Post surgery common deficiencies
*Iron * Vitamin B12 * Folate * Thiamin * Calcium * Vitamin D * Vitamins A, E , K * Zinc
Post Surgery Supplementation
Multivitamin with Iron – chewable or liquid, avoid time released or enteric coated
Choose a complete formula with at least 2/3 of nutrients including folic acid, zinc, iron and selenium
--Begin 1 day after discharge from hospital
Gastric Bypass and Lap Band patients need 100% Daily vitamins
Sleeve patients need 200% Daily vitamins
Calcium citrate with vitamin D – chewable or liquid
**Remember
Calcium and Iron should be taken 2 hours apart
Take Iron with orange juice or water to aid in absorption, never with milk, coffee, tea
