Post-Op Archives - Tucson Weight Loss Surgery

I’ve had a gastric band that is causing problems. Will a sleeve gastrectomy help?

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

In this video, a viewer tells Dr. Matthew Weiner about her complications with weight loss after the gastric band and wonders if changing to a sleeve gastrectomy will help.

My brother has strictures and still vomits daily, 6 months after gastric bypass. What can be done?

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

Vomitting after bariatric surgery is not a typical side effect and there are usually underlying causes for it.

When does the weight loss stop after bariatric surgery?

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

In this video, Dr. Matthew Weiner talks about the variables that may cause your honeymoon period to be longer or shorter and answers a viewer’s question about her specific situation.

I have constipation after gastric bypass, what should I do?

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

I’m sure you’ve heard it said before that “weight loss surgery is the easy way out.” But no one who has ever had the surgery has ever said that.

Long-Term Care After Bariatric Surgery

By Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD Post-Op, Surgical Weight Loss, Weight Regain

Most people believe that weight loss after surgery is driven by starvation and malabsorption. In fact, weight loss after surgery is actually driven by hormonal changes.

Postoperative Diet: The First 30 Days

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

No two patients are alike when it comes to weight loss surgery. Each patient comes in with their own specific set of numbers or circumstances.

Gearing Up For Surgery – Part 1 – Protein Phase

By Zoë Schroeder, MS, RDN, CSCS Dietary Weight Loss, Post-Op, Pre-Op

In this video, Zoe Schroeder, MS, RDN, CSCS, explains what you need to eat after surgery to be successful.

Gearing Up For Surgery – Part 2 – Mindful Eating

By Zoë Schroeder, MS, RDN, CSCS Dietary Weight Loss, Post-Op, Pre-Op

In this video, Zoe Schroeder, MS, RDN, CSCS, explains what mindful eating is and offers techniques to eating after surgery to avoid negative complications such as cramping, back pain, hiccupping and vomiting.

Protein Shakes 101

By Zoë Schroeder, MS, RDN, CSCS Dietary Weight Loss, Helpful Tips, Post-Op, Pre-Op

In this video, Zoe talks about the different kinds of protein shakes available and offers advice on how to make your own protein shakes.

Whole Food Protein Shakes

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

In this video, Zoe explains how to make whole food protein shakes and offers tips and techniques to insure that you get enough nutrition to meet your protein goals.