Treadmills. People either love them or hate them. They have huge benefits but there are definitely some reasons to hate them. Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, a bariatric surgeon at NYU Langone Medical Center, will look at how to learn to love your treadmill in this informative series on treadmill workouts. She will explain health benefits, ways […]

A Guide to Getting the Most Out of Walking with Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, NYU Weight Management Program Bariatric Surgeon Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a safe and effective choice for obese patients seeking weight loss. After surgery, you will incorporate dietary and lifestyle changes. Walking for exercise is one of the […]

Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding helps patients lose weight and improve their lives through weight loss. It’s not simply weight loss surgery, though. Dr. Ren-Fielding believes that bariatric surgery is just one step in a journey toward health. As a doctor she counsels patients on other parts of a healthy lifestyle including nutrition and hydration. She also […]

2017 Study Examines Trends in Emotional Well-Being After Weight Loss Surgery Bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) is a life-changing event. In addition to helping people lose weight and keep it off, there are significant emotional benefits. Patients become less depressed and anxious and more confident as they lose excess weight. Researchers have noted that one […]

Examining the Criteria for Weight Loss Surgery Long term studies have shown that weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) has excellent outcomes for people struggling with obesity. People are able to safely lose weight and keep it off. In addition, many obesity-related issues improve or resolve. Bariatric surgery procedures like gastric sleeve surgery can help resolve […]

Creating Routines that Work with Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, NYU Weight Management Program Bariatric Surgeon After gastric sleeve surgery, patients will experience a new and evolving dietary routine. This safe and effective procedure will change the way you eat and how your body responds to various food. Your stomach will be much smaller, so you will […]

2017 Study Compares Weight Loss Surgery Outcomes After Five Years Two of the most commonly performed weight loss surgery procedures are gastric bypass surgery and gastric sleeve surgery. A new study by Perrone and colleagues compared the long term outcomes of each. Here, Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding compares the two surgeries and summarizes the findings. Gastric […]

Healthy Habits for Life with Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, NYU Weight Management Program Bariatric Surgeon Gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy, is a safe and effective procedure for weight loss. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions as you transition back to eating solid foods. The dietary changes that you will make after […]

A Focus on Protein with Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, NYU Weight Management Program Bariatric Surgeon When patients undergo gastric sleeve surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy, they make a commitment to a new and healthy lifestyle. This safe and effective procedure for weight loss involves several dietary changes. In this third part of four articles, Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding […]

Eating for Success with Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, NYU Weight Management Program Bariatric Surgeon Gastric sleeve surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy, is a safe and effective procedure for obese patients seeking weight loss. After surgery, you will make several dietary changes. There are four phases to your new diet plan. This is the second of four articles […]