Bariatric surgery is a great long-term option for weight loss. But even with the positive changes from surgery, it can also cause nutritional deficiencies after surgery. It’s essential to know the changes that occur within the body in order to understand how to maintain your health long after your bariatric surgery is performed. Zinc deficiency […]
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Following bariatric surgery, you are often told that you are at risk for vitamin deficiencies, but you may not actually know what that means or how to identify a vitamin deficiency. To discuss every single vitamin in one article might lead to a bit of information overload so in this article we will specifically discuss […]
You may be surprised to learn that there are actually eight vitamins that make up the B vitamin group. In this article, we’ll take a dive into Vitamin B1. You may also know Vitamin B1 by its other name, thiamin. The role it plays in the body Vitamin B1 is an essential vitamin needed to […]
As you may know, daily vitamins and minerals are a necessary part of care and maintenance after having gastric bypass surgery. The body’s digestive processes have been altered, and your body becomes less capable of absorbing necessary nutrients. To maintain proper nutrition and functioning after you’ve had bariatric surgery, you will need to take a […]
In this “video” Dr. Stephen Boyce answers questions submitted by Bari Life customers. Dr. Boyce has more than 30 years of experience in bariatrics and has more than 7,500 bariatric surgical procedures under his belt. He consults with Ethicon Endosurgery, a medical device company and teaches other surgeons how to perform the Duodenal Switch. Timestamps: […]
What is gastric bypass? Gastric bypass is a bariatric surgery used to help patients with weight loss. The surgery makes changes to the stomach and small intestine. These changes alter the way the body digests food and results in weight loss. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is considered the “gold standard” of bariatric surgery and […]
Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment option for long-term obesity. It results in weight loss and promotes an improvement in quality of life. One of the most commonly performed bariatric surgeries is the gastric sleeve. After gastric sleeve, many patients maintain significant weight loss long-term. But what is the average monthly weight loss after […]
What is bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery has emerged as a viable option for individuals struggling with obesity, offering a pathway to significant weight loss and improved health outcomes. However, the decision to undergo such a procedure is not one to be taken lightly. Understanding the safety of bariatric surgery is crucial for potential candidates, as […]
Have you had bariatric surgery followed by successful weight loss and then hit a plateau? Or are you interested in trying to reset or revamp your weight loss journey? If so, this article about the pouch reset is for you. Let’s start from the beginning Bariatric surgery is one of the most successful treatments for […]
If you are planning to have the gastric sleeve procedure or have recently had the gastric sleeve procedure, then check out this article for a quick overview of recovery. This article will give you an overview of the recovery process and give you some tips on what to do in the first couple of months […]
Gastric bypass surgery is a bariatric weight loss surgery performed for patients who are severely overweight, or who have been unsuccessful in losing weight through traditional methods such as exercise and diet. Also referred to as the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, it is usually performed on patients with a high body mass index (BMI over […]
There is a lot of information swirling around the internet about gastric sleeve surgery and its outcomes. This article will break down exactly what you can expect from your gastric sleeve surgery including both short-term and long-term results (yes, there’s a difference). Let’s first discuss the surgery itself. The gastric sleeve is also known as […]
Were you elated when you hit your lowest recorded weight since having the roux-en-y gastric bypass (RYGB), only to realize a few months later that your weight was slowly creeping back up? Have you struggled to stay at your lowest achieved weight and don’t know what to do? Or are you considering RYGB because you […]
