Together with Baricol
We are pleased to announce that FitForMe is joining forces with Baricol Bariatrics. The collaboration is a valuable step toward supporting more patients to maintain healthy routines post-surgery and preventing…
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Welcome to the FitForMe Information page. This part of our website provides research-based information about nutrition and dietary requirements after bariatric surgery.
Portuguese Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Journal
FitForMe recommended by the Portuguese Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Journal The Portuguese Society for the Study of Obesity (SPEO) has named FitForMe as one of the suggested preventive…
Calcium absorption
After bariatric surgery, calcium intake and absorption are decreased. What form of calcium supplementation will lead to the most effective absorption?
FitForMe: From student home to global company
Food supplements for bariatric patients. A niche within a niche, but FitForMe, based in Rotterdam, is the global market leader in the segment. With tailored food supplements, we change lives…
Research association to improve obesity treatment
The international research project SOFIA aims to improve obesity knowledge, risk assessment and treatment, to change the narrative around obesity.
To all healthcare professionals: Thank you
We want to thank healthcare professionals worldwide, working hard to support bariatric patients in their journey to better health and quality of life.
Working from home during the Coronavirus
The FitForMe teams have adjusted to working from home during the coronavirus, keeping in touch with colleagues and healthcare professionals digitally.
Obesity and COVID-19 complications
Association between obesity and severe COVID-19 complications With the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly spreading, obesity-related comorbidities seem to increase the risk of critical complications. Several studies have reported that together with…
Deficiency risk factors after a Gastric Sleeve
The Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) has become the most performed metabolic procedure worldwide. The risk of developing deficiencies and therefore the need of long-term supplementation, was initially considered low. However, an…
Supplementation after a Sleeve Gastrectomy
The Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) has become the most performed metabolic procedure worldwide. The procedure results in significant weight loss and improvement of comorbidities by reducing food intake and hormonal changes.
Safety of supplementation during pregnancy
To what level can the safety of high-dosed supplementation be ensured during pregnancy, for women after bariatric surgery, to reduce deficiency risk?
Deficiencies and metabolic surgery
It is a fact that the amount of metabolic surgeries to treat (morbid) obesity has grown tremendously in the last decade1. This type of surgery has gained in popularity in…