By Aloha Surgery (m)
26 May, 2016
Aloha Surgery News, Bariatric Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Health Tips, News, Recommendations from Dr. Fowler, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Vitamins
Aloha Surgery, bone density study, calcium, calcium supplements, Dr. Steven Fowler, osteoporosis
Why is Calcium important after Bariatric Surgery? Your absorption of Calcium is compromised after a Gastric Bypass or Sleeve Gastrectomy There is no exact percentage of how much one’s uptake is compromised, but there are guidelines as to the amount of extra Calcium we should take to maintain adequate stores. This number has increased over the last couple years, with the current consensus recommending 1500 mg of Calcium per day.
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By Aloha Surgery (m)
07 Mar, 2016
Aloha Surgery News, Bariatric Surgery, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Aloha Surgery, american society for metabolic and bariatric surgery, asmbs, Dr. Steven Fowler, military medical benefits, tricare, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, veterans benefits
According to the recent article on the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Tricare Now Covers Sleeve Gastrectomy American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Tricare beneficiaries with severe obesity will now be covered for sleeve gastrectomy thanks to a policy change made in December 2015 by the health care program for members of the military and their families.
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By Aloha Surgery (t)
10 Feb, 2015
Bariatric Surgery, News, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Weight Loss Surgery
Aloha Surgery, bariatric surgery, dr. amit trivedi, Dr. Steven Fowler, facts about weight loss surgery, rosie o donnell, the view, vertical sleeve gastrectomy
Information is so important when dealing with major life and health decisions. Deciding on whether or not to get bariatric surgery can be one of the most difficult life decisions. The general public’s view on weight loss surgery can be negative, but most people do not know all the facts.
Recently on The View, Rosie O’Donnell who had the vertical sleeve gastrectomy talks with her bariatric surgeon Dr. Amit Trivedi about her personal story and all the facts about getting bariatric surgery. It is really great to see celebrities go public with their personal story and more importantly share all the correct facts.
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By Aloha Surgery (t)
25 Aug, 2014
Aloha Surgery News, Bariatric Surgery, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Aloha Surgery, bariatric surgery, diabetes, endocrinology, healio, sleeve gastrectomy, type 2 diabetes, vertical sleeve gastrectomy
According to the recent article Better Long-Term Diabetes Outcomes w/ Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Medical Management in Healio, an online Endocrinology publication, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy helped adults with type 2 diabetes achieve better blood glucose control than standard care alone, according to research presented at the joint meeting of the International Congress of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society.
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By Aloha Surgery (t)
28 Apr, 2014
Aloha Surgery News, Bariatric Surgery, Health Tips, News, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Weight Loss
Aloha Surgery, cnn health, denny mclain, Dr. Steven Fowler, major league baseball, mlb pitcher gets bariatric surgery, sleeve gastrectomy
According to a recent article by CNN Health, Former MLB Pitcher Drops 162 Pounds, Denny McLain received a sleeve gastrectomy last June and lost 162 pounds.
In 1968, McLain became the last pitcher to win 31 games in a season, a record that has not been broken since. His awards include the Cy Young winner, the Most Valuable Player Award, and cover of Time Magazine that season.
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