Weight Loss Tips & Insights
Evidence-based articles on GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, nutrition, and healthy living - by Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD.
Understanding Heartburn After VSG: Acid Reflux and Hiatal Hernia Explained
Heartburn after VSG is a common issue some patients face post-surgery. This article explores causes, symptoms, and treatments, including complications from hiatal hernia.
Motivation, Laughter and Support with Laura Coppedge
Follow us on your favorite Podcast platform! Podcast Spotify Amazon Youtube Watch Video In this episode, Laura, a previous guest on the podcast, returns to share more about her successful peer support group for those who have undergone weight loss surgery. The conversation revolves around the value of community and how it provides a sense […]
Navigating Insurance Coverage for GLP-1 Medications (Zepbound and Wegovy)
A guide to obtaining insurance coverage for GLP-1 medications, for the treatment of obesity, focusing on Wegovy and Zepbound. It’s not about your personal need, it’s about your medical policy.
Prep and Prosper: Meal Prep Secrets with Kristen Willard
Kristen Willard shares helpful tips on bariatric meal prep and plans for both post-surgery and non-surgical weight loss patients.
Is Bariatric Surgery the Easy Way Out?
Tie Your Shoes, Play with the Kids, Move Without Pain, and Breathe Easier Are you exhausted from the constant feedback from the world that blames your obesity on a lack of willpower or determination? The truth is, it’s not about being weak or unwilling to do what’s hard—it’s about the fact that the deck has […]
Which Bariatric Surgery Is Right for Me? – IG
Take Our “Which Bariatric Surgery is Right For You” Quiz Contact Us Your two best options – Sleeve Gastrectomy or Gastric Bypass My first visit with patients is usually focused on choosing the right Bariatric Surgery. While there are several options, my practice focuses on only two procedures, the Gastric Bypass, and the Sleeve Gastrectomy. […]
A Dose of Dilemma: Which Antidepressants Cause the Most Weight Gain?
Follow us on your favorite Podcast platform! Podcast Spotify Amazon Youtube Weight Gain From Medications Watch Video Can psychiatric medications really lead to dramatic weight gain? Does your socioeconomic status really determine if you’ll end up obese? And is there anything you can do about weight loss plateaus? Join us for an eye-opening episode of […]
Your Metabolic Thermostat
In my first book, “A Pound of Cure”, I introduced the concept of the Metabolic Thermostat—a critical system that regulates your body weight. Just like the thermostat in your home adjusts temperature by delivering heat or cool air, your metabolic thermostat controls your hunger and metabolic rate in response to your body weight setpoint. This idea shifts the perspective from viewing excess body fat as mere calorie storage to understanding it as a tightly controlled physiological parameter.
Wegovy: I’m Baaaack!
Watch video In this episode, we unpack some fascinating insights from an NBC News article that highlights why most people stop using Wegovy after two years. Dr. Weiner shares his thoughts, explaining that a lack of access due to shortages, high costs, and insurance coverage issues are significant reasons why people discontinue these medications. The […]
It Pays to be Thin
Watch video In this episode, we tackle some hot topics and share inspiring stories. We start with a big piece of news: the CEO of Novo Nordisk being brought before a Senate committee. This is huge because Novo Nordisk is a major player in the GLP-1 medication world, and there’s a lot of scrutiny on […]
Happiness in a Syringe?
Watch Video In this episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast, we dive into the surprising mental health benefits of GLP-1 medications. We discuss recent studies that debunk the myth of increased risk of suicide and highlight the positive impact these medications have on reducing depression, curbing alcohol and binge eating disorders, and […]
Will Ozempic Make You Go Blind?
Watch Video Episode 34 of The Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast is titled, Will Ozempic Make You Go Blind? The title comes from our In the News segment, where we cover an article from The Hill titled, Ozempic/Wegovy May be Linked to Rare Form of Blindness. If you’re taking this medication, this is probably […]
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