Dr. Quebbemann Tells Yahoo Health How to Lose Belly Fat…
Dr. Quebbemann, bariatric surgeon and president of The N.E.W. Program is an expert in weight loss science and is often interviewed by national media outlets about “hot” weight loss topics. One such topic is “how to lose belly fat”. Dr. Quebbemann is extremely qualified to comment on these topics, as he… Continue reading Dr. Quebbemann Tells Yahoo Health How to Lose Belly Fat…
Gastric Band
How the Gastric Band Works (Although Dr. Quebbemann was an investigator for the FDA Trial for the Lap-Band, and has performed over 1000 Lap-Band procedures, he no longer performs the Lap-Band procedure.) The Gastric Band is a hard, plastic device that is wrapped around the upper part of the stomach.… Continue reading Gastric Band
How to Stick to Your Nutrition Plan this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. And, contrary to popular belief, it’s entirely possible to enjoy the day without depriving yourself. Here’s how: 5 Tips for Nutrition Success Plan Ahead. If you already know you want to indulge a little on Valentine’s Day, plan accordingly. There are plenty of things… Continue reading How to Stick to Your Nutrition Plan this Valentine’s Day
Recovery After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery has been performed for over 30 years, helping countless individuals achieve successful weight loss. However, recovery is a crucial part of the process. When you undergo gastric bypass surgery, you will likely feel tired, uncomfortable, and hungry for the first couple of weeks. The truth is, you already… Continue reading Recovery After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Craving
Some people describe a lack of “craving; DrQ: A note about the term “cravings.” In general, I think the term craving, used for foods that we really, really want, is a description that gives us permission to overeat. The term itself implies that we have no control over the feeling.… Continue reading Craving
Brief Overview of Metabolic Surgery
Putting the word “Cure” into the Management of Obesity-Induced Metabolic Disease Obesity-induced metabolic diseases (OIMD) such as diabetes, hypertension and chronic fatigue are traditionally thought of as treatable, but not as curable. Lifelong therapy for these diseases is expensive, has numerous adverse side-effects and is only partially effective. The best treatment… Continue reading Brief Overview of Metabolic Surgery
Aggressive Weight Loss
Permanent Fitness Success Achieving permanent weight loss is one of the most difficult goals in life to achieve. Millions of people buy weight loss products and sign up for commercial weight loss programs every year with promises for amazing success in record time, and every year so many Americans, and… Continue reading Aggressive Weight Loss
Correcting Weight Regain
Did you not lose as much weight as expected? Have you regained a lot of the weight you initially lost after surgery? Have both of these things happened?? If your answer to any of these questions is YES, then getting to your BEST WEIGHT might still be important to you.… Continue reading Correcting Weight Regain
Be Careful Who You Call an Expert
Beginning Note from Dr. Q The unfortunate thing about weight loss procedures is that, when the surgical procedure doesn’t work, the patient takes the blame. Although bariatric surgery is common these days, and there are quite a few self-declared experts working in the field, I certainly didn’t begin my bariatric surgery… Continue reading Be Careful Who You Call an Expert
Am I a Gastric Bypass Candidate?
Gastric bypass surgery essentially makes the stomach smaller and reroutes the small intestine, allowing the patient to feel full with smaller portions, absorb fewer minerals, and experience an overall improvement in health as a result of steady weight loss. Not everyone is qualified for this procedure, so it is important to… Continue reading Am I a Gastric Bypass Candidate?
