Pre-operative Blood Tests - Specialist Surgeon

Preparing for Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) After Weight Loss: My Top Tips

July 9, 2026May 31, 2026 by Dr Bernard Beldholm

After significant weight loss, the skin across the lower abdomen often does not shrink back. Many of the patients I see in my clinic have worked hard to lose the weight, sometimes through bariatric surgery, sometimes with the help of weight loss medications, and they are now left with loose

Calcium After Weight Loss Surgery: Bone Health, Absorption, and Body Contouring Preparation

July 13, 2026May 10, 2026 by Dr Bernard Beldholm

Reference summary Calcium is a Tier 2 supplement in my pre-operative protocol. That means I do not start every patient on it at the first consultation. I check blood results first, then decide. This is a deliberate position. It differs from a lot of general post-bariatric advice that tells patients