I can help you if you want I have been with the lap band for 5 years and am now getting it removed You need your vitamins and supplements because your stomach is smaller and there is a chance of that you will not absorbing your vitamins and minerals "naturally". The vitamin d3 and calcium citrate (bone health and prevents rickets) vitamin b12 (Found in meats and prevents muscle wasting) and probotics (help in digestion, and preventing infection). My creditals are I have a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Assoicates in Medical Assisting Best to you! Donna