Iron (Fe) is an essential mineral our bodies need to sustain life.
Recommended daily allowance is currently 18 mg per day for the average individual. Requirements can vary depending on gender, age, and absorption. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) currently recommends double the daily allowance for patients who have undergone metabolic surgery (gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, duodenal switch).
Proteins are molecules made up of amino acids. They are essential parts of organisms and participate in all processes in the body. Proteins can also be used as fuel for the body, like glucose. We are unable to make all of the kinds of amino acids that are necessary for us to survive. These necessary amino acids are called essential amino acids.
Drinking alcohol is a hot topic among weight loss surgery patients. Here are all the facts about alcohol and weight loss surgery straight from Dr. Fowler.
After weight loss surgery, your team will recommend that you abstain from drinking alcohol. For some individuals, drinking wine or other spirits is an important cultural and social activity for which abstinence seems unreasonable. If you are part of this group,
After bariatric surgery follow up care is essential to long term success and health. Dr. Fowler would like to see all his patients routinely:
1 week
1 month
3 months
6 months
1 year
annually for the rest of your life.
Yes, weight loss is the goal, but overall health is most important and can to be evaluated in follow up visits. At these regular check ups, Dr. Fowler will be making sure patients do not have any vitamin deficiencies.
Check out this quick video of Dr. Steven Fowler doing a gastric band adjustment or lap-band fill at his Aloha Surgery office in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii.
