Vitamin deficiencies after bariatric surgery?

Abstract

Although complication rates of bariatric surgery in itself are rather low when performed in specialized centers, there is a possibility for side effects in the follow-up. Patients after bariatric surgery have a tendency of showing poor treatment- and follow-up adherence and micronutrient deficiencies can occur. Deficiencies of micronutrients before and after Bariatric surgeryare not well studied but are nonetheless a very important issue in order to prevent adverse effects caused by dramatically changed eating habits. Strict long-term follow-upis necessary in order to identify such deficiencies, and further results are needed toprovide guidelines for optimal micronutrient supplementation after surgical proceduresfor weight reduction.