Do any of you post-op RNY-ers take a digestive enzyme?

Do any of you post-op RNY-ers take a digestive enzyme? A woman at GNC tried to sell me a digestive enzyme the other day, telling me that it would help me digest my vitamins, minerals, and food better. It adds hydrochloric acid to the stomach, and she says that hydrochloric acid is essential to proper digestion. I know we don't have stomach acid in our pouches any longer, so I didn't know if taking the digestive enzyme would hurt the pouch. Also, I know that we WANT some digestion problems (malabsorption) in order to lose weight. What do you all think? Have any of you asked your surgeon specifically about taking a digestive enzyme?

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