Does bariatric surgery cause malnutrition? Not quite.
If 5 out of every 10 people with obesity already face malnutrition issues before surgery, then bariatric surgery isn’t causing something that was already present. It is possible, however, that bariatric surgery may worsen malnutrition in those who are already affected by it.
The main issue isn’t malnutrition; it’s your excess weight. Start addressing it even before surgery and keep moving forward…
If you have concerns about potential malnutrition, you can address them without postponing your surgery…
5 out of 10 patients with obesity face malnutrition issues before bariatric surgery.
According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, led by Dr. Monica Aggarwal, between 48% and 58% of overweight and obese individuals also suffer from malnutrition. This finding highlights that, despite a high BMI, many people experience poor nutrition due to low-quality diets, increasing their risk of severe complications such as cardiovascular events and higher mortality rates. The study emphasizes the need to improve nutritional quality in patients with obesity.
Read the study here
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How can you prevent malnutrition and better prepare for a safer bariatric surgery?
While it’s true that all bariatric patients are given warnings, very few follow the necessary nutritional guidelines to prevent their pre-existing conditions from worsening after surgery.
The key is to prepare properly at least one month in advance and to learn how to maintain proper nutrition during the postoperative period, following recommended care parameters.
At GUIAVITAL, we prepare our patients at least one month prior to surgery with a comprehensive nutritional preparation protocol that goes beyond traditional methods. Thanks to this approach, our patients are experiencing results we haven’t seen in 14 years:
- Less postoperative pain
- Faster healing
- Smoother, less stressful recovery
- Lower risk of complications.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bariatric Surgery
Our protocol is based on a nutritional biotechnology supplement approved by the FDA and used in the United States and 15 other countries. It’s designed to boost the patient’s immune system through timely nutritional support, starting one month before surgery and continuing for at least two months afterward.
Steps to Get Started:
First, choose your surgeon in the city where you live. During your consultation, they will explain the details of the protocol.
Scientific research confirms that patients undergoing bariatric surgery can prevent worsening malnutrition. Post-surgical malnutrition is entirely avoidable. According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), patients should receive lifelong supplementation and regular check-ups to monitor nutritional levels. Read the study aquíBariatric Surgery Malnutrition Complications – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)
