{"id":5802,"date":"2016-02-05T10:53:10","date_gmt":"2016-02-05T18:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/?p=5802"},"modified":"2025-12-15T20:21:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T04:21:25","slug":"vitamin-supplements-post-weight-loss-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/vitamin-supplements-post-weight-loss-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamin Supplements: Post Weight Loss Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\tDid you know there are thousands of types of vitamins but only 13 essential categories? <\/strong>Vitamins may come across merely as a mix of letters and numbers for those who are not experts. For a common man who is not a doctor or a dietician, it becomes daunting to decipher the importance of vitamins for life. However, for patients of bariatric surgery understanding vitamins is absolutely essential.<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tIt is well established that all types of bariatric procedures require vitamin supplementation<\/strong> for the rest of the life of the patient. Several surveys and trials conducted have documented the fact that micronutrient deficiencies are evident<\/strong> after any type of bariatric procedures.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tWhile these restrictive procedures do not inhibit nutrient absorption, they still carry the risk of deficiency<\/strong> – as the amount of food gets limited, the vitamins and minerals also get limited often resulting with intolerance of nutrient rich foods. <\/strong><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tThis article will explain what vitamins are, why they are important, and how to best supplement them after having bariatric surgery.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tWhat Are Vitamins?<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tVitamins are chemicals that are needed by the body for good health, providing body maintenance and fighting illness. The body does not produce<\/strong> these compounds naturally and largely depends upon external sources (food)<\/strong> to find them.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tPut simply, vitamins are<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\t(i) organic compounds<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\t(ii) not produced by human body<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\t(iii) essential for life sustainability and<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\t(iv) consumed in small quantities through food or supplementation.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tWhy Are Vitamins Important?<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tVitamins are vital for the sustainability of life. Vitamins help the body build up its immune system; help cells in growth and development, and helps organs do their jobs<\/strong>. For example, Vitamin K helps in clotting of blood when there are cuts \/scrapes in the body, Vitamin A helps in well being of the eyes and Vitamin D helps in synthesis of mineral called calcium which helps us have strong bones.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tVitamins are fundamental for life and living beings. They are essential for growth and development<\/strong> of multicellular organisms. Vitamins<\/strong> regulate appetite and hunger, brain activity, nutrient absorption, metabolic rate, fat and sugar metabolism, hormone function, energy storage, and more.<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tBariatric procedures both alters<\/strong> the way food is processed and often causes the stomach to reject<\/strong> nutrient rich food.<\/strong> Fortunately, there are still ways overcome these deficiencies.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tWhy are they important especially after bariatric procedure like gastric bypass or DS?<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tBariatric procedures can be classified as either (1) Core Restrictive<\/strong> (such as the band or sleeve which restricts the intake of food) or (2) Core Malabsorptive<\/strong> (such as the Gastric bypass which changes digestion and absorption). The surgeries are divided as follows..<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

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\n\tWiih Core Restrictive procedures the intake of food is reduced drastically placing the body at a greater risk of developing a vitamin deficiency <\/strong>through a lack of food. Furthermore, with Core Malabsorptive proceures there is intentional reduction of nutrient absorption<\/strong> by the body.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tStudies show that patients who have developed metabolic deficiencies after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass responded well to postoperative supplements<\/strong> and the risk of developing micronutrient deficiencies decreased over time. Studies further show that adherence to a strict vitamin <\/strong>and dietary regime<\/strong> as suggested by most surgeons, protects patients from developing severe metabolic deficiencies after RYGB and BP.<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tIt is always wise to prevent a nutritional deficiency through proper supplementation than to treat it afterwards.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tWhat Can I Do After Weight Loss Surgery?<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tLifelong vitamins and minerals are VITAL <\/strong>to prevent deficiencies since your food consumption and\/pr absoption is dramatically reduced. Certain vitamins are more important for those adjusting to life after weight loss surgery.  <\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tWhile patients should also seek out specific vitamin supplements specifically for patients, such as Bariatric Advantage,<\/strong> below are some general guidelines and information. *There are general guidelines – Please check with your Primary Care Physician to see if your particular situation requires different or extra vitamins and supplements. <\/strong><\/u><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

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