Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery or Weight loss Surgery changes the anatomy of your digestive system in order to try and limit the amount of food a person can eat and digest. This type of surgery helps you lose weight and can lower the risk of medical problems that are associated with obesity.
Gastric Bypass is the most popular weight loss surgery used in the United States. It is typically safer and has fewer complications than other weight loss surgeries. Weight loss surgery alone can not cure obesity, but when accompanied with life-long behavioral changes; it can provide long-term consistent weight loss and weight maintenance.
Gastric Bypass isn't for every obese person. It is a major surgery that can have significant risk and complications and it does require permanent lifestyle changes. Make sure to do plenty of research and consult with your health care professional to find out all the ins and outs of Bariatric Surgery. Before deciding to go forward with gastric bypass, you should understand what is involved and what lifestyle changes are necessary, because the success of the surgery is up to you. You should also research other alternative surgeries that out there, like LAP-BAND, before making a final decision.
We're excited to introduce BariCare™, new first of
their kind nutrition products for your post bariatric surgery patients. These
new Post Bariatric Surgery Products have undergone extensive periodical reviews
and medical interviews to ensure that the appropriate nutritional needs of post
bariatric patients are satisfied. These breakthrough supplements have been
specially designed to be prepared as a 2, 3 or 4 ounce portion size for use in
various stages of post bariatric care. To ensure prevention of nutritional
complications following surgery, these BariCare products provide 20 grams
of high-quality protein, and are an excellent source of iron, calcium, vitamin
B12 and vitamin D, in addition to other important vitamins and minerals.