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Living with Nutritional Deficiency after Bariatric Surgery

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

Those considering weight loss surgery or those who have already undergone it need to be aware of the nutritional deficiencies caused by this procedure. Nutritional deficiencies are common to all malabsorptive bariatric surgeries and occur in some restrictive types, too. However, they can often be prevented by standard multivitamin supplementation [1]. This article provides information [...]

Recovering from Lap Band Surgery

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

For those who have a persistent weight problem that hasn`t been responsive to diet or exercise, lap band surgery is a good option to lose that extra weight quickly. It is, however, an invasive surgery, so some recovery time is to be expected. How Long Will Your Recovery Take? Everyone wants to know how long [...]