I've been reading a lot about the different Vitamin and mineral supplements that become necessary after having the Sleeve procedure. Does anyone have a complete list of what will be needed or does that differ for each individual?

Also, are there any supplements that will need to be taken pre-op?

If you have any preferred brands, that info would be appreciated too...thank you!

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I was advised to take the following:

Multivitamin twice a day (12 hours apart)
Calichew with with D3 three times a day (Not sooner than 2 hrs after/before the multivitamin)
Vitamin D once daily
In addition I take Vitamin C, Vitamin K and a B12 patch

I took Centrum chewables for the first 6 months, just letting it melt in my mouth. Then I went onto Centrum advantage tablets. I never thought I would get the hang of all the Vitamins but its easy peasy now. Don't even have to think about it.

Kate

@@_Kate_ thanks for the info...that's really helpful!

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Don't do what I did. I went out and stocked up on the list given by my doctor. But then found out about patch MD and purchased that only to find out at my 2 week post op, the NUT told me the one multi Vitamin patch was enough. My labs are all good.

I was not allowed to be on Vitamins during my two week pre-op, nor two weeks after. Make sure you know when you doctor wants you to stop all meds and vitamins.

@@trekker954 that's great advice...thank you!

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Iron needed, correct?

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Iron needed, correct?

Yes, as far as I know

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I was advised to take the following:

Multivitamin twice a day (12 hours apart)
Calichew with with D3 three times a day (Not sooner than 2 hrs after/before the multivitamin)
Vitamin D once daily
In addition I take Vitamin C, Vitamin K and a B12 patch

I took Centrum chewables for the first 6 months, just letting it melt in my mouth. Then I went onto Centrum advantage tablets. I never thought I would get the hang of all the Vitamins but its easy peasy now. Don't even have to think about it.

Kate

Did you notice any loose teeth? They say calcium is vital for bone density and gum health, and I didn't see any calcium in your post unless it's added elsewhere.

3 hours ago, CrowMilk said:

Did you notice any loose teeth? They say Calcium is vital for bone density and gum health, and I didn't see any calcium in your post unless it's added elsewhere.

Calichew with with D3 three times a day = Calcium

I'm on in since I'm on the two week pre-op & I don't want to be malnourished.

I take chewy calcium twice a day from Bariatric Advantage.
1 multivitamin a day from Unjury.
1 iron before bed. Walgreens generic brand.


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