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Cynthia Buffington, PhD.

As a researcher and scientist, Cynthia Buffington was one of the first to recognize the low anti-oxidant potential among the morbidly obese, and she was one of the first to report vitamin D deficiencies in both postoperative and preoperative (non-operative) Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients.

Her dedication has earned her the reputation of being an expert in the field of bariatric medicine and nutrition. She has authored several book chapters and numerous manuscripts and authoritative reports on the subject of obesity, its nature as a disease, its associative illnesses, the treatments and cures, and subsequent follow-up to even the most successful bariatric patient.

Dr. Buffington has presented numerous studies and chaired a number of obesity scientific sessions at meetings of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, the North American Association for the Study of Obesity, and the American Diabetes Association, among others.

Robert Marema, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Marema is one of the most respected surgeons in the discipline of bariatric medicine.  As a bariatric surgeon, Dr. Marema has changed the lives of thousands of formerly obese individuals, and, as an innovator and pioneer, he has helped in the development of new medical devices and the refinement of several bariatric procedures. The bariatric program created by Dr. Marema at U.S. Bariatric and Holy Cross Hospital is considered by many to be one of the best in the world.

As lecturer, moderator, and instructor, Dr. Marema has been instrumental in the training of hundreds of bariatric surgeons and influential in the training of thousands of surgical and allied health professionals. This year alone, he will facilitate at numerous courses and programs presented by Ethicon Endo-Surgery (a Johnson & Johnson company), the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS), Cleveland Clinic, the North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO), The Association of Latin American Endoscopic Surgeons (ALACE), U.S. Bariatric Management Institute (USBMI), and others.

Besides serving on BuildingBlocks's Professional Advisory Board, Dr. Marema concurrently serves as:

  • Director of U.S. Bariatric Management Institute

  • Medical Director of U.S. Bariatric

  • Medical Director of Bariatric Services at Holy Cross Hospital

  • Medical Director of Bariatric Services at Miami Heart Institute

Abbe M. Breiter, MS, RD, LD/N

Abbe began her career as an aerobics instructor in high school, which led to an interest in exercise physiology. Upon completing her undergraduate degree, she found employment in a corporate wellness center - where she noticed that everyone seemed to have a nutrition question and where she gave many lectures on good nutrition and exercise.

Seeing a career direction taking shape, she returned to school and earned a master's degree in dietetics and nutrition. Her second career as a clinical dietitian in a hospital proved frustrating when she learned that her efforts to educate patients while in the hospital were futile.

When the opportunity to work with bariatric patients presented itself, Ms. Breiter took it. Something told her that this might be a receptive group of patients, willing to be learn and make positive changes as a result.

Her instincts proved correct.  She continues to utilize her skills as an educator, not only at one of the largest bariatric practices in the country, but also as an instructor for both USBMI and the Ethicon Endo-Surgery Institute, sharing her knowledge and experience with bariatric programs around the world.

Building Blocks- Essential Bariatric Vitamin and Mineral Supplements have been developed to provide the best post-operative nutrient support available.  Our list of products include, multivitamin, calcium, iron, antioxidants, B-12 and many more.  We also offer a complete selection of protein shakes and bars which provide the bariatric patient the advantage of purchasing all of their needs at one location.  Surgical patients that will benefit from using the Building Blocks vitamin and mineral supplements include patients that have undergone Gastric Bypass, Lap-Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy and others.

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