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Is Bariatric Surgery “Cheating?”

15. December 2011

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By David Kaufman, M.D. I often talk with women and men who are hesitant to undergo bariatric surgery in California because they consider it to be “cheating.” They are determined to lose weight naturally without surgical intervention. While there’s nothing …

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Keeping Your Weight Stable During the Holidays

7. December 2011

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By Christa Clark, M.D. Anyone who has struggled with weight loss in Sacramento understands the challenge of sticking to a diet during the holidays. The availability of rich, sugary foods at this time of year makes it difficult to say …

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Why Yo-Yo Dieting is a No-No

2. December 2011

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By David Kaufman, M.D. Many of my Sacramento weight loss patients were yo-yo dieters for years. They dieted, lost weight and gained it all right back. Of course, the weight gain would trigger another crash diet, and the gain-loss cycle …

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Weight Loss Seminars

31. October 2011

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By: David Thoman, M.D. In order to best serve our patients and our community, Advanced Surgical Associates of Santa Barbara offers informative weight loss seminars across the Central Coast for men and women near Santa Barbara, Fresno, San Luis Obispo, …

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Cheating Weight Loss Surgery

25. October 2011

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By: David Thoman, M.D. Even after weight loss surgery in Fresno, it is possible to “cheat” the procedure and not lose weight. Although bariatric surgery can restrict food intake or reduce the body’s ability to absorb nutrients, certain high …

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