Vitamins!?!
Hi Everyone. Can I get some advice from others as to how they are handling the vitamin situation after surgery. I have purchased to date the Gushion protien supplement and the Fusion chewable multivit. However, I am still confused as towhat I should or should not be taking. Everyone that I have talked to seems to have a different outlook on this process. I also need to figure out or talk with someone about the medications and vitamins I am already on and how that is going to continue post surgery. I do not know what I may still be taking after surgery and for how long if my medical conditions inprove with the weight loss. I am hoping to take less medications and add in the correct vitamins I need. Surgery is only a little over 2 weeks away. I cannot believe it!
Lydia
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Lydia
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Hi Lydia and welcome! You're in an exciting time, aren't you?!
I assume you're having RNY. The "correct" answer to your question is to ask your nutritionist, because everyone's plan will vary a bit. Most surgeons will have you on a good chewable multi-vitamin both before and immediately after surgery (I take 2 Centrum Complete chewables daily, for example). Then, after your 2 week checkup, they will start adding in supplements as appropriate to their plans and your blood work. Each time you have blood work, they may adjust supplements according to the results.
Typical RNY patients take: a multi-vitamin, a chewable calcium, vitamins sublingual D, sublingual B12, and tablet B1. Some end up needing to take some iron (but not within 3 hours of the calcium) if their blood work indicates the need. Some choose to take Biotin to help speed hair regrowth in months 3 - 9ish post-op. Your mileage will vary... and vitamins get added in at specific points along the way of recovery, so not all will happen at once.
As to the calciums, you'll need to experiment a bit and do a lot of "taste tests" to determine which calcium you like the best (you're looking for calcium that is NOT calcium carbonate) as they vary tremendously in taste and texture. Personally, I've settled on the Bariatric Advantage Cinnamon flavor, which taste kinda like a cinnamon altoid.
So in short, your doctor and your nutritionist will be your best friends in the coming years as you continue along this journey... and they are the ones who will (and should) guide you as to what to take and when to take them.
One other caveat... your tastes immediately after surgery will CHANGE (big time, for most people) so do not stock up on protein powder or anything based on what you like now. Chances are good, you won't feel the same way about it afterward... and your tastes will continue to change for a few months post-op. So if you don't like something today, try it again next week and you might be surprised!
Enjoy!
Karen
I assume you're having RNY. The "correct" answer to your question is to ask your nutritionist, because everyone's plan will vary a bit. Most surgeons will have you on a good chewable multi-vitamin both before and immediately after surgery (I take 2 Centrum Complete chewables daily, for example). Then, after your 2 week checkup, they will start adding in supplements as appropriate to their plans and your blood work. Each time you have blood work, they may adjust supplements according to the results.
Typical RNY patients take: a multi-vitamin, a chewable calcium, vitamins sublingual D, sublingual B12, and tablet B1. Some end up needing to take some iron (but not within 3 hours of the calcium) if their blood work indicates the need. Some choose to take Biotin to help speed hair regrowth in months 3 - 9ish post-op. Your mileage will vary... and vitamins get added in at specific points along the way of recovery, so not all will happen at once.
As to the calciums, you'll need to experiment a bit and do a lot of "taste tests" to determine which calcium you like the best (you're looking for calcium that is NOT calcium carbonate) as they vary tremendously in taste and texture. Personally, I've settled on the Bariatric Advantage Cinnamon flavor, which taste kinda like a cinnamon altoid.
So in short, your doctor and your nutritionist will be your best friends in the coming years as you continue along this journey... and they are the ones who will (and should) guide you as to what to take and when to take them.
One other caveat... your tastes immediately after surgery will CHANGE (big time, for most people) so do not stock up on protein powder or anything based on what you like now. Chances are good, you won't feel the same way about it afterward... and your tastes will continue to change for a few months post-op. So if you don't like something today, try it again next week and you might be surprised!
Enjoy!
Karen
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