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Vitamin and Mineral Absorption with the Duodenal Switch (DS)

April 4, 2016 · 0 comments

As discussed in the Anatomy and Physiology of the DS, the changes in the anatomy created by the Duodenal Switch operation create altered absorption of various vitamin and minerals which can lead to deficiencies if you are not eating properly and taking the proper supplements.  This article will discuss these

Physiology of the Duodenal Switch

Anatomy and Physiology of the Duodenal Switch (DS)

March 30, 2016 · 0 comments

The most important job of a Duodenal Switch (DS) patient is to make sure that you not only eat well with the proper amounts of protein and fluids but to take the vitally important vitamins and supplements after surgery. This will ensure not only excellent weight loss, reduction of co-morbidities,