Case-brain perceives fullness with only a spoonful of food

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Gastric bypass, or bariatric, surgery is a procedure in which the upper and lower portions of the stomach are sectioned off from one another and the small intestine reattached to the upper stomach. This means that food only enters the upper stomach before being passed into the small intestine. This is considered a treatment for those struggling with severe obesity, as portion sizes are limited by a smaller stomach volume. In some cases, the brain perceives "fullness" with only a spoonful of food. Many individuals who have had this surgery struggle with malnutrition issues and must take vitamin supplements. Why do you think this is the case?

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