Previously I reviewed the overall digestion process before and after WLS; now, I’ll be diving into individual micronutrients and their importance in our daily functioning for our bodies. To start us off, we’ll be looking at water-soluble vitamins. Water-Soluble Vitamins, Part 1 These vitamins, like the name sounds, dissolve in
Bariatric surgery describes a variety of surgeries performed on parts of the GI tract to help decrease the obesity epidemic. The main purpose of these procedures is to restrict the amount of food that can be consumed ultimately helping to curb appetite quicker and help the patient lose weight. Almost
I hope you have been able to review part one of this series, “The Science of Supplementation: Digestion Prior to WLS” article. It provides us with a breakdown of the overall digestion process prior to weight loss surgery (WLS). However, knowing where and how nutrients are absorbed doesn’t necessarily help us
12 Small Nutrition Changes That Can Add Up To Big Results! As the New Year approaches, so does the opportunity to get a fresh start and create new resolutions or goals to improve your health, both physically and mentally. Unfortunately, everyone dreads creating their New Year’s resolutions, since in many
Weight loss surgery is a positive step toward improving your health and quality of life. It is important to commit to a healthy lifestyle to ensure the best results from bariatric surgery. From my experience working with bariatric patients, there are things that will make a difference to your health
“I heard that bananas were bad so that’s why I don’t eat them.” “I know that avocados are bad because they are full of fat.” “Potatoes and bread are bad, so I stay away from them.” Are There Good vs Bad Foods After WLS? As a bariatric program dietitian, I
Planning and Prepping Meals: Do you find yourself skipping meals because you cannot find time to prepare food every morning?Are you reaching for whatever is in the pantry when you get home from work because you are too tired to fix dinner?Do you stop at the vending machine regularly because
When it comes to life and diet after weight loss surgery, every calorie counts. Calorie intake is reduced after surgery and it is important to make sure you are getting your nutrition from food and not empty calories from what you are drinking. Always read the nutrition label, even on
Welcome to a multi-part series on vitamin supplementation and the science supporting it for post-operative patients. In this article, I will be discussing a general overview of digestion prior to WLS. Future articles will feature individual vitamins and minerals, and their importance in our bodies. Digestion Prior to WLS: The
Have you ever felt lightheaded, dizzy, shaky, sweaty, weak, tired or disoriented one to four hours after eating? Maybe you even fainted or lost consciousness. If so, you may have experienced reactive hypoglycemia, also known as late dumping syndrome or hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia. These are all just fancy ways of saying
