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On Mon, 21 Feb 2005, Renee Drake wrote:
> What you may not understand is that in some cases, post gastric bypass
> cause the patient to be near starvation, hence the huge weight loss.
> The gastric bypass patient must constantly be vigilant to the
> supplementation of vitamins and minerals as the body is often unable to
> absorb the nutrients.
One reason for this "near starvation" is that many GB patients also have a
portion of their intestines removed. Obviously, this diminishes their
ability to absorb nutrients from the now-limited amount of food they can
ingest. I had no idea that was part of the surgery for many until my 25
year old stepdaughter had GB surgery. I know that she has to be very
vigilant about eating well and taking supplements, and she isn't even
*contemplating* pregnancy at this point.
I can certainly see how a GB patient might have supply issues. I have
already seen some signs of malnourishment in my stepdaughter at times when
she has been less than vigilant. I am reading the posts in this thread
with great personal interest, knowing that she is planning to have
children in the next few years. Thanks for discussing it here.
Cecilia
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Cecilia Mitchell Miller
Certified Bradley Childbirth Educator
Certified Birth Doula (DONA)
Distributor, Maya Wrap Slings
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Jacksonville, FL USA
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