Vitamin Supplementation Recommendations

Adjustable Gastric Band

Two tablets of a standard adult MVI daily or a Bariatric MVI cleared by the dietitian, plus:

  • Ca-citrate 1200-1500 mg

Gastric Bypass

Two tablets of a standard adult MVI daily or a Bariatric MVI cleared by the dietitian, plus:

  • Ca-citrate 1200-1500 mg and Vit D 1200 IU daily
  • Iron (fumarate + 125 mg Vit C) 30 mg daily
  • B12 sublingual 500 mcg daily

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Two tablets of a standard adult MVI daily or a Bariatric MVI cleared by the dietitian, plus:

  • Ca-citrate1200-1500 mg
  • B12 sublingual 500 mcg daily

Note: These are general recommendations. Other dietitians, bariatric programs, and professional societies may have varied recommendations.

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