Tag Archive: Restrictive procedures

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Gastric Bypass-How It Works, Pros & Cons and Vitamins

December 31, 2015 · 0 comments

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 78.6 million adult Americans are affected by obesity. A person with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or greater is considered obese. Obesity increases one’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain types of cancer (1).  Weight

Nutritional Deficiencies in Restrictive Procedures

Nutritional Deficiencies in Restrictive Procedures

October 26, 2012 · 0 comments

Nutritional Deficiencies in Restrictive Procedures: WLS is well known as a cause for nutritional deficiencies, especially with malabsorptive procedures like the RNY, GB, and DS. With the increase in restrictive procedures, like the Gastric Sleeve and Lap-Band, the short-term risks are probably diminished, but without proper follow-up and supplementation, the patient