Weight Loss Surgery

What Vitamins Should I Take After Gastric Bypass Surgery?

May 12, 2015

Following gastric bypass surgery, you must adopt a new diet that involves ingesting fewer calories and taking a number of vitamins to help you lose weight and maintain a healthy system. The food and drink you consume may not provide enough nutrients on their own, and taking vitamin supplements can help make up for the deficiency. These vitamins can be found at most local health food stores, pharmacies, and even some grocery stores, and our skilled bariatric surgeon, Dr. Rishi Ramlogan, will advise you of which ones will be best for your needs. Some of the supplements he may recommend include: Calcium: To maintain bone strength Vitamin B12: To prevent anemia and protect blood cells Vitamin D: To promote calcium and phosphorus absorption Multivitamin: For comprehensive support and to fill nutrition gaps Iron: To prevent anemia and to help store oxygen in muscle tissue In addition to these, Dr. Ramlogan may also advise taking other nutrients, such as protein or folic acid, depending on your dietary needs. Each vitamin performs a vital service, and you should be sure to take the recommended... Read More

What Can I Eat After Gastric Bypass Surgery?

May 5, 2015

Congratulations! By undergoing gastric bypass surgery you have taken a major step toward reducing your weight and improving your health. If you’re wondering what precisely you can eat, what you should avoid, and how much you can consume following this popular operation, Dr. Rishi Ramlogan, our experienced bariatric surgeon, will be happy to detail the specifics during your consultations. To offer a helpful resource, we have provided a quick overview of the typical gastric bypass diet to help you achieve your weight loss goals from home and on the go. Generally speaking, you should try to consume between 400 and 900 calories per day, but it’s important that you stay under 1000 calories for the first year following gastric bypass surgery, unless told otherwise by Dr. Ramlogan. Taking small bites and chewing slowly and carefully will help you begin the digestion process. Within those calories, you should try to consume at minimum around 65-75 grams of protein, which can be found in meats, poultry, fish, and seafood, as well as less commonly known sources such as milk, yogurt, tofu, soy, and cottage... Read More

Gastric Sleeve Vs. Gastric Bypass: Which Is Right for Me?

April 14, 2015

There are numerous considerations that must be factored into a decision regarding an appropriate weight loss surgery. Gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery are two of the most popular and effective methods toward this end, and both have been utilized with millions of Americans with great success. There are many similarities and differences between these two prominent techniques. So to help you on your journey to improved health and happiness, Dr. Rishi Ramlogan, our skilled weight loss surgeon, has compiled some helpful information that may assist you in selecting an appropriate technique for your medical needs and goals. Gastric bypass surgery is considered to be a combination weight loss surgery, in that the procedure is both restrictive (reducing the amount of food you can eat), and malabsorptive (limiting the absorption of certain foods). Since the technique involves “bypassing” a portion of small intestine, diet becomes essential. You will have to take vitamins daily and avoid certain foods, including sugary items. Although lifestyle changes may be significant, dramatic weight loss of up to 60-80 percent of your total weight is typical... Read More

Gastric Sleeve Vs. Gastric Bypass: Benefits and Limitations

April 7, 2015

If you’ve been considering weight loss surgery but are unsure which method can offer you the best possible results with the lowest risk of sides effects, you may be daunted by the numerous available procedures. At Griffin Hospital, our experienced bariatric surgeon Dr. Rishi Ramlogan can help you determine which technique is right for you; however, we also strongly believe in patient education. As a result, we have detailed a range of benefits and limitations of two of the most popular weight loss surgery options, gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, also called Roux-en-Y, for your convenience. There are many similarities between a sleeve gastrectomy operation and the gastric bypass, including the potential for dramatic weight loss. They are also both performed laparoscopically, a minimally invasive method that reduces incision size. Both approaches will limit the amount of food intake, and both require a restricted diet following the operation to help achieve optimal weight loss and reduce the risk of complications. There are important distinctions, as well. With the gastric sleeve method, the stomach will be reduced in size by up to 80 percent... Read More

How Can Gastric Bypass Surgery Affect Diabetes?

March 5, 2015

Millions of Americans suffer from type 2 diabetes (T2D), the most common form of this condition, which affects the levels of glucose and insulin in the bloodstream. Often developing as a result of significant weight gain, T2D can cause a multitude of serious health problems, including heart attack, liver failure, and blindness. If you’re obese and suffering from T2D, and you’ve tried conservative weight loss methods with little to no lasting success, gastric bypass surgery from our skilled bariatric surgeon may be able to help you achieve diabetes remission. While there are several bariatric operations that can offer substantial weight loss, gastric bypass surgery, particularly the Roux-en-Y technique, has been shown to also aid in achieving normoglycemia (balance in blood sugar). During a Roux-en-Y procedure, the stomach will be reduced in size and a segment of the small intestine will be rerouted to the newly created stomach pouch. This can diminish the capacity of the stomach, therefore restricting the number of calories that can be consumed, as well as reduce calorie absorption due to the digested food bypassing a significant portion of... Read More

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