Gethealthy2016 17 Posted April 6, 2016 Hi all! My date is May 2nd for sleeving, super nervous. But finding it difficult to understand Vitamins. I currently take Iron, multi, D3, and fish oil. Fish oil is out for awhile because I can only stomach one kind. But for the others, am I missing anything and how much Iron do we need? I know for D3 I have to take more than a normal daily average. Does the hospital tell you the amounts before you go home? I'm hoping to find a barimelt kind in case I can't stomach the chewables during the liquid stage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tobysgirl 58 Posted April 6, 2016 In addition to the Vitamins you listed, my doctor requires Calcium and a probiotic. I also take Biotin to hopefully help against hair loss. I'm four days out from surgery. So far, I can tolerate chewables, liquids and the kind you dissolve under your tongue. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted April 6, 2016 Talk to your surgeon or PCP about your specific needs. Pre-op, I was advised to take a Multivitamin, D3, and extra Iron because I was anemic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gethealthy2016 17 Posted April 6, 2016 Thanks guys! Just want to stock up prior to surgery. ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted April 6, 2016 Thanks guys! Just want to stock up prior to surgery. [emoji106] My surgeon gave me a detailed list and a recommended schedule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeahawksFan 444 Posted April 6, 2016 I take Calcium chew, Multivitamin, Vitamin D, B12, and Biotin. I don't need the Iron.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alwest68 66 Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) This is my list from my doctor. Edited April 6, 2016 by alwest68 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gethealthy2016 17 Posted April 6, 2016 Did you get that list once you were checked out from the hospital or prior? I know I'm stocked up on D3, and I already wear a wig so no sense in worrying about Biotin. But Calcium and Iron seem to be things I would need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted April 6, 2016 Did you get that list once you were checked out from the hospital or prior? I know I'm stocked up on D3, and I already wear a wig so no sense in worrying about Biotin. But Calcium and Iron seem to be things I would need.I think mine was in my manual and I was also given another copy at my one week follow up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alwest68 66 Posted April 6, 2016 I asked the nutritionist for the diet plan on my first visit with her and she gave me that list of the Vitamins at my second visit. I have my third visit tomorrow. I wanted to see what I would need so I can pick it up when its on sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhclikesshopping@gmail.com 285 Posted April 7, 2016 I think you are missing bComplex. You need all the Bs... not just B 12. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christinamo7 4,042 Posted April 7, 2016 I take salmon oil and have taken it since week 2. no problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites