Last week, Dr. Emma Patterson joined other leading bariatric surgeons as an expert speaker and panelist at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery’s (ASMBS) 2nd annual Fall Educational Event. Because she serves on the Executive Council, she also attended an ASMBS Executive Council meeting there. The meeting included a review of the past…
It’s no surprise that childhood obesity is a major concern in our country. Experts are pushing for improvements in school cafeteria food options, increased physical activity, and limiting TV and video game time at home. Most of these efforts are aimed at reducing the level of overweight and obese school-aged children. However, a new report…
Dr. Emma Patterson and Emma Squillace, co-founders of Doctors of Weight Loss, have brought together top bariatric surgeons from around the country to provide one of the best available resources for individuals who want to understand the latest research, news, and options for weight loss surgery. “The popularity of bariatric surgery has increased exponentially. As…
Read the Fine Print Proposed FDA Food Label Makeover In December law makers passed the school lunch health bill in an effort to healthify America, and food labels may be up next for a makeover. The FDA is currently debating whether changes to the current labeling system would help consumers make healthy choices. Among…
In 2010, 50 percent of meals were eaten outside the home. Our culture is one where more time is spent watching cooking programs on television than preparing actual meals, and our waistlines are suffering. Many of us are intimidated by produce aisles and farmers’ markets, and this often means we leave the most important and…
Dr. Emma Patterson performed the first Micro LAP-BAND procedure, an exciting next step in the advancement of bariatric surgery. This laparoscopic procedure was performed with 2.7 mm instruments, half the size of normal instruments, which means the tiny scars left behind are barely visible. This innovative technology will likely enhance patient privacy, and Oregon Weight…
Great news is on the horizon! An FDA panel voted to lower the BMI to 30 with a co-morbid condition for gastric banding. Read more at: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/Panel-recommends-expanding-apf-1679606978.html?x=0…
Bring in your gently used or new winter coats that no longer fit! Oregon Weight Loss Surgery is partnering with New Avenues for Youth in trying to help supply winter coats for homeless plus size youth. New Avenues for Youth is a non-profit in Portland providing programs and services for homeless teens that empower them…
In the previous posts on this topic I have discussed the need for a sustained energy deficit in order to lose weight, the role of diet and exercise, and the importance of metabolic rate. In this post I will discuss ways to boost your metabolic rate. Metabolic rate is determined in a large part, by…
I have spent the past few weeks reviewing an iPhone app called Lose It!, by Fit Now. This app is free, and works on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Essentially it is a sophisticated journal for tracking food, exercise and weight, with simple included weight loss programs. I was very impressed with this app…