Bariatric Surgery Nutrition
Purpose of Clinic Services:
- To assist patients with nutrition needs before and after bariatric surgery
- To maximize weight loss and minimize nutritional deficiencies for post-surgery patients.
Role of the Clinical Nutritionist:
- To provide informational seminars on bariatric nutrition to people considering weight loss surgery including gastric bypass, gastric band and gastric sleeve
- To provide nutritional counseling for bariatric surgery patients at all initial and follow-up appointments
- To help facilitate the Lighter than Life Bariatric Surgery Support Group
Treatment Goals:
- Optimize weight loss
- Maintain nutritional status during and after weight loss
- Provide support and guidance through the Bariatric Surgery Support Group
For Further Information:
- Call the Bariatric Dietitians at: 434-243-9348
- Visit the UVA Bariatric Surgery Program website
Your Bariatric Dietitians are:Mary Simmons, RD and Rebecca Puffer, MPH, RD
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Undergraduate:James Madison University Internship:
UVA Health System Professional Organization Memberships:
American Dietetic Association
Virginia Dietetic Association American Dietetic Association Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Professional areas of Interest/Research:
Obesity
Bariatric surgery
Nutrient deficiencies related to bariatric surgery Rebecca Puffer, MPH, RD Education: Davidson College The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dietetic Internship: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Professional Organization Memberships: American Dietetic Association Virginia Dietetic Association American Dietetic Association Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Professional Areas of Interest & Research: Obesity Prevention Education Bariatric Surgery Vitamin Supplementation for Bariatric Surgery
