Because part of your intestine has been bypassed and you are eating
significantly smaller amounts of food, vitamin supplementation is crucial
following surgery. Vitamin supplementation will be required for the rest of your
life.
Failure to take your vitamins can lead to serious deficiencies and ill
health including anemia, osteoporosis and nerve damage.
3 Chewable Multivitamins with 18 mg of Iron Daily
OR
3 Chewable Multivitamins without Iron and Add 60 mg Iron Daily
1500 mg Calcium Citrate Daily
1000 mcg Sublingual (under tongue) B12 Weekly
OR
B12 Injection Monthly
OR
Trinsicon Capsules as Prescribed by your Surgeon
100 mg Thiamin (Vitamin B1) Weekly
Take iron and calcium at least 2 hours apart
Take calcium in 3 doses of about 500 mg 2 or more hours apart