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Metabolic Outcomes of Gastric Bypass
Author(s) -
Collene Angela Lynn,
Hertzler Steven
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
nutrition in clinical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.725
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1941-2452
pISSN - 0884-5336
DOI - 10.1177/0115426503018002136
Subject(s) - medicine , glycemic , intensive care medicine , morbid obesity , gastric bypass surgery , obesity , disease , gastric bypass , surgery , diabetes mellitus , weight loss , endocrinology
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.