When patients come to see Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, they almost always talk about their frustration at trying to lose weight on their own. Many people, even those who have faced the struggle themselves, feel as though they should be more successful at ‘dieting’. The frustration is increased by the message we often hear, that if […]

There are vast differences between life before and after bariatric surgery. Essentially life can go from a struggle, with feelings of hopelessness around health and wellness and body image to one where the patient experiences improved health and a healthier relationship with food. Most importantly, Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding reminds patients, the patient is able to […]

Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding encourages patients to engage in healthy habits but also knows how hard that can be. Often it’s easier to start a good habit on a Monday, or the first of the month. The start of the school year is also a great time and can lead to ten and a half months […]

Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding works with patients through every step of their bariatric surgery journey. From helping them decide to preparation, the surgery, and after care she is involved at each step. She counsels patients on their eating habits and works with them to start eating in new ways after surgery. Part of this includes preparing […]

Although she is a surgeon, Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding’s commitment to patients lasts far beyond the surgery date. She is constantly keeping up with the latest research in lifestyle changes and obesity, to guide patients in finding long term success. A recent article talks about something some patients face – eating well all week and then […]

Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding Reminds us That Childhood Obesity is a Real Health Threat Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding chose to dedicate her career to treating people with obesity because it is such a wide-spread threat to the health of our world. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are over 75 million adults with obesity just […]

As a bariatric surgeon, Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding helps patients with type 2 diabetes almost every day. Did you know that type 2 diabetes is now a leading health problem for much of the world? According to a new study, the number of adults with diabetes worldwide has quadrupled from 108 million in 1980 to 422 […]

Dr. Christine Ren Fielding has been involved in research for most of her surgical career. She is excited to see the results of the final year of the influential weight loss surgery trial, referred to as STAMPEDE. This study showed that bariatric surgery benefits are substantial and lasting. The STAMPEDE trial was one of the […]

Bariatric comes from the old Greek word, baros, pressure or weight. It is most commonly used in relation to atmospheric pressure (barometric pressure) and used to predict weather. Bariatric surgery is the general term used to refer to weight loss surgery. Understanding BMI and Morbid Obesity Bariatric surgery is an option for people who qualify […]

NYU Langone and its surgeons recently reviewed over 200 files of patients who had gastric bypass surgery at least ten years ago and discovered that 30 percent of them hadn’t lost 50 percent of their excess weight. This common occurrence can bring with it feelings of personal failure — especially because it is common that […]