Ok, so I completely lost my booklet that tells me how much I need to take of certain supplements after surgery. I'm ordering everything I need now because my surgery is about a week and a half away and I want it all here and ready. BUTY, I completely forgot how much calcium I need. I know I need calcium citrate (per my dietician) but no idea how many mg. Can anyone help me? Also, what kind of fiber will I need to take (I remember she said I'll need it, but again, can't remember the amount). Thanks for your help!!

I was told I didn't have to take calcium if I got enough from my diet. I'm pretty close, some days I get more than I need. But I don't take the supplements usually because they aren't absorbed well.

We weren't told to take fiber supplements. If I get constipated I drink coffee, take miralax, and use a suppository, in that order if it doesn't get better.

I was told to take two of the calcium citrate chews that are 500 and in terms of fiber that was as needed lost surgery to keep me regular. I used the Walmart generic for benefiber which is a powder and I just added a spoonful a day to my crystal light and that was enough. Then when I got to a more normal serving size I slowly decrease and did away with it. Some people need to stay on something for life though to keep them regular after WLS