How do I break a plateau?
Plateaus happen. Even after weight loss surgery. It’s important to recognize whether you’ve hit a plateau during the honeymoon stage or if you’ve just lost all the weight the surgery will [...]
I have a dairy allergy. Which protein shake should I drink?
Most commercially sold protein powders use whey protein which is derived from dairy. If you have a dairy allergy or intolerance, it doesn’t mean that you have to avoid protein shakes and powders [...]
Is it true that bariatric surgery can negatively affect the heart in the short term after surgery?
Any surgery, whether bariatric or otherwise, will slightly increase your risk for a heart attack. It’s one of the reasons that patients are given a cardiac stress test before surgery. Does that [...]
Are seltzers and carbonated beverages okay to drink after surgery?
There is a lot of confusion and misinformation on carbonated beverages. Will carbonation really stretch out your pouch? Dr. Weiner digs deeper into the question and spells out exactly what you [...]
