Nutrition Management of the Post–Bariatric Surgery Patient. (June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Handzlik-Orlik, Gabriela; Holecki, Michał; Orlik, Bartłomiej; Wyleżoł, Mariusz; Duława, Jan
• Is Part Of: Nutrition in clinical practice. Volume 30:Number 3(2015:Jun.)
• Page Start: 383
• Page End: 392
• Publication Date: 2015-06
• Subjects: bariatrics -- gastric bypass -- avitaminosis -- bariatric surgery -- obesity -- malnutrition -- vitamin deficiency; Nutrition -- Periodicals; Diet therapy -- Periodicals; Artificial feeding -- Periodicals; 615.854
• DOI: 10.1177/0884533614564995
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0884-5336

Abstract

Bariatric surgery is considered one of the most effective methods of achieving long-term weight loss when all other medical treatments have failed. The number of bariatric procedures increases each year. Nevertheless, bariatric procedures are associated with a number of complications that require careful multidisciplinary management. Nutrition supervision is of substantial value, as malnutrition, vitamin, and micro- and macronutrient deficiencies may lead to deleterious consequences. In this review, we provide essential information on nutrition management, both before and after bariatric surgical procedures.