Can anyone give me a list or let me know what Vitamins to take after surgery?

I'm not talking about the bariatric ones, though. Just any extra ones that you think and know will help.

thanks!!

melissa

Hi Melissa!

I'm about 5 weeks past my surgery and I have tried the bariatric Vitamins (chewable) as well as the Calcium citrate lozenges and they both made me vomit each time I took them. I found them to be too hard on my stomach at this point so my surgeon recommended taking the gummie vitamins found at the drug store, but doubling the dose (I take 8 a day total, 4 at a time at lunch and dinner).

I also take calcium chews 3 times a day, give myself a B-12 shot every 2 weeks, and a Vitamin D supplement. These can all be found over the counter, except B-12. Each surgeon recommends something different though, so PLEASE check with your doctor to make sure that these are necessary and right for you. Also, when to start them. I started a week after surgery. Hope this helps a bit!

Good luck with your surgery!!

I hated the bariatric supplements. **shuder** But thankfully, after my sleeve had healed my nutritionist said I could switch to a swallowable. She recommended Rainbow Light Women's One. They have tons of stuff in there and I only have to take it once a day. They don't upset my stomach, either. I buy them on Amazon.

thank you!! i just wanted to get an idea of what i have to ask the doctor regarding this and what i will have to expect!

I will ask him and see what he says but this is great! thank you!