Why supplements matter
Smaller intake and altered digestion can lead to low levels of key nutrients. A tailored plan protects energy, hair, bone health and immunity.
Typical supplement plan
- Daily bariatric multivitamin — as recommended by your team.
- Vitamin B12 — oral or periodic injections if advised.
- Iron — particularly for menstruating patients; take away from calcium.
- Calcium + Vitamin D — usually in divided doses.
- Others as indicated by blood tests (e.g., folate, zinc).
Blood-test schedule
- Baseline pre-op; then typically at 3, 6, 12 months; annually thereafter.
- Tests commonly include FBC, ferritin/iron studies, B12, folate, calcium, vitamin D and others as needed.
- Protein first at meals; supplements fill the gaps.
- Separate iron and calcium by 2–3 hours for better absorption.
- If nausea occurs, try taking vitamins with food or at a different time of day.
Diet Stages after Sleeve · Recovery · Sleeve — Gold Coast
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Long-term supplementation is recommended to maintain healthy levels.
Only if they meet bariatric targets; many gummies are low-dose and high in sugar alcohols.
We’ll check absorption, diet and timing; some patients need IV iron.