Bariatric Times July/August 2007

40 Bariatric Times Buyers Guide 2007 Catalina Lifesciences® Perioperative Nutrition Drink mix provides targeted ingredients to meet nutritional needs of patients both preparing for and healing from cosmetic surgery. Contains protein, arginine, glutamine, bromelain, zinc, and vitamin C to benefit healing times, support the health of healing tissues, reduce bruising and swelling, support immune health and overall enhance healing from trauma. Robard Corp. The New Direction® Weight Management System New Direction beverages, soups, puddings, and fruit drink are ideal for pre- and post-surgical needs. Used in conjunction with the New Direction Weight Management System. The NutriMed and Advanced Health Systems™ weight management programs NutriMed and Advanced Health Systems products, including nutritionally designed shakes, beverages, soups, puddings, snacks, and entrees. Used in conjunction with the NutriMed and Advanced Health Systems weight management programs. ™ Bariatric Times • July/August 2007 Sublingual B12, delicious, lactose-free formula; 2.Thiamine,100mg capsules; 3. Biotin, 5mg capsules; 4. B-50 Complex, high-potency for patients who need the added nutritional support. The Parthenon Co., Inc. CalcionPLUS Mixes with water to make raspberry lemonade drink, contains elemental calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, potassium, phosphorous. Bariatric Advantage Bariatric Advantage® Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D Lozenge that can be chewed or allowed to dissolve in the mouth without concern of swallowing large or multiple pills. Each lozenge provides 400mg of elemental calcium, 100% calcium citrate, 100 IU of vitamin D. Bariatric Advantage® Chewable Iron Strawberry Flavored Iron provides 18mg of elemental iron from Ferronyl®, and our 29mg iron is a blend of Ferronyl® and ferrous fumarate. Both contain vitamin C to optimize iron absorption and utilization. Tablets are designed to be easy on the digestive system, to support maximum absorption, and to foster patient adherence. Bariatric Advantage® Multivitamins We offer products for all procedures including gastric bypass, duodenal switch and adjustable gastric banding; 1. Orange Citrus Chewable; 2. Tropical Chewable with A, D, E and K – for RNY or DS; 3. VitaBand™ - Specifically designed for band patients! 4. Multi-Formula Capsules- small and easy to swallow Bariatric Advantage® Vitamins A and D Water-miscible (“dry”) fat-soluble vitamins in a small capsules that are easy to swallow and digest. We offer a 5000 IU vitamin D3 and a 10,000 IU vitamin A for your patients who need this added nutritional support. Bariatric Advantage® Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D Lozenge that can be chewed or allowed to dissolve in the mouth without the concern of swallowing large or multiple pills, which can be challenging after weight loss surgery. Each lozenge provides 400 mg of elemental calcium form 100% calcium citrate as well as 100 IU of vitamin D. Bariatric Advantage® Chewable Iron Strawberry Flavored Iron provides 18mg of elemental iron from Ferronyl®, and our 29mg iron is a blend of Ferronyl® and ferrous fumarate. Both contain vitamin C to optimize iron absorption and utilization. Tablets are designed to be easy on the digestive system, to support maximum absorption, and to foster patient adherence. Bariatric Advantage® Multivitamins We offer products for all procedures including Gastric Bypass, Duodenal Switch and Adjustable Gastric Banding. 1. Orange Citrus Chewable; 2. Tropical Chewable with A, D, E and K – for RNY or DS; 3. VitaBand™ - Specifically designed for band patients! 4. Multi-Formula Capsules- small and easy to swallow Bariatric Advantage® Vitamins A and D In some WLS patients, there is an increased need for fat-soluble vitamins. Bariatric Advantage is pleased to offer water-miscible (“dry”) fat-soluble vitamins in a small capsules that are easy to swallow and digest. We offer a 5000 IU vitamin D3 and a 10,000 IU vitamin A for your patients who need this added nutritional support. Catalina Lifesciences® Perioperative Nutrition Scientifically formulated drink mix which provides targeted ingredients to meet the nutritional needs of patients both preparing for and healing from cosmetic surgery. It contains ingredients such as protein, arginine, glutamine, bromelain, zinc and vitamin C to benefit healing times, support the health of healing tissues, reduce bruising and swelling, support immune health and overall enhance healing from trauma. ODOR CONTROL Care-Tech® Laboratories Inc. Satin® Medicated Body Wash Daily skin cleanser for full body bathing eliminates odor while moisturizing dry, irritated skin. Promotes healthy skin and turgor gently with daily use. Coloplast Corp. InterDry™ Ag Textile with Antimicrobial Complex A textile specially designed to manage moisture, fungal infection, odor, and inflammation in skin folds. The Parthenon Co., Inc. DEVROM Safe and effective medicine to control malodor from stool and flatulence. Available as chewable tablets and capsules. PATIENT TRANSFER SYSTEMS Accessories SIZEWise Rentals, LLC Bari-Walker™ Adjustable height 31” to 40”; 27” width between supports; folds to 5”; 750 lb capacity. Air Lift Systems Hill-Rom AIRPAL® Air Lift Lateral Transfer Device up to 1200 lbs - allows patients to be transferred on a cushioned film of air. Reduces risks associated with patient handling and increases efficiency by reducing the number of staff required. Kinetic Concepts Inc. BariAir® Therapy System Provides multiple therapies to help manage the complications of immobility as well as continuous turn-assist to aid in patient positioning: For patients up to 850 lbs. SIZEWise Rentals, LLC SW Air Transfer™ Available in 34” standard width and 39” or 50” bariatric widths; The Parthenon Company Gut Buddies™ Probiotic supplement provides 2 billion visible bacteria per minicap. Contains B. longum, L. rhamnosus, and L. acidophilus. Available in 30 and 90 minicaps bottles. Vitamins Bariatric Advantage Bariatric Advantage® BVitamins Bariatric Advantage offers a range of B-vitamins to meet the nutritional needs your patients may have above and beyond a multivitamin. These include: 1. Sublingual B12, delicious, lactose-free formula; 2. Thiamine, 100mg capsules; 3. Biotin, 5mg capsules; 4. B-50 Complex, highpotency for patients who need the added nutritional support.

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Cover Editorial Message Table of Contents Editorial Board Letter to the Editor Malpractice Preventative Maintenance: Record Protocols and Happy Lawyers Resolution of Fibromyalgia Following Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass University General Hospital Bariatric Program at University General Hospital Journal Watch Category List Trade Name Index Company Index Products and Services

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