Weight Loss Tips & Insights
Evidence-based articles on GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, nutrition, and healthy living - by Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD.
The Caloric Needs of Bodybuilding: Can You Eat Enough After Weight Loss Surgery Without Stretching Out the Stomach?
Caloric Needs of Bodybuilding: Debunking myths about stomach stretching after weight loss surgery and how exercise supports long-term success for bodybuilders post-surgery.
10 Key Facts About the 10 to 1 Protein Ratio Rule: The Secret to Lean Protein Choices
The 10 to 1 Protein Ratio Rule helps you choose lean protein by ensuring for every 10 calories, there’s 1g of protein—key for smart, balanced post-bariatric nutrition
Alcohol After Bariatric Surgery: Understanding the Risks
Alcohol after bariatric surgery is absorbed faster, leading to quicker intoxication and higher risks. Understanding these effects is key to maintaining your weight loss.
Emotional Health After Bariatric Surgery: Navigating the Journey
Emotional Health After Bariatric Surgery: Beyond physical changes, the emotional journey is key to reshaping your relationship with food and achieving lasting success.
Understanding Weight Regain After VSG and the Role of GLP-1 Medications
Weight regain after VSG is common. GLP-1 medications are a promising treatment to help control and maintain long-term weight loss following vertical sleeve gastrectomy.
Lynsey’s Gastric Bypass Success Story: A Journey of Resilience and Adventure
Lynsey’s gastric bypass success story is a powerful journey of transformation, showing how commitment can lead to a life full of adventure and accomplishment.
Understanding Compounded GLP-1 Medications: Benefits, Risks, and Future Outlook
Explore Compounded GLP-1 Medications for weight loss, focusing on Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, with legal insights and real patient experiences.
The Great GLP-1 Compounding Dilemma
In this episode, we dive into GLP-1 Compounding for weight loss, covering Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, how they work, the legal landscape, and patient stories.
6 Essential Steps to Follow for Your Bariatric Post-Op Diet
Starting your Bariatric Post-Op Diet? Take it one step at a time. Follow these 6 steps to heal, adjust your eating, and build lasting healthy habits.
Why Weight Loss Stalls and What You Can About It
Weight loss stalls after gastric bypass are common but frustrating. Understanding why they happen and how to overcome them is key to long-term success.
GLP-1’s or Bust? Will all VSG patients need GLP-1 meds?
In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics related to diabetes, weight loss, and bariatric surgery. We kick things off by talking about the underlying cause of diabetes.
What to Do When Your Insurance Denies Zepbound or Wegovy
Insurance denies Zepbound coverage? You’re not alone. Learn how to appeal the decision and explore alternative ways to access the medication if needed.
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