Millions of obese Americans are unable to achieve sustainable weight loss through diet and exercise alone, yet are unable to receive bariatric surgery, or would be better suited to a less extreme option than surgery. We have on-going hope that this gap in obesity treatment could potentially be filled by an anti-obesity drug. However, the…
Heartburn and other symptoms of acid reflux seem to be much more common than they were a decade ago and according to the largest studies ever to examine the issue, weekly heartburn and other symptoms of acid reflux have increased almost 50 percent over the past decade. Acid Reflux Disease or Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)…
There are several effective surgical procedures available to treat obesity. Our goal at Oregon Weight Loss Surgery is to help you find the surgery that is best for you, whether it’s gastric banding, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or possibly, the newer and investigational procedure, Gastric Plication. The procedure is also referred to as laparoscopic greater…
Is the notion of the “Freshman 15” weight gain a myth? A new study from the Ohio State University’s Center for Human Resource Research found that most students do not in fact gain 15 pounds in their first year of college, and on the contrary, almost a quarter of students actually report losing weight during…
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…