With the copious opinions floating around on the Internet, it comes as no surprise that you might not know the difference between a dietitian vs nutritionist. There is an alarming amount of confusion regarding what, exactly, dietitians are and what they do, and how they differ from nutritionists and/or health
“Do I really have to take my vitamin supplements for life?” This is a very common pre-op patient question, and one that is extremely important… Because the answer is a resounding “Yes!” The dangers of vitamin deficiencies are no laughing matter, and can have lingering ramifications even if the deficiency is
Some hair loss is common between 3 and 6 months following surgery. The reasons for this are not totally understood. Even if you take all recommended supplements, hair loss will be noticed until the follicles come back. Hair loss is almost always temporary. Adequate intake of protein, vitamins and minerals
I first started my journey into the WLS life as a student, so it feels right to be a student once more, furthering my education as a post-op. I know that this is not every post-op’s passion, so I am bridging the gap between what I have learned as a WLS
