Vitamin Regimen Without Iron?

[MG in SD 75]

So, my surgery is scheduled May 14th, and I am very excited. Needless to say, I have been all over this website and I have noticed that all of you are talking about Iron supplements. I just made an order for my post-op supplements recommended by my doctor, and I was not instructed to get iron. I was told to purchase a Multivitamin (has a little iron in it), calcium citrate with Vitamin D, and sublingual B-12. However, my surgeon combined his vertical sleeve and gastric bypass instructions in one packet with no differences. I seriously think he needs to update his paperwork, because they are different procedures with different dietary needs and restrictions. Thoughts??

[MegInNOLA 531]

I will say just to keep an eye on it when you have your blood work drawn. Be sure to ask the doc who's monitoring you on a long-term basis (for me, that's my primary care doc) about it and ask them to draw an Iron panel occasionally, especially if you're not menopausal.

If you're able to eat red meat occasionally, you probably won't have any problem with it at all, but some people do. It's certainly smart to be aware and proactive about it, but no need for worry.

[cookies 56]

Yeah, as long as you're being monitored, that sounds like a nice comprehensive mix of Vitamins. I know my surgeon says they check Vitamins at the three-month mark, and then again every year during the yearly exam.

I would assume any problems would show up if you are being tested appropriately.

[MG in SD 75]

Thanks guys!!