Stress is a funny thing. It enters our lives through difficult situations, and then it makes life even more difficult. When you’re on a weight loss journey, stress happens. You may struggle to keep up with your new healthy habits. Loved ones may criticize you for going about this the “wrong way.” You may even … Continue reading Understanding How Stress Interferes with Weight Loss

You’ve finally done it: you reached your goal weight! So… Now what? Once you’ve reached your weight loss goal, you may feel like you’re done. However, it’s important to continue the healthy habits you started and to avoid falling back into unhealthy routines. Here’s what I recommend:  Start Moving More As you gain strength and … Continue reading How to Keep the Weight Off After Significant Weight Loss

Does it feel like you’ve stopped losing weight? This is because you’ve reached your first weight loss plateau. These happen on every weight loss journey. Reaching this plateau can be frustrating because it generally happens when you’re still doing all the right things. Here are the best ways to overcome weight loss plateaus.  Look at … Continue reading How to Move Past the Plateau

It’s easy to feel discouraged when you slip up when trying to lose weight. I often find myself reminding my patients that weight loss is hard for everyone. Almost every person who embarks on a weight loss journey slips up every once in a while. The difference is how you react when it happens. Do … Continue reading What to Do When You Fall Off the Weight Loss Wagon

You’ve made a big decision that’s going to greatly impact your future and your health. You know you’re taking a leap in the right direction, and you’re ready to start your bariatric surgery journey. Now, you’ve reached the step where you need to tell the people in your life what’s going on. Depending on who … Continue reading Talking to Your Loved Ones About Weight Loss Surgery

Since 2011, I have been working as a bariatric surgeon.  Over this time, I have found that my patients are not seeking solutions exclusive to their weight.  I am equally invested in addressing their overall heath. Moreover, it is not uncommon to see patients who have already undergone a bariatric procedure and need help addressing … Continue reading Losing Weight with Revision Surgery

According to the CDC, in 2015-2016, 93.3 million US adults (that’s roughly 40% of the US population) was considered obese (BMI of 30 or more). Because of the tremendous health issues and costs associated with obesity, the field of bariatrics has grown immensely. The American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is the main … Continue reading How to Achieve Long Term Success with Weight Loss Surgery

Americans today are more stressed than ever. We face stress at work, home, in our relationships and even from lack of sleep. Unfortunately, we are finding that chronic stress is causing a serious impact on our lives and our health. We now know that chronic stress can lead to: High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and … Continue reading The Connection of Cortisol, Depression, Weight Gain and Anxiety

In November 2018, the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery held its annual meeting at Obesity Week in Nashville. There were so many great presentations, and I want to share what I learned.   As a bariatric surgeon, I get these questions A LOT. It was a great opportunity to hear what the research and … Continue reading True or False? Bariatric Nutrition Myths