Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass and Gastric Band General Comments All bariatric operations are complex. The surgeon needs to perform the operation in a way that results, in the end, in very specific anatomy. In other words, if the anatomy of the stomach and intestine is not correct at the end… Continue reading The Three Most Often Performed Bariatric Procedures
One woman tried to lose weight with her boyfriend—and just about lost her mind. Here, experts explain why men lose weight so much faster than women, plus the best ways to try to slim down with your S.O. After a year spent flirting over candlelit dinners and skipping the gym for between-the-sheets… Continue reading Why Is Weight Loss So Much Easier for Guys?
1. Eat Chewable Food—Not “Mush” -Chewing food provides more satisfaction when eating. Eating soft mushy foods that don’t require chewing will decrease your satisfaction after a meal and result in less satiety. 2. Eat 2-3 meals per day and 2-3 snacks per day. (eat 5-6 times/day) -Eating regularly during the… Continue reading Dr. Quebbemann’s 5 Tips for Nutrition Success…
Dr. Quebbemann is a renown weight loss expert and he often receives interview requests and invitations to speak on a variety of topics related to weight loss. One topic that is often addressed by Dr. Quebbemann is metabolism. He recently spent some time responding to some questions about it. Here are… Continue reading The Science of Metabolism, Explained by Dr. Quebbemann…
U.S. News posted an article last month wherein our Dr. Quebbemann was asked to give some tips on what people can do before they start a weight loss plan. Just like most things in life, accomplishing weight loss goals gets a lot more effective when you have a plan to win. Identifying diet weaknesses and… Continue reading U.S. News Article Quotes from Dr. Quebbemann about “Preparing for Weight Loss”…
I’m writing this blog backed by over 25 years of clinical observation and thousands of scientific studies reported in the medical literature. I’ve also included advice from real patients who have “been there,” and then succeeded. During my years as a weight-loss doctor, offering surgical and non-surgical weight loss counseling,… Continue reading Why Believe Me
Define your New Normal Diet A very useful tool to use in discovering a new eating pattern that you enjoy is my Dietary Rebuild™ Program. The Dietary Rebuild is not a diet, it’s a method of identifying a personalized eating pattern that will be your new normal eating pattern. Why… Continue reading Dr. Q’s Dietary Rebuild™
Complications can occur after any type of surgery. Most of the time, when a complication occurs, the surgeon has done everything correctly and yet something goes “wrong.” When a complication occurs, you often need a highly experienced surgeon to evaluate your situation, identify the problem and then correct it, if… Continue reading Correcting Complications
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
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