Aging, osteoporosis, teeth loss, blindness...what else?

Of greatest concern are the effects of long-term nutritional deficiencies, which are rarely discussed realistically. The neurological decline and aging seen after bariatric surgeries is especially rapid and results from multiple vitamin and mineral deficiencies, said Dr. Ernsberger. Both the stomach and small intestines are critical for absorbing many nutrients, including B-vitamins, calcium, iron, vitamin D and protein. Even taking supplements in multiple times the recommended amounts doesn’t help because the surgeries eliminate the proper function of the stomach and gastrointestinal system, he said. Hence, malnutrition problems are not uncommon, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and include anemias, osteoporosis, loss of teeth, blindness and, in a reported 16% of cases, even neurological and brain damage. We are seeing the return of nutritional deficiency diseases of starvation in formerly healthy fat people that had become rare in Western societies and are typically only seen in underdeveloped regions of the world.

Yep.

Move on.

*YAWN*

omg...what's with that post???? weird.

He's a freak who can't deal with his girlfriend choosing to take charge of her health by having WLS.

You know, even though some of that article is true, and even if you cannot absorb vitamins, there is always an alternative.

Currently I am anemic and am going for iron infusions twice a week. On one of the two days I also get vitamins via IV. It is a HUGE bag. 

After my iron levels, which are trending up, become normal and my iron stores become normal I will have to have iron infusions 3 or 4 times a year. I will also get vitamins via IV. It's not so horrible.

A patient has to be responsible for their own health and must be compliant with vitamins after any gastric bypass, but especially malabsorbing bypasses. Though I hate to admit it I will, I was not compliant with my vitamins. I have paid the price. As for the iron issue, well my body simply does not absorb it so the twice a day vits with iron basically were doing nothing for me. If getting iron infusions 3 times a year is what it takes to be healthy, than so be it, this is what I have to do. Scare tactics not withstanding.

For every choice you make in life there is a consequence. Some are good, some are bad. It's all how you look at it in the end and what you learn from your choices and consequences.

I'll step down from my soap box now.

Maddie