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About Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD

Dr. Matthew Weiner graduated from the University of Michigan medical school in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He completed his general surgery residency at New York University Hospital in New York City. He practiced in suburban Detroit for 12 years before moving to Tucson in 2019 where he, together with Dr. Guillermo Higa, founded Tucson Weight Loss Surgery. In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. Weiner is the Director of Bariatric Surgery and the Medical Director of Telemedicine at Tucson Medical Center. He is an active member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS) and is a past President of the Michigan State chapter a Bariatric Surgeons.

Is it true that bariatric surgery can negatively affect the heart in the short-term after surgery?

By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Ask Dr. Weiner

Any surgery, whether bariatric or otherwise, will slightly increase your risk for a heart attack.

Are seltzers and carbonated beverages okay to drink after surgery?

By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Ask Dr. Weiner, Surgical Weight Loss

There is a lot of confusion and misinformation on carbonated beverages. Will carbonation really stretch out your pouch?

One month after VSG I’ve lost very little weight. Is that normal?

By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Ask Dr. Weiner, Surgical Weight Loss

In this video, Dr. Matthew Weiner explains what could be the cause of low weight loss and and what additional steps to take

I need to lose more weight. What can I do?

By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Ask Dr. Weiner, Surgical Weight Loss

Weight loss surgery doesn’t know what your expectation is and doesn’t work that way.

My weight loss stalled when I transitioned from protein shakes to soft foods. Why?

By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Ask Dr. Weiner, Surgical Weight Loss

It can be very frustrating which is why setting non scale victories (NSV) is so important.

How do I prevent weight regain after spinal fusion surgery?

By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Ask Dr. Weiner, Surgical Weight Loss, Weight Regain

What do you do once you have an injury to prevent weight regain? Dr. Matthew Weiner explains.

Can the Pound of Cure diet cure Lipedema and lymphedema?

By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Ask Dr. Weiner, Dietary Weight Loss, Surgical Weight Loss

In this video, Dr. Weiner discusses these diseases and which treatments work best.

How do I decide which surgery is right for me?

By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Ask Dr. Weiner, Pre-Op, Surgical Weight Loss

Deciding which surgery is right for you comes down to what your priorities for the surgery are and

Why is there a difference in technique from surgeon to surgeon?

By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Ask Dr. Weiner, Surgical Weight Loss

The differences you see between surgeons and surgical techniques are typically slight

Can prior bariatric surgery impact the treatment you receive when diagnosed with a serious illness?

By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Ask Dr. Weiner, Surgical Weight Loss

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and steroid drugs, such as prednisone, are typically intolerable after a gastric bypass.