Vitamins and protien shakes

[camper-girl 21]

Hey there all,

Just wondering the Vitamin requirement for gastric sleeves? Pre and post op

How do they differ from Vitamins like one a day?

Other then 22g of Protein what else is required for the shakes

Thanks

[Iambeautiful 100]

I was told the only way to go was to get the Bariatric Vitamins. Regular Vitamins are not enough.... I bought mine through Bariatric Advantage on line...... if you don't take the Bariatric vitamins plus Thiamine and Biotin you may suffer nutritional deficiencies.... this is what my doctor reccomends. I also take Calcium Citrate along with it.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Most surgeons go with the ASMBS guidelines -- your surgeon may have his or her own requirements. Mine is happy with my taking a double dose of Trader Joe's High Potency chewable multi's - this meets the ASMBS guidelines except for one strange mineral I think. I also take supplemental Iron, calcium citrate, B12, D, and K2 -- but I would be taking those things with or without the sleeve.

As far as Protein Shakes go, my guidelines are no more than 130 calories and no more than 6 carbs per serving -- except for a rare treat or splurge. I use Protein powders, not RTD, so I would have to adjust that a bit if I used RTD protein.