What vitamins should a gastric bypass patient be taking?

Gastric Bypass: Doctors recommend that gastric bypass surgery patients take a complete multivitamin, calcium with Vitamin D, iron and Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12. Others may be recommended.

Why are gummy vitamins not good for bariatric patients?

AVOID GUMMY Multivitamins. Gummies do not have all the vitamins and minerals you need. Bariatric Formulations- Include higher levels of Vitamin D and Vitamin B12. Do not need to take an additional supplement.

Do specialized bariatric multivitamins lower deficiencies after RYGB?

Conclusions: The use of specialized multivitamin supplements resulted in less deficiencies of vitamin B12, vitamin D, folic acid, and ferritin. The study showed that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients benefited from the specialized multivitamin supplements and it should be advised to this patient group.

Can non bariatric patients take bariatric vitamins?

Can I take Bari Life vitamins if I haven’t had bariatric surgery? Absolutely! Bari Life vitamins, while they were designed for weight loss surgery patients, are used by non-surgical patients everywhere. Bari Life vitamins are safe for people to take who haven’t had bariatric surgery.

How many Flintstones vitamins Should a bariatric patient take?

If one tablet is not enough, can’t you just take two? Well, not really. First, getting twice as much as certain nutrients may still leave you short. For example, 2 Flintstones chewables provide 1,200 IU of vitamin D, while recommendations for post-op gastric bypass patients are to get 3,000 IU per day.

Is it OK to take bariatric vitamins without surgery?

For those who have not had bariatric surgery yet, we recommend you take a complete multivitamin and a calcium citrate supplement daily.

What is Optifast ® post bariatric Chewable Vitamins?

OPTIFAST ® Post Bariatric Chewable Vitamin & Mineral Supplement is specially formulated to meet unique nutrient needs following bariatric surgery. Contains high levels of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, folic acid, thiamin, and zinc.

What nutritional supplements should I take after bariatric surgery?

Nutritional Needs Post-Bariatric Surgery: Optisource chewable vitamin and mineral supplements help support your unique nutritional needs after bariatric surgery. Appropriate for these Diets: this product is made for post-bariatric surgery patients & contains calcium citrate which is the recommended form of calcium after bariatric surgery.

What is Optifast ®?

What is OPTIFAST ®? OPTIFAST ® is a comprehensive weight management program that combines lifestyle education and medical monitoring with a meal replacement diet. To get detailed information on the OPTIFAST ® program, patients attend a consultation that takes about one hour. Find a clinic near you to learn more.