Is it true that bariatric surgery can negatively affect the heart in the short-term after surgery? Posted by By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Posted inAsk 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? Posted by By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Posted inAsk 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? Posted by By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Posted inAsk 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? Posted by By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Posted inAsk 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? Posted by By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Posted inAsk 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? Posted by By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Posted inAsk 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? Posted by By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Posted inAsk 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? Posted by By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Posted inAsk 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? Posted by By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Posted inAsk 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? Posted by By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Posted inAsk Dr. Weiner, Surgical Weight Loss Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and steroid drugs, such as prednisone, are typically intolerable after a gastric bypass.