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"Enteric hyperoxaluria is often present in patients after the operations of RYGB and BPD-DS that utilize an element of intestinal malabsorption as a mechanism for weight loss."

What the heck is "enteric hyperoxaluria" in plain English please?

did you google it?

seems to be something that causes renal failure that you get from the ileum being damaged.

Maybe i should sign up for some anatomy classes at the university lol

Well, it sounds like preferred initial treatment is supplemental calcium...  Something that should be happening for GB folks anyway.  All the more reason to follow post op diet and supplementation as directed.

Definition of ENTERIC
1: of, relating to, or affecting the intestines ; broadly : alimentary

Definition of HYPEROXALURIA
: the presence of excess oxalic acid or oxalates in the urineÂ--called also oxaluria


Hope this helps =)