Vitamins post op?

happycampertoo
on 3/10/15 10:49 am
VSG on 04/06/15

My husband and I are planning to undergo the vsg in a few weeks.  I am learning so much from this forum. From what I understand, water, water, water, protein, protein, protein.  Will vitamins be necessary, and if so, what is recommended? 

Gwen M.
on 3/10/15 11:37 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Vitamins are necessary - I'd hope that your surgeon would have given you this info already considering you're only a few weeks out!  

The ASMBS recommends a multivitamin with 200% of most vitamins and minerals.  In addition, calcium CITRATE (I take 500mg three times a day).  Other things like B12, D, and iron based on lab results.  

Here's a link to that document -- http://asmbs.org/resources/clinical-practice-guidelines-for- the-perioperative-nutritional-metabolic-and-nonsurgical-supp ort-of-the-bariatric-surgery-patient

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

happycampertoo
on 3/10/15 12:12 pm
VSG on 04/06/15

We are still in the early stages, but we will be cash pay, so the process will be a bit quicker I suppose.  We meet with the doctor again next week for egd, etc.  Just trying to get my head wrapped around it all, and a list of questions/concerns ready for the doctor.  I appreciate your reply and the helpful link!

KayDeeCee
on 3/12/15 12:03 am
VSG on 01/26/15

Gwen...What is the name/brand of the multivitamin that you are taking that has 200% of most vitamins and minerals? I am taking a gummy multi right now but it has nowhere near that amount. Now that you mention it, I do recall my nutritionist telling me that my multi should have 200% of most vitamins and minerals. Thanks in advance for your help. :-) Kay

5'7" HW 256 (1/6/2014) SW 236.2 (VSG: 1/26/2015) CW 165.5 (01/10/2016) Total Weight Lost 90.5
Pre-Op: -19.8; Month 1: -19; Month 2: -12.7; Month 3: -9.9; Month 4: -7.2; Month 5: -6.4; Month 6: -2.8; Month 7: -3.7; Month 8: -4.2; Month 9: -0.6; Month 10: -2.1; Month 11: -0 Month 12: -2.1

GOALS: BMI Normal = 159 (6.5 to go); 100 LBs Lost = 156 (9.5 to go); FINAL GOAL: 139?? (26.5 to go)

Gwen M.
on 3/12/15 12:21 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I was using Bariatric Advantage's chewable. 

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

happycampertoo
on 3/17/15 11:41 am
VSG on 04/06/15

Have you tried the patch. I have read some posts about it. 

Gwen M.
on 3/17/15 8:54 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

Nope. It doesn't seem worth the risk. 

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

happycampertoo
on 3/17/15 9:29 pm
VSG on 04/06/15

Thank you. I appreciate your advice.  :)

mickeymantle
on 3/10/15 4:00 pm - Eugene/Springfield, OR
VSG on 07/22/13

the newesrt studies show for most people you need to take the same supplements as the rny but a lot less than the ds

 

 2 daily  vitamins  does not need to be chew able but the are absorbed better 

 1200 mg calcium  citrate divided  into no more than 500-600 mg at a time

 I take a iron pill but did pre surgery also

 65-80, gm protien bases on your body size , 65 + oz water    

    

   175 lb  lost,412 hw 336sw,241 cw surgery July 22 2013,surgeon Dr Colin MacColl,

 

  

                                                                                                             

 

 

 

happycampertoo
on 3/11/15 11:14 pm
VSG on 04/06/15

Great!  Thanks for the information. :)

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