Vitamin D3 - Specialist Surgeon - Breast, Abdomen and Face

Vitamin D Deficiency After Weight Loss Surgery: Why It Affects Your Body Contouring Surgery Recovery

July 17, 2026July 4, 2026 by Dr Bernard Beldholm

Reference Summary What vitamin D is: A fat-soluble vitamin that functions more like a hormone. It is produced in the skin in response to sunlight and activated through two steps in the liver and kidneys. Why it matters before body contouring surgery: Vitamin D plays a direct role in wound

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