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.
After surgery, all bariatric patients are required to take 3 kinds of vitamins for life:
Chewable options are recommended right after surgery. Allow your surgical team to clear you for capsules when it is safe to do so.
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
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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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.
Take 1 capsule, once daily. (Pro Tip: take at night before bed)
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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 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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