Key Takeaways Iron is an essential mineral we all need for our bodies to function properly. It is essential in transporting oxygen, producing energy, and supporting your immune system. However, changes to your digestive system from bariatric surgery can limit your ability to absorb iron from your foods. In addition to iron supplements, it’s important […]
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Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is well-known for its role in boosting immune health. This vitamin is found in citrus fruits as well as strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and spinach. However, if you feel like you don’t eat these foods often enough, then you may choose to take a dietary supplement […]
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is well-known for its role in boosting vision health. But there is more to vitamin A than meets the eye, literally. Vitamin A comes in two forms: preformed vitamin also known as retinol or retinyl ester (palmitate) which is in animal products like meat and fish, and provitamin […]
Bariatric surgery is an effective procedure that creates significant change within your body. It allows you to lose weight, be healthier, and live your life without worrying about your weight. But as with any surgery, it’s essential to know the changes that occur within the body. The gastrointestinal tract changes after bariatric surgery and dietary […]
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 from food. To maintain proper nutrition and function after you’ve had bariatric surgery, you will need to […]
This week we are continuing the vitamin series with one of the B complex vitamins, Vitamin B12! Vitamin B12 is a very important micronutrient to keep an eye on throughout your bariatric surgery journey. Vitamin B12 deficiencies are one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in patients following bariatric surgery. In this article, we are […]
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 […]
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 […]
Key Takeaways: It’s normal to wonder how much weight can you lose with bariatric surgery if you’re considering it. While everyone’s case is unique, knowing the average helps you to have realistic expectations and goals for your journey. The surgery isn’t just for aesthetic reasons—it also helps improve health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, […]
