Metabolic outcomes of gastric bypass.
Gastric bypass surgery may be the most successful treatment for morbid obesity. However, postoperative patients are susceptible to deficiencies of several nutrients, including iron, vitamin B(12), and folate. Careful monitoring and supplementation are recommended to prevent negative outcomes of nutrient deficiencies. Metabolic benefits, on the other hand, include improvements in glycemic control and biochemical risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Pursuing surgery as an option for treating morbid obesity requires long-term dedication from the patient and the healthcare team.
Collene
Angela Lynn
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The Ohio State University, School of Allied Medical Professions, Medical Dietetics Division, 516 Robert J. Atwell Hall, 1583 Perry Street, Columbus, OH 43210-1234, USA. collene.6@osu.edu
Hertzler
Steven
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