Weight Loss Tips & Insights
Evidence-based articles on GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, nutrition, and healthy living - by Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD.
Do Birth Control Pills Cause Weight Gain?
There’s no question that many medications can cause weight gain and in fact, it’s one of the leading causes of weight regain after surgery. Is birth control one of the medications that contribute to weight regain? The answer is both yes and no. Dr. Matthew Weiner explains.
Are Artificial Sweeteners OK?
America has a long history of trying to minimize sugar consumption. For decades, sugar free was equated with guilt free. Eating and drinking sugar free foods allowed us to continue our predilection for sweetness without having to worry about its effect on our waistline. We’re now starting to learn that artificially sweetened foods often cause […]
How Much Fruit Is Too Much?
Can You Eat Too Much Fruit? The Benefits of Filling Up on Nature’s Sweetness Fruit is often celebrated as one of the healthiest foods we can eat, but a common question arises: **how much fruit is too much**? The truth is, for most people, the answer lies in the benefits that fruit provides. Not only […]
I’ve had a gastric band that is causing problems. Will a sleeve gastrectomy help?
The Risks of Transitioning from Band to Sleeve: Why It May Not Be the Best Option For many who have undergone Lap-Band surgery, the initial promise of weight loss and improved health often falls short. Complications such as band slippage, erosion, and inadequate weight loss lead some patients to consider revising their surgery from band […]
Can I have bariatric surgery if I have IBS?
IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a disease of symptoms rather than physical changes to the stomach or intestines. Symptoms often include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea and constipation, or both. In this video, a viewer asks Dr. Matthew Weiner whether she can have weight loss surgery with this condition.
I have pan-hypopituitarism, will bariatric surgery be effective?
Pan-hypopituitarism is a rare condition of inadequate or absent production of the anterior pituitary hormones. If you have pan-hypopituitarism and are considering weight loss surgery, it’s important for your endocrinologist and bariatric surgeon to discuss the particulars of your case both with each other and with you. After careful consideration of the risks verses rewards, you […]
How well do people do who have a starting BMI less than 35?
Typically, bariatric surgery is reserved for those with a BMI of 35 and higher but there are occsions when those with a BMI less than 35 will qualify for surgery. Can people with a BMI less than 35 see enough positive results to warrant going through with weight loss surgery?
I never feel full, will bariatric surgery help?
Leptin is a hormone that your body produces to tell your brain to stop eating and makes you feels full. When you have leptin resistance, that hormone release is ignored by the brain. This means that people with leptin resistance never feel full and often feel constantly hungry. In this video, Dr. Weiner explains what […]
Choice of Bariatric Surgery and Acid Reflux Relief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmPXfX6laoQ Choice of Bariatric Surgery and Acid Reflux Relief Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a prevalent issue, particularly among individuals suffering from obesity. As many consider bariatric surgery to address their weight and improve their overall health, understanding how acid reflux interacts with this decision is crucial. In this article, we explore […]
Should I take a stool softener while I’m on my pre-op diet?
Constipation can be a problem during your pre-op and post-op diets depending on what you are consuming. If your pre-op diet consists of mostly protein shakes, you aren’t getting the fiber and fluids necessary to move your bowels. Solving this problem requires a trial and error approach.
My brother has strictures and still vomits daily, 6 months after gastric bypass. What can be done?
Vomitting after bariatric surgery is not a typical side effect and there are usually underlying causes for it. In this particular case, we see a patient with strictures. Meaning the area around the insicion scars over and creates a smaller opening than desired. So what can be done to stop the vomitting? And, how do […]
When does the weight loss stop after bariatric surgery?
There is a period of time after weight loss surgery that I refer to as the “honeymoon” period. It’s during this time that you experience excellent appetite control, lose weight easily, and have tons of energy. For most people, depending on the surgery they have and the eating habits they adopt, the honeymoon period can […]
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