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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.
