16 years of success is killing me slowly

REMINDER: Take calcium and iron separate from each other (2-4 hours apart) as they will impede absorption of the other. For this reason I take a multivitamin that doesn't contain iron so I can dose my iron at a different time of day then the calcium that is in the multi.

E.g. One A Day Women's 50+ Healthy Advantage or Centrum Silver multivitamins do not contain iron.

Note that the type of calcium we need to take is calcium citrate, which is rarely in a multivitamin so you will need to take extra of that too.

I don't understand why your doctor never provided this information. I had RnY in December 2001 and there was already a ton of information and forums on the internet even then. I did my own research and knew I'd have to take very bioavailable multivitamins and that iron could be an issue. I have regular bloodwork with my regular doctor and I make sure my levels are monitored. I've had to get IV iron treatments a couple times but all other vitamins and minerals I can maintain levels by taking them daily since part of the bypass surgery bypasses the small intestine where nutrients are absorbed, we have to take extra and Flintstone vitamins won't cut it. The good news is your levels can be brought up with supplements.