Have you discussed metabolic-bariatric surgery (MBS) as a treatment option with your patients?  What nutritional deficiencies should you check after metabolic and bariatric surgery?  What role to anti-obesity medications play after MBS? Join host, Karli Burridge,  as she reviews some of the latest research and discusses anemia of malaborption with hematology expert Dane Thomas, PA-C.Guest Bio: Dane Thomas, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant with over 13 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University with his Masters in Medical Science and Physician Assistant Studies. Since graduating, he has spent most of his career educating, managing, and treating patients in oncology and hematology. He is passionate about educating clinicians and students in all aspects of medical oncology and hematology. He has served as a clinical preceptor for several PA and NP programs in Texas and Florida. Additionally, he has spoken at several Advanced Practice Provider conferences throughout the country on hematology and oncology-related topics. Furthermore, he serves as a peer reviewer for hematology and oncology-related articles for the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Dane is currently practicing in outpatient medical oncology and hematology in Dallas, Texas.LinkedIn profileReferences: Semaglutide and Tirzepatide for the Management of Weight Recurrence After Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study.  Published: 02 March 2024 in Obesity Surgery: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11695-024-07137-0https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7250052/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6114136/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31147285/https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00464-023-10387-1Resource: Bariatric surgery, gastrointestinal hormones, and the microbiome: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667368122000067Support the Show.The Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second Wednesday of the month. Episodes including interviews with obesity experts as well as scientific updates and new guidelines for the management of obesity.If you're a clinician or organization looking to start or optimize an obesity management program, and you want additional support and resources, check out the Gaining Health website! We offer monthly and annual Memberships, which include live group coaching, a community forum to ask questions and post resources, pre-recorded Master Classes, digital resources inlcuding patient education materials and office forms, and much more! We also sell our popular Gaining Health products, including a book on developing an obesity management program, editable forms and templates, and patient education materials in our Gaining Health Shop! If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon