Which Bariatric Surgery Is Right for Me?
https://youtu.be/bATi8wFNJ40 Which Bariatric Surgery is right for me? Take the Quiz My first visit with…
How much protein after Bariatric Surgery? 60 grams? 80 grams? It depends…
Protein after Bariatric Surgery https://youtu.be/g8NyXk2E2CI How much protein after Bariatric Surgery? Everyone seems to be…
I’ve hit a stall less than a month after my surgery. What can I do?
https://youtu.be/JURajZIhodc Most people think that post-surgical weight loss is a constant downward trajectory. Unfortunately it’s…
I can eat more than I expected after RYGB. Do I have false expectations?
https://youtu.be/mAAFKyOdIyY One of the hardest things about bariatric surgery is that you can do all…
My friend has chronic nausea and hunger after VSG. What does it mean?
https://youtu.be/U3DrEtoGUH4 Nausea and vomiting are typically a response to over eating in the early stages…
Can you explain a bipartition and will it help with my acid reflux?
https://youtu.be/FCn_6v91oW8 A bipartition VSG is a very new surgery. It’s similar to the SADI procedure…
I gained all my weight back after the sleeve. Will a revision work?
https://youtu.be/n5BgG_-k-dQ Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for VSG patients to gain some, most, or even all…
I had poor weight loss after SADI. Should I have a revision?
https://youtu.be/quOsV1wt14M A SADI-S (single anastomosis duodeno-ileostomy with sleeve gastrectomy) is one of the newest and most…
Will malabsorption and osteoporosis be a concern as I age if I have a bypass?
https://youtu.be/FQK3_gycnv4 Osteoporosis risks do slightly increase in older individuals who have had a gastric bypass…
Should I have a gastric sleeve or try the Pound of Cure diet plan?
https://youtu.be/2QFT76sAGLs The Pound of Cure diet is a whole foods weight loss plan that drives…
How do I break a plateau?
https://youtu.be/-ZhIMJmT_UQ Plateaus happen. Even after weight loss surgery. It’s important to recognize whether you’ve hit…
I have a dairy allergy. Which protein shake should I drink?
https://youtu.be/8O_SB7AIFjc Most commercially sold protein powders use whey protein which is derived from dairy. If…
Is it true that bariatric surgery can negatively affect the heart in the short term after surgery?
https://youtu.be/Owt4S6cPAfI Any surgery, whether bariatric or otherwise, will slightly increase your risk for a heart…
Are seltzers and carbonated beverages okay to drink after surgery?
https://youtu.be/dRkTmEbWCu4 There is a lot of confusion and misinformation on carbonated beverages. Will carbonation really…
One month after VSG I’ve lost very little weight. Is that normal?
https://youtu.be/HrlbgK4ls08 There are averages that surgeons use to benchmark patients weight loss after surgery. With…
I need to lose more weight. What can I do?
https://youtu.be/-QG5Ujmt8Do Many people, unknowingly, start off their surgical weight loss journey with an expectation or…
My weight loss stalled when I transitioned from protein shakes to soft foods. Why?
https://youtu.be/Xr88UOhAUi8 Weight loss stalls and short-term weight gains are normal after bariatric surgery. It doesn’t…
How do I prevent weight regain after spinal fusion surgery?
https://youtu.be/CBDVue4D5VM Injuries are often a cause of weight gain and weight regain. Which is why…
Can the Pound of Cure diet cure Lipedema and lymphedema?
https://youtu.be/kIEsEo4K5W0 Lymphedema is a build up of fluids in the legs caused by obesity. Lipedema…
How do I decide which surgery is right for me?
https://youtu.be/Hx2H6YbQI7M Deciding which surgery is right for you comes down to what your priorities for…
Why is there a difference in technique from surgeon to surgeon?
https://youtu.be/SjqkUQbOdt8 The differences you see between surgeons and surgical techniques are typically slight and based…
Can prior bariatric surgery impact the treatment you receive when diagnosed with a serious illness?
https://youtu.be/JnhrBCQiUdg Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and steroid drugs, such as prednisone, are typically intolerable after a gastric bypass….
Is there a standard bougie size?
https://youtu.be/me8ayCEi-UE A bougie is a flexible tube used in bariatric surgery to guide surgeons when…
Why Did I Regain Weight After My Gastric Band And Gastric Sleeve?
https://youtu.be/FtgcAb-LnKU In this video, a viewer asks why he lost and regained weight so quickly…
Will The Post-Surgery Diet Cause Weight Loss If You Don’t Have The Surgery?
https://youtu.be/T_qNTwz7dTg Bariatric surgery is an effective tool in losing weight because of the hormonal changes…
Do Birth Control Pills Cause Weight Gain?
https://youtu.be/rH4WJRLn7z0 There’s no question that many medications can cause weight gain and in fact, it’s…
Are Artificial Sweeteners OK?
https://youtu.be/2T56Be3clrg America has a long history of trying to minimize sugar consumption. For decades, sugar…
How Much Fruit Is Too Much?
https://youtu.be/LKFviA35tZ0 Whether you are on a traditional diet or a bariatric diet, you’re often told…
I’ve had a gastric band that is causing problems. Will a sleeve gastrectomy help?
https://youtu.be/i9MNsmXWFFE The gastric band (sometimes referred to as a lap band or A band), is…
Can I have bariatric surgery if I have IBS?
https://youtu.be/ZFQxeRK8cmE IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a disease of symptoms rather than physical changes…
I have pan-hypopituitarism, will bariatric surgery be effective?
https://youtu.be/6j7T5OL4lCo Pan-hypopituitarism is a rare condition of inadequate or absent production of the anterior pituitary hormones….
How well do people do who have a starting BMI less than 35?
https://youtu.be/DViRUrh66RI Typically, bariatric surgery is reserved for those with a BMI of 35 and higher…
I never feel full, will bariatric surgery help?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjJp1lunQFQ Leptin is a hormone that your body produces to tell your brain to stop…
I have bad acid reflux, which weight loss surgery should I have?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmPXfX6laoQ There are many factors that we use to determine which weight loss surgery is…
Should I take a stool softener while I’m on my pre-op diet?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-z5AQqNUs8 Constipation can be a problem during your pre-op and post-op diets depending on what…
My brother has strictures and still vomits daily, 6 months after gastric bypass. What can be done?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhC3X77nG_0 Vomitting after bariatric surgery is not a typical side effect and there are usually…
When does the weight loss stop after bariatric surgery?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPdoeFozJTs There is a period of time after weight loss surgery that I refer to…
I have constipation after gastric bypass, what should I do?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldsQKDj6NBo I’m sure you’ve heard it said before that “weight loss surgery is the easy…
Can you provide more information about the duodenal switch?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS74g1wq6dc Bilio-pancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (also called Duodenal switch), is a complex bariatric surgery…
I haven’t lost as much weight as I wanted after VSG, what else can I do?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hliurZB33UU Most people go into bariatric surgery with a weigh loss number. The number of…
Can I use the Cabbage Soup Diet instead of the VLCD Bariatric Surgery preoperative diet?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf4Veys488Q The Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) is a preoperative diet used to prepare for…
Why Do I Weigh More After Surgery Than I Did Before?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf-enCf0d_U Many people believe that weight loss after bariatric surgery is a continous, methodical, downward…
How Weight Loss Surgery Really Works
The One Complication of Weight Loss Surgery That No One is Talking About.
For many years, we’ve been telling patients that Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery works by preventing…
After Weight Loss Surgery, Your Body Will Give You the Best Nutritional Advice You’ll Ever Get
Is “Eat Your Protein First” the Best Advice for Weight Loss Surgery Patients?
The Five Stages of Every Weight Loss Surgery Patient’s Life
What most preoperative patients don’t recognize and many postoperative patients don’t expect is that the…