Weight loss supplements

Calcichew-D3 Forte

Calcium and vitamin D

Calcium is used in the body for bone health, regulation of heart rate, muscle contraction and nerve transmission. Calcium is also important for maintaining blood pressure and some aspects of immunity. Vitamin D allows your body to absorb calcium effectively. Without it, your bones can become brittle and weak. Following weight loss surgery absorption of calcium and vitamin D will be reduced, so supplementation is essential for you.

Forceval capsules

Daily multivitamin

Forceval is the only formulary multivitamin preparation suitable for patients who have undergone weight loss surgery. It is considered a complete vitamin and mineral supplement, recommended by British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS) containing optimum amounts of iron, selenium, copper and zinc. The recommended dose is one soluble tablet or capsule daily.

Forceval soluble

Daily multivitamin

Forceval is the only formulary multivitamin preparation which is suitable for patients who have undergone weight loss surgery. It is considered a complete vitamin and mineral supplement recommended by British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS) containing optimum amounts of iron, selenium, copper and zinc. The recommended dose is one tablet or capsule daily. Forceval Soluble Tablet is suitable for patients that prefer to take a liquid supplement rather than swallow capsules.

Ferrous sulphate

Iron supplement

The main function of iron is to transport and store oxygen. It is important for growth and development as well as metabolism, detoxification and wound healing. http://thg.bbpdev.com/admin/pages/edit/show/308
Ferrous sulphate
Iron supplement
Following weight loss surgery, the decrease in stomach acid limits conversion of dietary iron (from meat, beans, nuts and greens) to the absorbable form of iron and ferric iron.

Ferrograd

Iron supplement

Additionally, iron is absorbed in the part of the intestines, the duodenum, which is bypassed during some types of surgery, reducing absorption further. Patients should take adequate iron supplementation following surgery.

Galfer Syrup

Iron supplement

Galfer syrup is appropriate for patients that prefer take a syrup rather than a tablet. The main function of iron is to transport and store oxygen. It is important for growth and development as well as metabolism, detoxification and wound healing.

Fortisip drinks

Compact protein

Protein deficiency can occur for a number of reasons including poor dietary choice following surgery, an overtight gastric band, or protein malabsorption due to type of surgery. It may present several years following surgery. Protein supplementation should be incorporated into your diet. Fortisip Protein Energy is a high protein drink, rich in vitamins and trace elements, lactose and gluten free. It is ready to use in a convenient 200ml bottle available in five flavours: wild strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, tropical fruits and cappuccino.

Dermatix

Silicone Gel

Dermatix gel is easily applied to most areas of the body, including the face, joints and other parts of the skin. It is clinically tested and proven to soften, flatten and smooth scars, and relieve the itching and discomfort associated with them. The gel is quick drying, convenient and easy to use, as well as being transparent and discrete.

Dermatix

Silicone Gel Sheet

Dermatix silicone sheet fabric is thin, self-adhesive and fabric backed. It is lined on one side with silicone, which sticks to the skin reducing and preventing scars. The other side is lined with silky-smooth fabric, which makes it comfortable and convenient to use under clothing. It can also be washed with mild soap and water as it is completely reusable and easy to care for.

Kelocote

Silicone gel

Kelocote has been clinically proven to help reduce the redness, hardness, elevation, itch and pain associated with scars, as well as preventing scars from forming. This patented silicone gel is safe and effective for scars resulting from surgery, trauma, wounds, or burns. Kelocote is used for the prevention and management of excessive and abnormal scar formation.

Silderm

Scar spray

SilDerm Scar Spray contains 100% silicone which has been proven in clinical trials to reduce the redness and decrease the size of scars. It can be used on large scars such as those caused from burns or major trauma also on joints, flexures and hairy areas. It is used for the treatment and prevention of red raised scars and is particularly useful for old and new widespread scars, including burn scars.