Calcium after Bariatric Surgery
By: Sidney Smith, RDN, LDN Calcium is one of the few minerals that is integral for long-term health after bariatric surgery. Due to the alterations in intestinal anatomy induced from bariatric surgery, there is a risk of calcium and vitamin D malabsorption. Bariatric individuals also have a reduced food intake of calcium, increased bone turn […]
Coffee After Bariatric Surgery
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages around the world and many people start their day off with a morning cup of joe. Many of us aren’t quite the same without it! Coffee is an excellent source of antioxidants and has been proven to have many benefits related to mood, brain function, and even […]
Why Take Journey Bariatric Multivitamins?
Many vitamins and minerals are essential for complete and balanced nutritional health. Even if you eat a balanced, whole-food diet, you may still be missing vital nutrients. Additionally, after weight loss surgery you are at higher risk for nutritional deficiencies. You require more vitamins than someone who has not had surgery due to less consumption […]
The Impact of Biotin for Bariatric Weight Loss Patients
The Bariatric Center of Kansas City feels it important to share recent news published by The FDA with our bariatric weight loss patients. On November 28, 2017 they published the following alert about Biotin: “The FDA is alerting the public, health care providers, lab personnel, and lab test developers that biotin can significantly interfere with […]
Journey Bariatric Supplements – KC Bariatric Surgery Patients
The Bariatric Center of Kansas City is pleased to announce that our specially formulated “Journey” bariatric nutritional supplements are now available for online purchase! Patients can select the large yellow “Journey Bariatric Supplements” button found in the middle of our website homepage to be redirected to the Journey online ordering site. You will also find […]
