bloating and stomach discomfort that was troubling him. I promptly ordered a Cologuard screening, and unfortunately, it proved positive, but the good news is that we were able to detect cancer early. I recommend The Cleveland Clinic's tips for early detection available on this link https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-you-can-do-to-catch-colon-cancer-early/. In addition,...
I have discussed how lifestyle and habits are key to healthy weight loss. However, the holidays can throw a monkey wrench to those resolutions and habits. How can you manage the holiday celebrations and still maintain your health? Like many, I celebrated the holidays with meals with my family. The...
The holidays are occasions for friends and family to gather, celebrate, and eat together. No one wants to be left out of the feast, so this month we are focusing on what to cook and eat together. The following recipe links allow you to create a four-course or a one-pot holiday dinner that...
Why is it important to think about good eating around the holidays? For many of us, the holiday season triggers the annual cycle of over-indulging causing weight gain that thereafter leads to a diet resolution in the new year made in reaction, not to mention regret. I suggest breaking the cycle this year by making a healthy holiday resolution...
What is the importance of good eating? Changing your eating habits, daily routine and lifestyle are necessary to achieve your health goals. Being supported by friends and family as well as following-up with your doctors are keys to success. A National Institute of Health (NIH) abstract states that "Adherence to...
A powerful solution for mind and body, ORBERA™combines a clinically tested and proven medical device with your own customized plan and support team to effectively manage weight loss. Dr. Liu is pleased to offer his patients this new and effective weight loss method, which you can read more about here. The comprehensive,...
Please contact our office if you are interested or if you have any questions!
I am going to keep this month's healthy tip short and simple! I recommend that you form a new habit of drinking a tall glass of water as soon as you wake up in the morning and before every meal. This lifestyle change has many benefits: Water is a natural appetite suppressant Water increases...
Dr. Liu not only an expert in weight loss procedures and aesthetics, but also treats heartburn and hernias. When you suffer from chronic heartburn, the problem isn’t with your stomach acid, it’s with your stomach keeping it where it belongs. In most cases, Dr. Carson Liu often chooses LINX®...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/wellness/romaine-lettuce-is-not-safe-to-eat-cdc-warns-us-consumers/ar-BBPV7Lf The CDC told consumers to throw away any romaine lettuce they may already have purchased. Restaurants should not serve it, stores should not sell it, and people should not buy it, no matter where or when the lettuce was grown. It doesn’t matter if it is chopped, whole...
A Holiday gift from us!! Treat yourself this season with a FREE VShape, skin tightening, fat burning, treatment. Contact our office by Dec 26 for this limited time offer! ❄️❄️
"My weight loss journey: I have struggled with my weight for many years I would say most of my life. Tried every diet there is out there. I would lose weight but gain it back and more. So when I heard of the lap band I thought I will give...
Meet Scott! He just came in for his 10 month follow up and has lost almost 100lbs with the Lap Band!! Keep up the good work Scott! If you'd like to get your weight loss journey started, contact our office at (310) 208-0474.
Come join us this Saturday, May 5 at 11:45am for our Monthly support group!We will be covering maintenance tactics that help patients keep their weight-loss on track and reach their goals as best as they possibly can. Please join us as some of our patients share their success stories and...
Savory Avocado ToastIf avocado toast isn't in your list of weekly recipes, give this one a shot and it will surely change your mind! This simple breakfast features minimal cooking with only a couple of key ingredients used as toppings.Inredients: Ezekiel Bread (can use whatever bread you'd like), avocado, fresh...
Breakfast TacosEverything tastes better wrapped in a warm tortilla, so why not breakfast? In this recipe we used a tortilla alternative from Siete Foods made out of coconut and cassava, however, you can use regular corn or flour tortiallas, or better yet, whole wheat. These tacos are sure to wake...
Fluffy Egg MuffinsWelcome back to Day 3 for our healthy breakfast inpiration!Today we will take a little bit of a different approach to breakfast. These Fluffy Egg Muffins will brighten up your day as well as free up some extra time in the morning. Once made, refrigerate the "muffins" in...
Day 2: Berry Banana Parfait (GF) (Lactose-Free) (Organic):These berry banana parfaits are the perfect healthy treat when looking for a simple lactose and gluten free option! 4 ingredients, one bowl, and just the perfect amount of sweetness. This specific breakfast was topped with easy homemade granola, which we excited to...
Day 1: Garlic Avocado ToastGood Morning Egg Lovers!This quick and nutritious breakfast is the perfect on the go option! Toasted bread with creamy smashed avocado seasoned with a dash of garlic salt is a combination that may just rival PB&J. Add a lightly fried egg on top with some salt...
Reminder: Our next monthly support group meeting will be this Saturday, March 10th in our Santa Monica office from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In this meeting, we will be discussing "Support Systems" and giving you some on the go tips and tricks you can use everyday to help stay on...
Like many of us, Scott is counting down to the holidays and looking forward to spending time with his wife and young child. Scott’s family has much to celebrate this year, including Scott’s adoption of a healthier lifestyle and successful weight loss. Seven weeks after his LapBand procedure, Scott has lost 50.8...
Everyone has heard of the proverb, “Try, try, try again. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.” However, few of us will admit that trying is hard work and that we may need help to succeed. Meet Sandra. Years ago, Sandra had lost a lot of weight,...
Remember the story of “The Tortoise and the Hare” in Aesop’s Fables? I remember my Mom recounting the story as an example of why I should never underestimate a challenge, and how I can employ “slow and steady” as a winning strategy. This moral has held true for many of...
Meet Pearl. She is a patient who has a story to tell and experience to share. Pearl’s story is familiar to patients who have undergone weight loss surgery: she felt like a failure because she had regained weight after her sleeve gastrectomy performed 5 years earlier by another surgeon at...
Are you feeling ashamed about your weight? Are you feeling embarrassed about considering weight loss surgery as an option? Are you sneaking around in your efforts to gather information about weight loss surgery? I had an aha moment years ago when a patient told me that it was an act...
We all have childhood habits, some good and some not so good. We also know that most habits are hard to break, so my Mom used to say, don't start a bad habit if you can avoid it...so how to do so when it comes to eating habits? Luckily, I...
Our Santa Monica office will be hosting an event on Thursday, January 19th at 4:30pm to launch the Obalon Balloon System, our latest addition to the list of weight loss services being offered by our practice.Come and join us for Happy Hour food and drinks and to learn about the...
Hi everyone! Our next onthly meeting will be this Saturday, January 14th from 11:45am to 1:00pm at our Santa Monica office. In this meeting, we will be discussing how to set realistic goals and tools to help you reach those goals.Please join us to share your experiences and learn tips...
Reminder: Our next monthly support group meeting will be this Saturday, December 10th in our Santa Monica office from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.In this meeting, we will be discussing how to get through the holidays while staying on track with weight loss and healthy eating. Please join us to...
Hello everyone. The following is a letter to our Lap Band patients. We posted this a while ago but thought it would be helpful to post it again as the holidays are approaching, which can pose a challenge to weight loss and weight maintenance. We hope you find this reminder...
Hi everyone! Did you know we have monthly support group meetings for our weight loss patients on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 11:45AM to 1:00PM at our Santa Monica clinic? At these meetings, we discuss various dietary issues and other topics of interest in a friendly, engaging setting....