Click here to download Bariatric Surgery Support April 2011 NewsletterBariMate is the first weight management App written specifically for patients who have had bariatric surgery or are considering it. The fifteen sub apps will help you to make informed choices about bariatric surgery and keep track of your weight changes and parameters like BMI and %EWL. You can also use the I phone camera…
In the second part of our look at the importance of Psychological effects of Bariatric Surgery on pre and post op patients we explore Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a possible tool to help you achieve a balanced lifestyle and perception of your new self. If anyone knows a good CBT Practitioner that would like to…
Hello Everybody! Wow isn’t it amazing how quick time goes by? – Here we are Easter 2015 – I guess its very true that in life we need to make the most of all our gifts especially the gift of time… Bariatric Surgery Conference 2015 Talking about time – did we have a great time…
May 30, 2012 by Jordan Allen Multiple studies, journal articles, and trials have confirmed the many benefits of surgical weight loss. This form of treating obesity can significantly improve and enhance the lives of overweight individuals through a short procedure. For the severely obese, several bariatric studies have concluded that surgery is a better option…
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Gastric bypass patients of Dr. Swanepoel and Dr. Potgieter, please note the following amendment to your daily supplement regime (valid from Stage 3 post-op). ‘Calcium Citrate D’ (Georen Pharmaceuticals) is now being recommended as your daily calcium supplement – to replace any calcium product used up until now. Use 5 ml effervescent granules TWICE daily…