Bariatric Vitamin Regimen
Sleeve & Bypass Patients
After surgery, all bariatric patients are required to take 3 kinds of vitamins for life:
Bariatric Multivitamin
Chewable options are recommended right after surgery. Allow your surgical team to clear you for capsules when it is safe to do so.
Calcium Citrate
Ensure your calcium contains citrate (instead of carbonate) for better absorption.
Divide your calcium into 3 servings per day rather than all at once or in an all-in-one pill.
(Pro Tip: take with food to help with Vitamin D absorption.)
Total = 1200 – 1500mg per day in divided doses
Check out this powdered option 3x / day!
Iron
Iron needs to be spaced out 2 hours from calcium and ulcer medication like Pantoprazole / Omeprazole. Avoid taking iron with meals that contain dairy.
Total = 45 mg per day
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Switch & SADI Patients
Bariatric Multivitamin + ADEK
Your bariatric vitamin needs to contain the additional fat-soluble vitamins ADEK. Take with food (and ideally a little bit of fat) to maximize absorption.
Calcium Citrate
Ensure your calcium contains citrate (instead of carbonate) for better absorption.
Divide your calcium into 4 servings per day rather than at once or an all-in-one pill. Take with food.
Total = 1800 – 2400mg per day in divided doses
Take 1 soft chew, 4x / day
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Take 2 caplets, 4x / day
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Iron
Iron needs to be spaced out 2 hours from calcium and ulcer medication like Pantoprazole / Omeprazole. Avoid taking iron with meals that contain dairy.
Total = 60mg per day
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Not Sure Which One(s) To Choose?
Important Vitamin Reminders
- 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.
- Dairy based protein shakes (ie: Fairlife and Premier protein) can contain calcium and will bind with iron supplements, hindering absorption.
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