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Archive for August 2011

 
 

Take your vitamins!

food_dietary_supplementsOrganic products and a healthy, protein-rich diet alone do not ensure optimal nutrition after weight loss surgery. Every type of bariatric surgery, like the Lap-Band, restricts food intake. Additionally, Revisional Bariatric Procedures, Gastric Bypass or Sleeve Gastrectomy, result in some malabsorption of micronutrients due to the anatomical changes resulting from these procedures.

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Support groups improve outcomes after weight loss surgery

GHB-women-on-ex-machine_newSupport groups are vital to the long term success of bariatric surgery. Recent studies show that patients who attend support groups at least monthly have better weight loss and struggle less with weight regain. Support groups are meant to help the patient stay on track, get inspired and learn from others’ struggles and achievements.

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