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how will surgery to remove a carcinoid tumor in my ileocecal valve affect my vitamin B 12 and other nutrients
I am going to have surgery to remove my ileoccal valve because of a
carcinoid
Bronchial adenoma
tumor there. What should I expect? How will it affect my bowel function? How will it affect my healthy life style of healthy food and exercise. Vitamin absorbtion. Should I start taking Vitamin B12 or
folic
Folate deficiency
Folic acid - test
Folic acid and birth defect prevention
Folic acid
acid? Will my body still be able to absorb nutrients correctly? How long does the surgery take . Anyone been through this?
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