HeatherB86 12 Posted February 8, 2015 What Vitamins do you Ds'ers take daily. I was going over my packet from my surgeons office and they have me set up for the DS but gave info on the gastric bypass. I will be calling next week to ask for the right packet to be sent since I live over an hour away. I was just trying to plan ahead and buy in bulk with my tax return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mae7365 372 Posted February 9, 2015 I'm sleeved and I'm required to take any OTC daily Multivitamin. I use Women's One-A-Day gummies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fit4life123 108 Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) Before surgery I had to have massive amounts of blood work done and that was how they figured out the Vitamins to take before and after surgery. I was severely low in Iron and Vitamin D. So I have to take 3 pills daily (iron), along with a 2 multivitamins(morning and night) with Iron, sublingual B12(Once in morning), Vitamin D and a Vitamin D prescription(morning and night), colace(post op for a month), and citracal(starting one month post op) I was also given a prescription for my gallbladder (If my surgeon doesn't see any stones then he won't remove it) but I have to wait until my 1 month follow up from my surgeon to start taking it. My surgeon's office requires follow ups at 1, 3, and 6 months and then yearly thereon in order to keep up with Vitamin supplementation to avoid deficiency. Edited February 10, 2015 by fit4life123 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Postop 411 Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) Hi, I take a ton more than you will have to right now (40+ per day). So my list wouldn't really apply much to you at this time. If you PM me your email addy, I will send you the info. my bariatric team gives DSers for the first few months. It has menu options and vitamin/mineral/iron/protein shake info. Also, I've attached Vitalady's basic info. She also has a vit. pack which is a good place to start. Once you begin having bloods drawn, (postop) you'll tweak your vits, etc. every 6 months (or yearly if your surgeon only takes bloods yearly). My surgeons' Vitamin schedule is different than Vitalady's, but looking at both should help you out. Vitalady Basic Vit & Mineral Guide for DRNY, ERNY, BPD & DS.pdf Edited February 9, 2015 by Postop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherB86 12 Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks for the responses. Postop thanks for the info. I am looking into the Vitamins now. I am trying to be prepared as much as I can. I am getting very excited and talking my families ear off about this surgery. I can't wait to start my new healthy life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fit4life123 108 Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks for the responses. Postop thanks for the info. I am looking into the Vitamins now. I am trying to be prepared as much as I can. I am getting very excited and talking my families ear off about this surgery. I can't wait to start my new healthy life Before surgery it was all I could talk/think about too! I'm surprised they didn't tell me to shut daily! lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjules 27 Posted February 10, 2015 I am the same. However, my Dr is doing blood work (same as your) to see what my levels are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Postop 411 Posted February 11, 2015 "I am trying to be prepared as much as I can..." Every DS surgeon loves to hear that. Being a bit 'anal' is always good for a DSer, lol. Thanks for the responses. Postop thanks for the info. I am looking into the Vitamins now. I am trying to be prepared as much as I can. I am getting very excited and talking my families ear off about this surgery. I can't wait to start my new healthy life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites