Prenatal vitamins for bypass?!

[mmy 62]

Ok sorry that I'm bombarding this forum with my posts but it seems I have so many questions. I was wondering if after getting the bypass surgery (either RNY or mini gastric bypass) are will still able to digest and absorb Vitamin pills (and not capsules) like prenatal Vitamins for example?

Also I came across a Bariatric once a day capsule under the brand name ProCare Health . Was wondering if any of you have used it before? Is it advisable to use a once a day pill? I have read somewhere that chewables are the best for RNY patients and it has to be taken 2-4 times for best absorption.. Is this true?

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[James Marusek 5,244]

I am 3 years post-op RNY gastric bypass. I take a number of Vitamins including multi-vitamins, B12, B1, calciums and D3. For a Multivitamin Flintstone chewable are recommended. gummy vitamins are not recommended. Time release B12 capsules are not recommended. B12 should be sublingual and methylcobalamin. Calciums should be Calcium citrate. They are better absorbed. Generally your surgeon's office is well versed on the requirements and will provide you with a complete list of the requirements and available options.

After surgery, I was unable to swallow medium to large pills. I had to either crush or split the pills. My ability to swallow returned after a couple months. The inability to swallow large capsules may limit their use early on.

[Also since you mentioned prenatal Vitamins. I should point out that this surgery is not recommended for those that are pregnant or about to become pregnant.]

[mmy 62]

I am 3 years post-op RNY gastric bypass. I take a number of Vitamins including multi-vitamins, B12, B1, calciums and D3. For a Multivitamin Flintstone chewable are recommended. gummy vitamins are not recommended. Time release B12 capsules are not recommended. B12 should be sublingual and methylcobalamin. Calciums should be calcium citrate. They are better absorbed. Generally your surgeon's office is well versed on the requirements and will provide you with a complete list of the requirements and available options.

After surgery, I was unable to swallow medium to large pills. I had to either crush or split the pills. My ability to swallow returned after a couple months. The inability to swallow large capsules may limit their use early on.

[Also since you mentioned prenatal Vitamins. I should point out that this surgery is not recommended for those that are pregnant or about to become pregnant.]

But I had this surgery specifically to reverse my PCOS and be able to get pregnant!

The reason I asked about prenatal pills is that I would like to start on them along with Bariatric Multivitamins in order to prepare my body for pregnancy. The prenatal vitamins have more ingredients that aren't available in Bariatric Multivitamins and they help with the lining of the uterus.

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[relientKitten 9]

You have 12-18 months before you can safely get pregnant. Talk to your surgeon and ask them about timing, then talk to your nutritionist and ask them about prenatals. Most folks don'the start prenatal until they are ready to start trying to conceive so I think you have plenty of time to worry about it.

[mmy 62]

You have 12-18 months before you can safely get pregnant. Talk to your surgeon and ask them about timing, then talk to your nutritionist and ask them about prenatals. Most folks don'the start prenatal until they are ready to start trying to conceive so I think you have plenty of time to worry about it.

Mmmmm well my doctors (both Bariatric surgeon and OB/GYN) said I should be fine trying for pregnancy 3 months post-op provided that I do my labs prior to trying.. They don't usually recommend that for anyone else but I have much less to lose anyways and will probably lose all my excess weight at 4-6 months.. So I guess it's safe to start prenatals now

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