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Research Into Impact of Surgery on NutritionBariatric surgical operations such as gastric bypass significantly alter the anatomy of the stomach and digestive tract, leading to serious nutritional deficiencies. This is because several important vitamins and minerals are absorbed in the duodenum and jejunum - the part of the small intestine which is typically bypassed. As a result, bypass patients must adhere strictly to post-operative dietary guidelines and follow a lifelong program of nutrient-supplements. Here is a short collection of research studies into the impact of gastric surgery on the nutritional status of patients. Nutritional
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