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Why Bariatric Specific Vitamins?
After permanently altering your anatomy, Bariatric multivitamins are recommended instead of over-the-counter vitamins. Quantities of supplementation are greater than a general vitamin due to reduced absorption. Bariatric multivitamins focus on common deficiencies, such as vitamin B complex, iron, and vitamin D. Delivery mechanisms of bariatric multivitamins are different than over-the-counter multivitamins due to postoperative changes in absorption.
How long do you take Vitamins for?
FOREVER!
Surgery is permanent, so is supplementation
How often do we check labs?
Minimum: Once per year
Once every 3 months for any abnormalities
Important Vitamins to monitor for surgery:
Full Iron panel with folate
Fat soluble Vitamins A/D/E/K
B vitamins: B1/B12
Metals: Copper, zinc, (selenium if taking Nutrafol)
Additional annual labs:
CBC, BMP, Liver function, Magnesium, Phosphate, parathyroid hormone
If applicable:
Diabetes: Hba1c, Fasting Insulin, Fasting Glucose
Abnormal Thyroid: TSH, Free T3/T4
High Cholesterol: Lipid Panel
General Recommendations for Bariatric:*
- Daily Bariatric Multivitamin WITH food
- Iron supplementation based on labs
- Calcium Citrate 1000-1500mg daily depending on surgery type and labs
Guidelines generally recommend chewable versions for a minimum of 30 days after surgery.
*Vitamins should be always be administered based on Up To Date labs that have been reviewed by a Bariatric Surgeon or Registered Dietician specializing in Bariatric patients. This is informational only, and is not intended to replace medical advice from your established providers.