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Bariatric Gastric Sleeve Surgery and Nutritional Impact

• Mechanism of the Procedure
• The gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) is a permanent surgical weight loss procedure.
• It involves the removal of approximately 70% to 85% of the stomach, leaving a narrow, banana-shaped tube or "sleeve."

• Direct Physiological Consequences
• Drastically reduced stomach volume limits the physical amount of food that can be consumed in a single sitting.
• The procedure also removes the primary area of the stomach that produces ghrelin, the hormone responsible for stimulating appetite.

• Critical Nutritional and Biochemical Concerns
• From a nutritional perspective, severely restricted food intake combined with compromised digestive efficiency can lead to severe micronutrient deficiencies.
• The reduction in stomach acid and intrinsic factor production critically impairs the absorption of essential vitamins and minerals, particularly Vitamin B12, iron, calcium, and fat-soluble vitamins.

• Acu-Cell Recommendations for Post-Surgical Care
• Patients must rely on high-potency, highly bioavailable mineral and vitamin supplementation for the rest of their lives.
• Careful monitoring of electrolyte balances, trace elements, and amino acid status is essential to prevent long-term systemic complications arising from malabsorption and drastically reduced caloric intake.