Dr. Lloyd Stegemann

Dr. Lloyd Stegemann completed his medical school training at the University of Texas in Houston, TX. He then entered into general surgery residency training at the University of Texas in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Stegemann became interested in bariatric surgery early on in his residency training and gained invaluable knowledge during this time. After completing residency, Dr. Stegemann entered into private practice with the most respected bariatric surgery practice in San Antonio. His practice, New Dimensions Weight Loss Surgery, performs over 500 weight loss operations each year and is considered one of the top private practice programs in the United States.

Dr. Stegemann performs 6-8 bariatric operations each week including gastric bypass, gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomies, and revision operations. Almost all of the operations performed by Dr. Stegemann are done laparoscopically. Dr. Stegemann serves as a proctor for Ethicon Endosurgery, traveling around the state of Texas teaching other surgeons the laparoscopic gastric bypass operation. He was recently was selected to be one of the first proctors in the US to be trained on the new Realize adjustable gastric band.

Dr. Stegemann has been instrumental in organizing the practice of bariatric surgery in the state of Texas. He organized the first meeting of bariatric surgeons in the state which led to the creation of the Texas Association of Bariatric Surgeons (TABS). The organization, under the leadership of Dr. Stegemann, has seen its membership and influence steadily grow. This year the group was able to introduce a bill into the Texas Legislature to improve patient access to this life saving surgery. Dr. Stegemann is also an active committee member in the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons and is on the Advisory Board of the Obesity Action Coalition.

Dr. Stegemann is a sought after speaker by patients and professionals on the topic of obesity, weight loss surgery, and surgical aftercare. He has developed a post-operative program called The Prescription For Weight Loss Success© which has helped hundreds of patient's achieve long-term success after surgery. This program addresses the dietary, physical and emotional changes that a patient must make to maintain their weight loss. A book about this program is underway and is expected to be published soon.

Outside of the clinical setting, Dr. Stegemann enjoys spending time with his children, playing basketball, collecting antique microscopes, and traveling.

Dr. Lloyd Stegemann - Class Schedule

Prescription for Success: Part 1

The Prescription for Success contains 10 principles that are essential for every weight loss surgery patient to not only lose weight after surgery, but more importantly to maintain that weight loss for the long term. Part one of this series will explore the first 5 Prescriptions.

Prescription for Success: Part 2

Part two of this series will deal with the last 5 Prescriptions that can lead patients to maximal weight loss and long-term weight maintenance.

Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutrition...Oh My!

Maintaining your health after weight loss surgery means taking supplements for the rest of your life. During this discussion we will review the latest recommendations for the most common weight loss surgeries performed. We will also review common symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Oh My Gosh I'm Regaining Weight! Common Causes of Weight Regain and What Can Be Done About Them

There are many reasons that someone can regain weight after a weight loss surgery. Discover the most common reasons why and learn how to prevent them!

Is It Normal?

During this fun and interactive program audience members will be given several different scenarios and then asked the question "Is it normal?"

The different scenarios will help to review common conditions that can occur after weight loss surgery.

Do I Really Have to Exercise?

Creating a healthier lifestyle means becoming more active in our daily lives. During this session we will discuss the multiple benefits of exercise and examine common barriers to establishing a regular exercise routine and how we can break through them.

Redefining Success

There is a surgical definition of success after weight loss surgery that involves weight, but success after weight loss surgery involves SO much more than weight! Come to this discussion and see how by creating new definitions for success, we can learn more about who we are and become the person we want to be.

Dr. Lloyd Stegemann, Dr. Monica Ganz, Ms. Rona P. Scott

Prescription For Success & Make it a Lifestyle! Cruise/Conference 2009 Itinerary
Sunday	Galveston, Texas depart 4:00PM
Monday	"Fun Day" at Sea
Tuesday	"Fun Day" at Sea
Wednesday	Montego Bay, Jamaica 8:00AM-5:30PM
Thursday	Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 7:00AM-4:00PM
Friday	Cozumel, Mexico 9:00AM-6:00PM
Saturday	"Fun Day" at Sea
Sunday	Galveston, Texas return 8:00AM

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