Bariatric Surgery as a Benefit of Diabetes
According to American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) diabetes affects 9.4% of the total US population (30.3 million people). There is a death from complications associated with diabetes every ten seconds, and because of this, it is one of...
Vitamins and Minerals for Bariatric Life
Before weight loss surgery it is recommended that all patients start on a daily adult multivitamin, along with any supplements recommended by a treating physician. It is also recommended that you have blood work done to check for any deficiencies before weight...
Absorption Post Weight Loss Surgery
Some believe that calorie absorption can increase years out from weight loss surgery, when in fact it is the same absorption as when you first had weight loss surgery. Your stomach gets more efficient at emptying food into the small intestine years out from...
Following Up After Bariatric Surgery
Our surgeons and staff members of Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians (RMAP) seek to be a partner in your health. During the first year after surgery you will have multiple follow-up appointments scheduled. After your first year you are asked to have an annual...
