Tag Archive: RYGB

Teens and WLS

Teens and WLS: What are the Long-Term Results?

March 20, 2019 · 0 comments

I’d like to start by discussing the term "metabolic surgery" in order to clear the air. Metabolic surgery is a term that is used to describe any procedure that is used to treat a metabolic illness, particularly diabetes mellitus. The terms "obesity surgery" and "weight loss surgery" fail to recognize

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Does Bariatric Surgery Change Taste Buds Post-Operatively?

August 13, 2018 · 0 comments

It’s so rewarding to be a part of an individual’s journey through weight loss surgery and to be able to share in their excitement as they improve quality of life so quickly after surgery. Through the excitement, I still like to remind my patients that bariatric surgery does not produce

Water Soluble Vitamins

The Science of Supplementation: Water-Soluble Vitamins, Part 1

February 14, 2018 · 0 comments

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