Water-Soluble Vitamins, Part 2 I've discussed vitamins B1, B2, and B3 in the "The Science of Supplementation: Water-Soluble Vitamins, Part 1" article. In this article, I will introduce you to the next three water-soluble vitamins. To recap, water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water and are lost through bodily fluids. Because our
Why I Decided to Have WLS I have always struggled with my weight. I have lost and gained many times throughout my life. Like everyone, as I got older, losing became more and more difficult. Through my early thirties, I maintained my weight by staying active. I was by no
After your journey of weight loss, whether through bariatric surgery, or diet and exercise, you might be considering having another surgery to address the excess skin that has been left after that much weight loss. One of those surgeries could be having an abdominoplasty after weight loss. Following massive weight
Weight loss surgery promises many things. Perfection, however, is not one of the promises. Instead, it is an idea that many patients get in their head and strive for. Not intentionally, but as a way to prove to the world that they are successful and that they are not their
Weight loss surgery depends mostly on restriction. Many patients rely on restriction without having a proper nutrition plan, or have a very a strict caloric controlled plan but end up sacrificing flavor or not enjoying their meals. Let's get into what the so-called Calories actually are. A calorie is a
In the first few weeks and months after weight loss surgery, it’s typically easier to keep it simple and eat most of your meals at home. (You’ll especially want to avoid trying a new food when you’re out and about in those first 6-weeks post-op.) But, soon enough, you’ll be
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
Following gastric bypass surgery, some patients report experiencing the condition of reactive hypoglycemia. The name, reactive hypoglycemia, defines what is happening. Why Reactive Hypoglycemia After RNY Occurs? Reactive indicates that the body is reacting or responding to a change, and this reaction is typically caused by eating sugar or simple
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'm regularly asked by many long-term post-op patients if fasting after bariatric surgery a good addition to their WLS journey? There can be pros and cons to fasting after bariatric surgery. While some think this is a great way to shed a few extra pounds, there may not be as many
