Thiamine and bariatric surgery go hand in hand when it comes to post-operative health. By preventing thiamine deficiency, patients can reduce nausea, maintain energy, and support brain and heart function. Prioritizing thiamine intake is a simple but vital step toward a healthier post-bariatric lifes...

Bariatric surgery offers life-changing benefits for patients seeking significant weight loss and improved health. However, it also comes with challenges, including an increased risk of vitamin deficiencies. These deficiencies occur due to the changes in anatomy and digestion caused by the procedure,...

Bariatric vitamins are necessary for all post-op patients to prevent vitamin deficiencies. All bariatric procedures cause a restrictive effect, meaning your stomach pouch size is smaller, so you can not intake as much food to keep your vitamin levels up. Similarly, the gastric bypass and the duodena...

Bariatric surgery alters the anatomy and digestive tract, playing a significant role in vitamin and nutrient levels postoperatively. There is a great impact bariatric surgery has on bone density due to malabsorption, alteration of the intestinal tract, weight loss, and reduction of adipose tissue. ...