Weight-loss surgery outcomes affected by vitamin D status, study suggests

Johns Hopkins researchers suggest low vitamin D levels may increase the likelihood of prolonged hospital stays and postoperative infection for bariatric surgery patients.

Warning to bariatric surgery patients: Take your supplements, for eye’s sake

Obese patients who have undergone bariatric surgery to shed weight should take the supplements prescribed to them to protect their eyes.

The Importance Of Vitamin And Mineral Supplementation After Bariatric Surgery

Non-compliance with vitamin and mineral supplementation protocols after bariatric surgery could lead to nutritional deficiencies and related health complications, such as heart damage, according to two separate case reports unveiled at the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) 77th Annual Scientific meeting in Las Vegas…