The Duodenal Switch procedure (DS, BPD/DS) reduces stomach size, reroutes the intestines, and removes the gallbladder.
Nutrient deficiencies may arise due to:
Source: Xanthakos, Stavra A. “Nutritional Deficiencies in Obesity and After Bariatric Surgery.” Pediatric clinics of North America 56.5 (2009): 1105–1121. PMC. Web. 25 Feb. 2017.
Pre-Surgery | Post-Surgery | |
Protein | X | X |
Calcium | X | |
Vitamin A | X | X |
Vitamin B1 (thiamin) | X | X |
Vitamin B6 (pryidoxine) | X | X |
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) | X | |
Folate | X | X |
Vitamin C | X | X |
Vitamin E | X | X |
Vitamin K | X | |
Vitamin D | X | X |
Iron | X | |
Magnesium | X | |
Potassium | X | |
Zinc | X | X |
Selenium | X | X |
Copper |
Nutritional deficiencies table shows deficiencies more commonly reported in research studies. For more information about deficiencies by procedure, and how these were identified, visit the resources section of Bariatric Advantage.