Vitamins

Articles about vitamins and weight loss surgery

WLS, Vitamins

An Overview of Bariatric Vitamins

When you have weight loss surgery, your body goes through significant physical and mental changes. These changes affect the physical composition and hormonal regulation systems. Because of these drastic changes, you will need to adjust to a strict vitamin schedule.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
3 min read
Duodenal Switch, Vitamins

Duodenal Switch Vitamin Regimen

The Duodenal Switch surgery is a complex weight-loss surgery that restricts your ability to consume and process food putting your body at risk for having malabsorption issues. Vitamins play a considerable role in keeping your overall health in a good place after surgery.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
5 min read
WLS, Vitamins

8 Tips for Sticking To Your Bariatric Vitamin Schedule

Everyone requires vitamins following bariatric surgery. Without taking daily vitamins, there is a significant risk for nutritional deficiencies. Before bariatric surgery, you likely were able to meet most of your dietary needs with your diet.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Gastric Bypass, Vitamins

Gastric Bypass Vitamins That Everyone Needs After Surgery

People who have bariatric surgery are at risk for nutrient deficiencies, which can have severe health consequences. Therefore, knowing precisely what gastric bypass vitamins you need are an essential step in your recovery and weight loss journey.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Vitamins

Gastric Sleeve Vitamins

One of the essential aspects of your life after your weight loss surgery is vitamins. You will need to take vitamins every day for the rest of your life to maintain your health and prevent further complications.
Kelsey Renae Schulze
Kelsey Renae Schulze
5 min read
WLS, Vitamins

WLS Patients Need Personalized Bariatric Vitamin Regimens

Taking "one size fits all" vitamin regimens is a dangerous and all-too-common approach for bariatric patients.
Gintas Antanavicius, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Gintas Antanavicius, MD, FACS, FASMBS
6 min read
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