Omega 3

Hi, Is it true that after Roux-en Y GBP the body no longer absorbs Omega Oils?   I hope this is not true because they are so important. Thanks for any info you can provide. Theresa

Hi Theresa,  I hope we can absorb Omega Oils cause I just bought some and it isn't cheap. If a nutritionist doesn't answer this question soon please ask again and mention the word nutritionist answer please in the subject. Maybe that will help.  Renee

YES, you guy will absorb the Omega 3 supplements. However, fish contains Omega 3, is low fat & is packed with protein, so I personally think eating fish 3 times per week is a better choice. But, to answer the question, no, you will not malabsorb that supplement.

Hi Sara i was getting very concerned myself about if this is TRUE or not true ? this is going around on the message board saying that after WLS  we don't absorb oil or gel vitamins. that means i am NOT absorbing my Omega vitamins at all IF this was TRUE. i do love to eat fish at least 3 times a week as well :-) Sara , thank you SO much for confirming this. hugs Lizzy

Renee, I usually eat salmon twice per week, and I take Omega 3 oil capsules. How many should we take per day?  Should they be spaced out?  Should they not be taken with another supplement? Warmly, Rosemary

Thank you so much for responding, I am relieved to hear that this will not be an issue...I agree eating fish is a much better idea!

I had heard that we don't absorb the omega oils.  I don't know if it is true but a lot of people take the Coremega because they say we absorb this better.  I take dry Vit A, D, and E because I heard that we absorb them better than vitamins in oil.  I don't want to take any chances.