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Wisest Elder Ever
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Great Lakes
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Yes, she is no longer going to be making enough intrinsic factor, or eating foods high in B12 it looks like. She will also not have enough acid in her stomach to help with absorption of B12, folate, calcium, iron, zinc, and magnesium (and who knows what else).
Most bariatric patients suffer from lost Omega-3 fats, and many nutrients. It is a drastic way to lose weight, and over time has terrible trade offs.
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