Patient adherence to multivitamin supplementation after bariatric surgery
How can you ensure your bariatric patients take their supplements? This study identifies which factors can influence patient adherence.
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Welcome to the FitForMe Research page. On this page we offer you publications of studies conducted in collaboration with FitForMe, as well as external studies that are relevant for professionals in bariatrics.
Biliopancreatic limb length for Mini Gastric Bypass
What is the ideal biliopancreatic limb length for weight loss, comorbidities and deficiencies after a Mini Gastric Bypass?
Iron supplementation as deficiency treatment
What is the most effective mode of iron supplementation for both prevention and treatment of iron deficiency for patients after bariatric surgery?
Deficiencies after a Sleeve or Gastric Bypass
Comparing deficiency prevalence after Sleeve Gastrectomy to prevalence after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Guideline for supplementation after Gastric Bypass
This literature research lead to a guideline on supplementation after a Gastric Bypass, to prevent and treat deficiencies after bariatric surgery.
Deficiency risk after BPD
This study addressed the positive and negative results of the BPD, including nutritional deficiency risk after a BPD for 3 years after surgery.
Comparison of deficiency prevalence
The comparison of micronutrient deficiency prevalence for bariatric patients after a Gastric Sleeve versus Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass patients.
Iodine absorption after bariatric surgery
Iodine absorption is not affected by bariatric surgery Bariatric surgery is often accompanied by malnutrition of several vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Iodine is a trace element, needed for synthesis…
Revisional procedures after Sleeve Gastrectomy
Comparison of two revisional procedures after failed sleeve gastrectomy: SADI versus RYGB Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is the most performed bariatric procedure to induce weight loss worldwide. However, a significant part…
Deficiencies after a Gastric Sleeve
Heusschen et al. found a relatively high deficiency prevalence for Gastric Sleeve patients, regardless of which type of food supplement was used. Usage of WLS Optimum resulted in higher serum…
Gastric Sleeve patients benefit from specialized supplements
Smelt et al. found higher mean serum concentrations of ferritin, folic acid, vitamin B1 and vitamin D and less deficiencies in vitamin B12, ferritin, folic acid and vitamin B1 in…
Timing of pregnancy after bariatric surgery
This study examines the effect of the timing of pregnancy after bariatric surgery on neonatal complications, gestational weight and nutritional status.
Long-term nutritional screening after a Gastric Sleeve
The need for nutritional screening after a Gastric Sleeve was assessed through the long-term nutritional status of Gastric Sleeve patients over 5 years.
RYGB patients benefit from specialized multivitamins
RYGB patients benefit from specialized bariatric multivitamins After a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), patients are advised to take lifelong supplementation to reduce the risk of developing deficiencies. Standard multivitamin supplements…
Iron deficiency prevention after RYGB
The choice of approach to prevent iron deficiency after RYGB
Long-term deficiency prevention after RYGB
A high compliance rate for regular supplements does not prevent long-term nutritional deficiencies in RYGB patients Lots of studies have been done on deficiencies and the efficacy of supplementation after…
Vitamin B12 supplementation methods
This study compared vitamin B12 supplementation methods, to see if oral supplementation could be used as an alternative to intramuscular injections.
Iron and calcium supplementation after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Nutritional supplements containing both iron and calcium prevent deficiencies after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and allow for simplified intake In order to prevent vitamin and mineral deficiencies after malabsorptive and restrictive…
Long-term effect of WLS Forte for RYGB patients
A safe and effective multivitamin supplement for RYGB patients. After a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB), patients are advised to take lifelong food supplements to reduce the risk of developing deficiencies.…
Efficacy of WLS Forte after a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
A customized multivitamin supplement lowers postoperative deficiencies after a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Since iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiencies often occur after a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB), patients are…
Long-term outcomes after Biliopancreatic Diversion
The long-term outcomes after a Biliopancreatic Diversion. A Biliopancreatic Diversion without (BPD) or with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS) is performed relatively infrequently. The risks and benefits are still debated, since only…
Safety and efficacy of Biliopancreatic Diversion
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch is safe and effective in treating obesity in the long term. Worldwide use of the Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD) as a bariatric procedure to treat obesity…
Vitamin D supplementation and bone density
High-dose vitamin D supplementation can improve bone density loss after a One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass. Although bariatric surgery effectively treats obesity and comorbidities, nutritional deficiencies put patients a risk of developing…
Vitamin D deficiencies after a Gastric Sleeve
Vitamin D deficiencies are common after a Gastric Sleeve, despite supplementation. This study shows the deficiency prevalence 2 to 5 years after surgery.
Nutritional deficiencies before and after Sleeve Gastrectomy
Nutritional deficiencies are common in obese patients before and 5 years after a Sleeve Gastrectomy. The Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) has become a predominant bariatric procedure to treat obesity throughout the…
SADIS: a promising alternative procedure
The Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Switch (SADIS) is seen as a promising alternative procedure for weight loss and comorbidity resolution.
The financial advantage of tailored supplements after RYGB
The financial advantages of tailored food supplements after RYGB. Since vitamin and mineral deficiencies are common after a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB), daily food supplements are advised. In 2010, a…
Supplementation after a Biliopancreatic Diversion
Supplementation recommendations for patients after a Biliopancreatic Diversion with or without Duodenal Switch. Within 3 years after a Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD) or BPD with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS), up to 90%…
Nutritional risks after Sleeve Gastrectomy
Nutritional risks after laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. The Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) has become the number one performed bariatric procedure worldwide. Although the incidence of micronutrient deficiencies has hardly been researched, the…