Blog - Tucson Weight Loss Surgery

I had poor weight loss after SADI. Should I have a revision?

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

In this video, the caller is wondering why they haven’t experienced much weight loss and what can be done going forward. Dr. Matthew Weiner explains.

Will malabsorption and osteoporosis be a concern as I age if I have a bypass?

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

Osteoporosis risks do slightly increase in older individuals who have had a gastric bypass when compared to

Vegetables and Fruit

By Zoë Schroeder, MS, RDN, CSCS Dietary Weight Loss, Helpful Tips

In this video, Zoe Schroeder, MS, RDN, CSCS, offers practical goals for fruit and vegetable consumption as well as providing tips and tricks on how to incorporate fruits and vegetables into every meal.

Stress Eating and Cravings

By Zoë Schroeder, MS, RDN, CSCS Dietary Weight Loss, Helpful Tips

In this video, Zoe offers practical advice on how to avoid eating when you are stressed or experiencing cravings.

Reframe Your Vocabulary

By Zoë Schroeder, MS, RDN, CSCS Helpful Tips

In this video, Zoe Schroeder, explains how to avoid words that are negative and craft new thoughts that promote positive thinking.

Exercise Goals

By Zoë Schroeder, MS, RDN, CSCS Dietary Weight Loss, Helpful Tips

Nutrition is the most important tool when trying to lose weight but that doesn’t mean that exercise isn’t important. In fact, exercise offers so many benefits to your overall health...

Added Fat

By Zoë Schroeder, MS, RDN, CSCS Dietary Weight Loss, Helpful Tips

In this video, Zoe explains the 3 “R’s” of fat consumption and offers tips and techniques on how to use fat sparingly but effectively without feeling deprived.

Should I have a gastric sleeve or try the Pound of Cure diet plan?

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

It is almost always best to try to lose the weight without surgery.

How do I break a plateau?

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

It’s important to recognize whether you’ve hit a plateau during the honeymoon stage or if you’ve just lost all the weight the surgery will provide.

I have a dairy allergy. Which protein shake should I drink?

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

If you have a dairy allergy or intolerance, it doesn’t mean that you have to avoid protein shakes and powders completely.