…to tighten back up as easily. For patients who go into surgery with a high BMI, loose skin can become more of a problem, causing discomfort due to the amount…
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Lap-Band Slippage
…reversible weight loss surgery method, it has a lower early weight loss rate, requires a foreign body to be within the body, and has the highest rate of reoperation. Also,…
Probiotics After Bariatric Surgery
…colony forming units. This is the number of living microorganisms in one serving of a probiotic supplement. CFUs indicate the number of viable cells within the supplement, but a higher…
Getting the Most Out of Your Gastric Sleeve Results
…want to lose the highest percent of excess body weight, and keep it off long term. Those that do, often take similar measures. Let’s divulge some secrets for successful gastric…
Everything you need to know about Folate after bariatric surgery
…cell formation. Without it, your cells would not be able to grow and function. While it’s naturally present in many foods, folate is especially high in liver and dark green…
Calcium: Everything you need to know about Calcium after bariatric surgery
…also recommended for all patients to be routinely screened for calcium deficiency after receiving weight loss surgery. Research shows that calcium deficiency is seen in a very high percentage of…
Everything you need to know about Niacin after bariatric surgery
…for women. To prevent deficiency, post-bariatric surgery patients should maintain appropriate nutrition and take a high-quality multivitamin supplement every day for life. Signs, symptoms, and complications that can arise for…
Everything you need to know about Riboflavin after bariatric surgery
…found that those with the highest amount of Riboflavin intakes were at a significantly decreased risk for the development of age-related cataracts. Some studies have also shown positive results in…
Gastric Sleeve Incisions – Everything you need to know
…time. Of course, fewer incisions mean fewer scars, and some patients prefer this for aesthetic reasons. However, there is a higher chance of gastric sleeve incision hernia with the SILSG…
Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Timeline
…Motivation is highest in the beginning – people are often most motivated to make changes at the start of a new weight loss journey Most patients will continue to lose…
Gastric Bypass After Gastric Sleeve
…for unwanted health concerns. Drinking too much soda – Soda has high amounts of sugar and calories that provide little nutrition for your body, therefore drinking soda makes weight loss…
Recommendations for Success: 10 Years Post Gastric Bypass Surgery
Approximately 580,000 people per year have bariatric surgery. Gastric bypass surgery, also known as Roux-en-Y (RYGB), has one of the highest success rates of all bariatric surgeries. However, many post…