The thirst is real!!

[Je$$ica36 22]

I had RNY a week and 2 days ago. I’m so thirsty ALL THE TIME. I know I’m not dehydrated because I hardly ever stop drinking. I’m not currently taking any Vitamins. Could I be deficient? My dr. never mentioned anything about vitamins after surgery.

[TracyS 62]

Omg you need bariatric Vitamins immediately. Order from Celebrate. Your management should have given you a book with Vitamin requirements, the different eating stages and etc.

[Je$$ica36 22]

18 minutes ago, TracyS said:

Omg you need bariatric Vitamins immediately. Order from Celebrate. Your management should have given you a book with Vitamin requirements, the different eating stages and etc.

I do have a book. It outlines the diets but not Vitamins. I know I need them. But I don’t know what.

[gabybab 696]

I take the pro-care and you can buy them on this site. They have all the rda needed after rny.

Good luck!

[TracyS 62]

The Celebrate bariatric Vitamins have all the necessities l. 500 units of B12, 3000 units of Vitamin D3 and etc. You also need 1500 mg a day of Calcium carbonate or citrate a day. Take 1 tablet after each meal and take the vitamins 2x a day. You can get that all from celebrate. You probably want the bariatric vitamins with Iron. As I am post menopausal I didn't need the iron.

[GradyCat 3,697]

Call your nutritionist. They should have given you a sheet telling you which Vitamins to take. You definitely need them. Mine has me taking a soft chew Multivitamin, B12, Vitamin D, and Calcium. Glad you're staying hydrated.

[Mdnytangel 80]

Yes, please get your Vitamins & supplements ASAP!!! This is one of the things they always stress! You do not want complications due to insufficiencies! Your body needs this.

[CurvyMom 386]

Don’t panic about the Vitamins. You won’t die if you don’t start them for a few days. But you should call your doctors office to speak to someone about what they want you to take. Whatever you get, I don’t recommend starting with something you swallow- I’d suggest a chewable for a month or two at least. There are so many brands and price points and you may just need to try a few until you find what works best. But no need to panic or think you will be sick from not having them for a few days.

I am always thirsty also- even right after surgery I drank a lot. Could be affects of the anesthesia giving you a bit of extra thirst as well. Good luck on your journey.

[AngieBear 2,525]

My plan had me starting Vitamins after 2 weeks. No need to panic. I take Bariatric Advantage soft chews: multi, calcium citrate. I also take Iron and Biotin.

Edited May 18, 2019 by AngieBear

[Jdanzey 5]

My doctor told me to continue my Vitamin D and One a Day for women

[Mdnytangel 80]

This is one of the reasons I am glad to be here...my first reaction was a bit of panic, because it was grilled into us to start taking the Vitamins & supplements after discharged home. Everyone helps keep things in perspective...

[Je$$ica36 22]

Thank you everyone!! I got some Multivitamins. And I’m gonna call my Dr. on Monday. 😊