Blog - Tucson Weight Loss Surgery

I’ve hit a stall less than a month after my surgery. What can I do?

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

Weight loss, whether surgical or non-surgical, is more of a stepwise process.

I can eat more than I expected after RYGB. Do I have false expectations?

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

What one person experiences may be vastly different from what another person experiences.

My friend has chronic nausea and hunger after VSG. What does it mean?

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

An evaluation by a surgeon may be necessary.

Can you explain a bipartition and will it help with my acid reflux?

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

A bipartition VSG is a very new surgery. It’s similar to the SADI procedure but slightly less complicated

I gained all my weight back after the sleeve. Will a revision work?

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

Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon

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.