Patient information

Diet after bariatric surgery
Here, Dagný Ólafsdóttir goes over dietary guidelines that are important to keep in mind when undergoing bariatric surgery.

Meal ideas
What should I eat? Ideas for meals.

Pain medication after bariatric surgery
It is important to choose the right painkiller.

Constipation, what can be done?
Constipation is a very common complication after bariatric surgery.

Bariatric surgery - pros and cons of different procedures
Aðalsteinn Arnarson discusses the pros and cons.

Osteoporosis and bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery can increase your chances of developing osteoporosis.

Crash diets don't work!
There is a lot of pressure in society to stay slim.

Association of People with Obesity (SFO)
Provide people living with obesity with education about the disease.

About supplements after bariatric surgery
Blood counts, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, folic acid, and possibly CRP need to be closely monitored.

BMI – the body mass index
BMI (Body Mass Index) or body mass index is a calculated value based on your height and weight.

Dental health
Research suggests there is reason to pay close attention to dental health before and after surgery.

Alcohol and bariatric surgery
After bariatric surgery, you need to be careful with alcohol.


