Vitamin questions

[BRINGSEXXYBACK13 0]

Hello I am 8 weeks post op today!!!

I was wondering if anyone is using gummie Vitamins at this point or how much longer I should wait?

[jj7481 363]

The Gummy Vitamins I know of are not complete Multivitamins. Most gummies lack Iron, thiamin, folate, and B12. There are many Vitamins out there but I'd recommend one specifically formulated for post-bariatric surgery patients. Your nutritionist and surgeon should have plenty of examples (as well as others found here).

The ASMBS put out guidelines for nutrients that all post-op RNY patients should follow. Here is a complete pdf:

http://s3.amazonaws.com/publicASMBS/GuidelinesStatements/Guidelines/bgs_final.pdf

Be cautious when selecting Multivitamin making sure it's as complete as possible. Deficiencies can lead to serious health problems. For example: a thiamin deficiency can cause a burning sensation in the feet, numbness and tingling in the feet then hands, and can advance to mental confusion, peripheral neuropathy, and visual problems. A deficiency can be corrected and symptoms cured, however some symptoms can be permanent if not caught early. Caution should also be taken with children’s formula. Kids vitamins can also be a problem as many of them are also not complete.

I use optisource as it is a true complete Multivitamin including Calcium and Iron.

[BRINGSEXXYBACK13 0]

Thanks I was wondering more specifically about "HAIR SKIN & NAILS" gummies. I will continue to the non Gummy muliti Vitamins as directed.