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- GLP-1 medication Zepbound, Wegovy, access, side effects, progress, and support.
- Before surgery Compare procedures, plan ahead, and get honest pre-op answers.
- Post-op Recovery, food stages, symptoms, and support.
- Long-term Regain, labs, habits, and life after the honeymoon.
- Revision Explore revision options, complications, and next steps.
Thank You Dr. Oliak and Staff, Four months ago I came to you weighing 330 and now I am down to 239. 91 life draining pounds gone for good. I learned that the magic of the Oliak Center isn't that Dr. Oliak is a great surgeon ( I'm sure he is but hey I slept through the whole thing) The magic that is the Oliak Center is Dr. Oliak's vision and commitment to the patient after surgery. The encouragment, educational classes, support meetings are great. His staff is awesome! His PA Allie is a wonderful teacher and extremely knowledgable in all things bariatric. PA Kay is a great surgical assistant , attentive to my concerns and was very compassionate to my very nervous wife. Dietitian Alex and Dr. Garcia gave me enough positive encouragement on my first appointment that I went from maybe to yes I can do this! Esmeralda, Emily, Ryan and Melanie have never failed to give kind encouraging comments while providing professional service. So thank you all. I couldn't have made it this far with out you. If anyone is in LA or Orange County looking for a Bariatric Surgery Center the Oliak Center is the place to be.