I ran across this article tonight and thought it would make for an interesting discussion:

Multivitamins are helpful for us so we do not become deficient, but....

What do you think?

_{The last paragraph says}

_{"LaPook also notes that Vitamins can benefit people with certain conditions, like celiac disease -- where the body cannot properly absorb nutrients -- and pegnancy, where folic acid helps prevent birth defects"}

_{well that includes us. We are taking vitamins because our bodies may not absorb enough nutrients from food alone.}

_{There have always been Drs that say vitamins are a waste of money. I lived my whole life without vitamins until I had surgery. I take them because maybe it would be a mistake not to.}

Edited December 17, 201312 yr by vegasneon

Yup- I am a strong believer in vitamins. Been taking my daily vitamins and minerals for 17 months now. I think they help above and beyond preventing deficiency.

I saw that tonight too. I think it'd be a gamble to not take them after wls. I know from experience that when severe PMS hits, extra B vitamins make a big difference in how I feel. I'm still waiting for the Biotin to kick in and help my thin nails that were ruined by gel nails. I also pray it helps fend off hair loss after I'm sleeved. .

I am definitely advocating to take multivitamins as a post op. I just found this an interesting article that pushes the argument that vitamins show no health benefits for a certain class of illnesses and that there are studies to back it. The studies are Most likely funded by the pharmaceutical industry.

Before my surgery I would have agreed that supplements are a waste of money. (and I have told many a patient not to waste the money on excess supplements) At 3 months my labs were terrible (every Vitamin level was low) I started taking double Multivitamin, extra vit A-B12-C-D, Calcium, zinc, Iron, magnesium and prescription Potassium chloride. My Breakfast seems to be a "pill feast" with the Protein shake to wash them down. I just had my 6 month labs and all my vitamin levels are within the normal range! So..... I would answer the question about the worth of Vitamins after VSG as a definite YES they are important.