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Welcome to our October  2011 issue of BSS Newsletter Inside this issue we look at one of the most frequently asked questions by pre-surgery patients: ” Will my Medical Aid pay for Bariatric Surgery?”         Download a copy of Bariatric Surgery Support Newsletter here:  

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…

The Christmas Holidays are nearly upon us, and, like you, our   Bariatric Surgery Support Group is looking forward to a well-deserved rest over the coming days.   Before we break for festivities we would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our Members, The Support Group Committee, Dr Potgieter, Dr Swanepoel, Judy…

In the July issue of our Newsletter we look at FOOD: Bariatric Eating Routine Your Relationship with Food Mind guide to food and mood Useful Links and Advice Download your free copy by clicking on the link below: Bariatric Surgery Support Newsletter July 2011

We have launched collaboration with a social network for people with chronic conditions (including, but not limited to people with obesity).  The network is at http://www.thehealthchain.com  Registration and use is at no cost to the user. There are a number of ways that the network can assist people to stay in touch, provide mutual support,…