Description
Nutrition and Bariatric Surgery is an essential resource for healthcare professionals managing patients undergoing weight loss surgery. Written by renowned experts Robert F. Kushner and Christopher D. Still, this authoritative guide covers the nutritional complexities of bariatric procedures including gastric bypass, lap-band, and sleeve gastrectomy.
The book addresses preoperative nutrition assessment, postoperative dietary progression, micronutrient supplementation, and management of common complications. It provides evidence-based recommendations for optimizing patient outcomes and maintaining weight loss long-term. Topics include protein requirements, vitamin deficiencies, bone health, and metabolic changes following surgery.
Ideal for dietitians, surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare providers, this clinical reference combines research findings with practical guidance for individualized patient care throughout the surgical journey.
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