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Will I lose hair after Bariatric Surgery?
Will I lose Hair After Bariatric Surgery?

Will I lose hair after Bariatric Surgery? Is probably the most frequent question I get at the bariatric consultation. The honest and straight answer is Yes, some hair loss is common between 2 and 6 months following surgery. Hair loss is always temporary and it is mostly likely caused by rapid weight-loss. With time, patience and keeping up good nutritional intake, your hair will grow back.
Adequate intake of protein, biotin, vitamins and minerals like Iron and Zinc will help to ensure hair re-growth, and avoid longer term thinning.

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MNB Bariatric Solutions
My New Body Obesity Center launches complete line of supplement for bariatric patients

My New Body Obesity Center, has announced the launch of MNB Bariatric Solutions, a great-tasting, easy-to-take line of supplement, specifically designed for post and pre weight loss surgery patients, has all the requirements to provide the nutritional support needed by bariatric patients. A scientifically balanced formula for maximum efficiency.

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My New Body Obesity Center Surgeons attended XXI International Congress on Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Diseases
My New Body Obesity Center Surgeons attended XXI International Congress on Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Diseases

My New Body Obesity Center Bariatric Surgeons and Staff recently attended the XXI International Congress on Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Diseases in Guadalajara, Mexico. The medical congress included in-depth technical education sessions and panel discussions offering valuable insight and best practices in Gastric Sleeve Post Operative Complications, Post Bariatric Surgeries Complications, High Risk Bariatric Surgeries, among other topics.

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Why is the Gastric Sleeve Pre Operative Diet Important?
Why is the Gastric Sleeve Pre Operative Diet so Important?

Why is the Gastric Sleeve Pre Operative Diet Important? Is one the most Preguntas Frecuentes I get from patients considering Gastric Sleeve Surgery. The answer it’s a resounding Yes, gastric sleeve pre operative diet is very important. Preoperative gastric sleeve diet is as important as the postoperative diet for various reasons. And the main reason is the patient safety.

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What is Dumping Syndrome

Dumping syndrome is a group of symptoms occuring after meals in patients that have undergone a Gastric Surgery (like a Bypass Gástrico or a Manga Gástrica ). Dumping Syndrome, also known as Rapid Gastric Emptying, occurs when food (specially sugar) moves too fast from the stomach to the intestines. There are 2 types of dumping syndrome: early and late.

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Weight Loss Surgery Common Abbreviations & acronyms
Weight Loss Surgery Common Abbreviations & acronyms

One of the most rewarding things about working in the field of Bariatric Surgery and Medicine is being part of the journey to a healthier life for a lot people, and also the strong sense of community and friendship that arises among post bariatric surgery warriors. There are several online communities that exemplify what I talking about, like My New Body Obesity Center Support Group (Facebook Support Group in English), Grupo de Apoyo My New Body Obesity Center (Facebook Support Group in Spanish), Weight Loss Surgery Singles (Facebook dating community). In these communities, and also among communities for people looking to gather more information about Weight Loss Surgery, a series of acronyms of abbreviations have developed, a cultural code very frequent in North America.

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Bariatric Surgery Blogs
10 bariatric surgery blogs you need to follow

There’s no shortage of information on the internet about weight loss surgery, but so much information can be overwhelming and often missleading. Many patients have come to us missinformed and with several missconceptions about what weight loss surgery really is, because of wrong information they have found on the web. Which can, at some point be even dangerous. For this reason I thought important to curate a list with the 10 bariatric surgery blogs (for patients) you need to follow, if you are considering Weight Loss Surgery:

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