Banana Bariatrics - VITAMINS
After surgery, all bariatric patients are required (for the rest of your life) to take 3 things:
Bariatric multivitamin
Calcium citrate supplements
Iron
*** Switch / SADI patients require additional ADEK supplementation. ***
Important Vitamin Reminders
- Iron needs to be taken 2 hours apart from calcium AND pantoprazole supplements
- It’s okay to take your multivitamin WITH your calcium (unless your multivitamin contains iron)
- If you are taking your multivitamin WITH iron AND food, make sure you are not eating dairy products (ie: Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese, etc.) as dairy will contain calcium and bind to your iron – impairing absorption. >>> Keep in mind: dairy based protein shakes (ie: Fairlife and Premier protein) can contain calcium and will bind with iron supplements.
- You need to take calcium citrate multiple times per day (not just once a day)
- Switch/ SADI patients taking a multi-vitamin with ADEK: ensure you are taking your vitamin with a bite or two of healthy fat (ie: avocado, plain nuts, olive oil, etc.) to best absorb your ADEK vitamins
SLEEVE / BYPASS
Multivitamin + Iron
One capsule taken once a day (*for those cleared to take capsules).
Calcium
Take 1 chew 3x per day. (1200-1500mg of calcium citrate in divided doses)
SWITCH / SADI
Multivitamin + Iron + ADEK
One chewable tablet taken twice a day.
Calcium
Take 1 chew 4x per day. (1800-2400mg of calcium citrate in divided doses)
***Please review with your Bariatric Team and/or Bariatric Dietitian which vitamin(s) are appropriate for you based on the type of surgery you’ve had and here you are in your surgical journey. Need a Dietitian? We recommend Bariatric Dietitian Services– our go-to bariatric dietitian services!
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