Vitamin Deficiencies After Bariatric Surgery: For Patients

Attendees:

• DFW Bariatric Patients
• Banana Bariatrics

Topics:

• Vitamin deficiency risks for each surgery type
• Absorption of different vitamins and minerals in the gastrointestinal tract and the importance of supplementation
• Importance of choosing your operation wisely, taking your vitamins regularly, and prioritizing long-term follow-up care
• How to incorporate vitamins into your daily routine
  • Common macronutrient deficiencies after surgery
  • Significance of protein, carbohydrate, fatty acid, B12, folate, and B1 deficiencies, and the potential consequences if left untreated
• When to check for vitamin deficiencies and the necessary comprehensive lab panels for monitoring
• Calcium, biotin, omega-3, B6 and B12, and iron
• Flintstone vitamins and patches

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Dr. Kukreja & DFW Bariatrics

Dr. Sachin Kukreja is a fellowship-trained Minimally Invasive General and Bariatric Surgeon. He practices at DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery in Dallas, TX. He offers a full range of services- from medications and diet counseling, to endoscopic therapies such as gastric balloons and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, to bariatric surgery and revisions.

• Website: https://www.dfwbariatricsurgery.com/
• Phone: +1 469-620-0222
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