Tag Archive: RNY

Heidi’s WLS Journey

November 2, 2012 · 0 comments

My WLS Journey by Heidi Denker   I have been heavy my entire life as far back as I can remember. Being the biggest kid in class from elementary school clear into high school, I considered it a “normal” day when other students made fun of me. Finally, as a

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

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