Bariatric surgery
excessive loss of fat-free mass, weight loss, mineral deficiencies
PROTEIN MALNUTRITION, COMPLICATIONS, MORBID OBESITY
Bariatric surgery is considered the most effective treatment for morbid obesity. It results in significant weight loss and reduces obesity-related comorbidities. Unfortunately, bariatric surgery can also result in long-term complications such as vitamin- and mineral deficiencies, protein malnutrition, and excessive loss of fat-free mass [