Nutritional Deficiencies after Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgeries can serve many purposes, including improving overall patient health by treating morbid obesity and improving appearance and self-esteem. TBC is committed to helping patients achieve their weight loss and health goals, while also ensuring that nutritional deficiencies following bariatric surgery do not occur.

Because weight loss surgery alters the body’s natural ability to use nutrients through either restrictive or malabsorptive means, nutritional deficiencies can easily occur in the weeks and months following the procedure. Certain types of patients, such as those planning to become pregnant in the future, will need to take special precautions. With proper care and guidance from our team, you can safely achieve your goals.

How to Avoid Complications

Although modern bariatric surgery is quite safe, postoperative complications can occur. As a result of alterations to the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in procedures like roux-en-y gastric bypass that alter the small intestine, your body may not properly absorb the nutrients it needs to continue to function and perform properly may not absorb properly.

You may suffer complications as a result of low absorption of vitamin B12, folate, zinc, iron, calcium, copper, and vitamin D. To help avoid complications, the staff at Tijuana Bariatric Center will recommend long-term nutritional supplements. Dietary supplementation may begin shortly after the completion of the surgery, and the staff will monitor recovery and provide additional recommendations as needed.