Questions answered by nut!!

I realize that every weight loss surgery program is different, as are their guidelines but wanted to share with you what my nut told me today about questions I had regarding some of the things I had read on the forum.  I hope this is helpful…..

“Yes" it is true that estrogen gets stored in fat cells and is released as you lose weight, and can cause hormonal imbalances. 

 

It is not true that post op by-pass patients can only absorb 20 grams of protein at a time, but she does not recommend going over 30-35 grams at a time.

 

It is not necessary to take any vitamins except your calcium and multi the first 6 months after by-pass surgery (unless you had low levels prior to surgery-and I didn’t).  They test your levels at your 6 month visit to see if you need any additional supplements.

I take the following vitamins specifically designed for by-pass patients:

 

(2)  Unjury, O Purity, Calcium Citrate Plus (chewable)

2 times a day (for a total of 4)

 

(1) Unjury, Bypass Optimized Multi (chewable)

(1) is the proper amount per the label

 

Have a Blessed Day!!

Good luck with the vitamin thing. Sorry, I don't trust NUTs concerning my vitamins or my labs.

Agree with the first 2 points though.

--gina

Like you said, every program varies and has different recommendations. In addition to taking a multi-vit (like Centrum or the generic) twice/day, we are asked to take additional D3, B-vitamins, and B-12. Iron is suggested, if recommended by your physician. I would rather take more, than not enough. With RNY people, it takes longer to correct deficiencies, which is why, early supplementation, including pre-op is recommended.

    They dont have you taking B12?

Is your PCP willing to do blood work on you since your bariatric team suggests you wait til 6 months?   Most of us that are/were obese have low Vitamin D even before WLS.   Good luck!  Cindy

I agree with the first 2.

We were to take B12 and D3 when we started the multi and calcuim at 2 weeks out.  I was low D before surgery. 

My fear is that you would be digging yourself a big vitamin hole if you didn't supplement for those first 6 months.... and you would have no way of knowing, since you were not getting labs done during that time.  You may want to educate yourself, and not rely just on your nutritionist's knowledge, so that you know you are doing the very best for yourself. 

I'm pretty blunt and have never sugar coated anything.......the lovely LW's here know that about me.  I'm glad they love me ;o)

Your nut is simply that.....a nut! The routine they are suggesting is crap.  Keep up that routine for awhile and you will start seeing the effects of it.

I suggest you do some research big time!

Ash ;o)

 

I suggest everyone read this.......

http://wlsvitagarten.com/