A warning to take your vitamins

This is a good reminder for those who think they don't need extra vits/minerals!  Thanks for posting it. My pharmacy does my meds (antidepressant, synthroid, Celebrex, Prevacid) and vitamins and minerals in blister packs so I take them at the right time of day. This might sound like a shocker, but I take 2000 IU of vitamin D daily--and still I'm just at minimum level.  I get my blood tested every few months to make sure levels are okay--and have things adjusted accordingly. I think we don't realize how vital vitamins and minerals are to the smooth functioning of our bodies!

I too am having some issues ...well have been for over a yr now and am taking that large of a dose daily.   I also am still anemic although I take 2 iron supplements daily.   Thankfully my Dr is very good abou****ching them.

I have been too afraid to not take them. I glad you shared this there quite a few people who take it for granted. Thanks for watching out for us!

Thanks Linda Anne....this is a great reminder to us all. I faithfully take my vitamins as I have for as many years as I can remember. I hope after others read Anita's story they will do the same. Thank you Anita for letting Linda Anne share your post with all of us.

Hugs.... connie d

I appreciated reading this, too - and because of the research I did pre-WLS, I decided not to be one of these stories.  I was NEVER good about taking vitamins before - hubby has taken his every day for his whole life!  But not me.  Not until I learned how the RNY works, and how it is SO IMPORTANT to get them in!  I started making it a habit when I submitted my paperwork to PNC, and I don't believe I've missed a day since.  I don't care how bad they taste, I take 'em 'cuz I need to.  It's what I signed on for when I decided to pursue this surgery, so I'm responsible for it. My trick, if you can call it that, is to buy two of each supplement I take.  I have a set at home, and a set at work.  Then I don't have to remember to bring anything with me!   I just plan to take them at work M-F, and I've got everything at home for the weekend.  I'm supposed to take my B12 once a week, but I take it Sun and Wed just in case - church days = B12 days! I pray we all take this message to heart.  We all have the power to prevent what Anita is going through.  I love you all!!

OMG!!  Thanks for posting!! Especially for us newbies!!!.   You guys here at OH, are helping us soooo much!!!  by the time we make it to our meeting with the sergeon, he is going to be amazed at the knowledge we have and I have to give thanks to everyone.     I will put this in my journel, to keep in mind how important it is to do what is needed to stay healthy after the WLS.   Thanks again for this post!