A Case of Thiamine Deficiency Post Roux-n-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery

Thiamine deficiency after Roux-n-Y gastric bypass surgery is well described in the literature, presenting with ataxia, altered mental status, and eye movement disorders2. Most present within the first six months post-surgery2. Female patients often present earlier2 and patients with persistent vomiting post operatively are more susceptible3.

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