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Chronic Nutritional Problems

Nutritional problems can be common after the Gastric Bypass, but they can be avoided by use of the proper vitamin and mineral supplements, eating a healthy diet and by careful monitoring by your Doctor.
bulletVitamin Deficiency

After gastric bypass vitamin and mineral deficiencies have been reported in from 10% to 60% of patients, depending upon the type of surgery, the time after surgery and the vitamin supplements that patients take.  All experts agree that high dose vitamin and mineral supplements are needed after any form of obesity surgery. A high potency multivitamin supplement must be taken daily. We recommend that it be taken at triple the regular dose and we think its safest to do this for the rest of your life, after this type of surgery.

bulletMineral Deficiency

A variety of mineral may be decreased after obesity surgery.  Blood tests of Calcium, magnesium and phosphorous allow identification of low levels of these minerals.  We also recommend daily use of calcium, and many patients, particularly women, will be helped by taking an iron supplement also.

bulletProtein Deficiency

Protein is the type of molecules that make up our muscles, organs, heart, brain and many other tissues. The Gastric Bypass reduces the capacity of the body to absorb protein.  It is important to be sure that the body gets enough protein.

bulletLiver Disease

Rarely patients may develop liver disease after obesity surgery.  To identify this yearly liver function tests are appropriate.

bulletRecommended One Year Follow Up Blood Tests:

Vitamin B-12 level

Folate level

Calcium

Magnesium

Phosphorus

Total Protein / Albumin

iron /TIBC Ferritin Transferrin

CBC Hgb Hct Chem. 7,

Liver Panel: SGOT/SGPT Alk Phos, GGT, T/D Bili

Cholesterol Triglyceride Level

Hemoglobin A1c

Vitamin E level

Pyridoxal phosphate (Vitamin B-6) level

 

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Warning: Gastric Bypass Surgery is a MAJOR surgical procedure. It can be associated with significant risks and complications, up to and including death. Weight loss surgery is a rapidly developing area of medicine. Bariatric surgery is filled with controversy. It is very important to take a careful and deliberate approach to considering surgery for the treatment of obesity.  

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