This week Sameera delves into indicators for surgery success and common challenges facing bariatric patients with Dr. William Richardson, bariatric surgeon and Program Director at Ochsner Surgical Weight Loss Program in New Orleans.

• Surgery and your body’s new set point

• Does weight regain after surgery depend on the procedure?

• Bypass vs. sleeve – reduction in comorbidities

• Challenges with acid reflux in patients

• Anatomic causes of weight regain

• Revisionary surgery options and challenges

• Predictors for success

• Dr. Richardson’s approach to bougie size

• The biggest red flags after weight loss surgery

• Concerns around vitamin deficiency in bariatric patients

• NSAIDs and alternative pain medications

• How long should a bariatric patient wait to get pregnant?

Continuing this month, as a way of saying thanks to her new podcast audience, Sameera will be offering a limited number of free nutrition consultations to listeners of the Regain Be Gone podcast. To check in on your weight loss journey and reserve your spot on her calendar, visit bit.ly/323rkC8

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Music: "El Amor" by Overjoyed