Question:
as anyone tooken Folic Acid while pregnant after a gastic bypass of course? thank you

i want to make sure that my pregnancy turns out ok. im hearing that taking folic acid can help. what miligams or doseage have any of you taken? thanks again.    — ROSIE408 (posted on December 19, 2011)

December 19, 2011
800 mg. is ideal!
   — Jessica K.

January 8, 2012
Folic acid doesn't just "help" during a pregnancy; it's vital as the best hope to prevent spina bifida, a birth defect of the spinal cord. Multivitamins, especially prenatal vitamins, are a good source of it; I relied on my prenatal vitamin for it during my pregnancy, and my child came out perfect. But check with your doctor (preferably the one during your follow-up for gastric bypass) as to the recommended dosage for pregnant post-ops.
   — Kay B.

January 8, 2012
Eek! Preferably, the doctor DOING your follow-up for gastric bypass, is what I meant to say. Oh for an edit button!
   — Kay B.