Question:
6yrs post and need to know what vitamins and minerals I should be taking daily

   — anessa W. (posted on April 15, 2007)

April 15, 2007
According to my surgeon, primary physician, blood work, and the type or surgery I had (Open RNY); I take the following daily: 1 Prenatal Multi-Vitamin (has more than a regular multivitamin) 2 Calcium daily 1 Iron 1 B-Complex 1 additional B-12 sublingual I am also 6+ years post-op.
   — JGDugar

April 15, 2007
I don't mean to flame but if you don't know what vits/minerals to take at 6 yrs post...you obviously did not do any research on your surgery. You should have learned this from day 1 from your surgeon and/or nutritionist. I had RNY and take 2 multi vitamins daily (w/ 27g of iron), 1 B12 sublingual, vitamin C, a cod liver oll capsule (has vits A&D), Biotin, 2 calcium daily and iron supplements during my period. If you have not done so, I highly suggest you visit your surgeon or PCP and have lab work done because you could be deficient in certain areas. I have labs drawn every year. You can never be too careful with your health. Please take your health seriously. Vitamins are for life.
   — platypus

April 15, 2007
Minimum is daily vitamin (centrum makes a chewable adult form), Vitamin C 500mg twice daily, Calcium Citrate 500mg three times daily, Vit B12 (sublingual), can take Bcomplex will help boost energy.... hope this helps...
   — Kari_K

April 15, 2007
thanks for responding.... I did know all of the answers prior to my surgery and after but in the last 6 yrs with 3 out of state moves, 1 marriage, birth of twin sons, and a host of other distracting things I sort of got lost and forgot some things... i am in the process of following up with a new doctor
   — anessa W.

April 15, 2007
Hi Anessa, thanks for your question. I am required to see my surgeon every year for a follow up, when was the last time you had one? I can't believe you have gone 6 years without vitamins and calcium? Are you having physical symptoms of a serious lack of vitamins or calcium? I would really be interested in knowing your story because of the importance they put on these two things from the very beginning. I am only 3 years out, but take Geratol once a day, and calcium chews 3 X a day. Some need other things, but this is it for me. I strongly advice you to see your surgeon, get blood work panels done on your vitamin and calcium and iron levels and ask their advice. You may be doing severe damage to your body. Taking vitamins now cannot repair any damage done to you, but it could help prevent further damage. You need a damage assessment and a plan girl, please see your surgeon or PCM right away. Take care, Patricia P.
   — Patricia P