New Haven Bariatric Surgeon Details Nutrition Requirements Following Gastric Bypass Surgery
Dr. Rishi Ramlogan of Griffin Bariatrics discusses the special dietary needs of gastric bypass surgery patients in the short and long term. Derby, CT—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 78.6 million Americans are currently obese. The organization indicates that obesity is linked with many of the leading causes of preventable death, including heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers. Dr. Rishi Ramlogan, a bariatric surgeon in New Haven, explains that many patients are electing to have weight loss surgery to reduce their body mass index (BMI) to a healthier level. Gastric bypass surgery, he says, is one of the most popular and effective procedures to this end; however, before making a decision, patients should be well informed of the dietary and nutritional requirements that must be adopted following the operation to achieve optimal weight loss. During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach will be reduced in size to limit the number of calories a patient can digest, Dr. Ramlogan explains. As a result, he says that individuals must be careful to consume foods low in calories—no more... Read More
