Vitamin Supplements

In addition to protein supplements, you will need to take vitamin supplements for LIFE,the dose

depending on which surgery you have had.We recommend that patients begin their vitamin

schedule one week post-op.Over the years, some of our patients' iron levels have become low.

If additional iron supplements are added to your vitamin schedule, remember that iron should be

taken on an empty stomach along with vitamin C. If you don't remember which surgery you had,

please contact our office.Please Note: The following vitamin products and dosages cannot be

interchanged. When you choose one vitamin product to use, you must be consistent with that

product. Your provider should help you determine if and when you need to change.

Vita4Life

Procedure
Common Channel Vita4Life Calcium Citrate Required
Duodenal Switch - Bilopancreatic Diversion 30”-40” 3 caps/4 x per day =12 4500mg
Distal Gastric Bypass 59” or less 3 caps/4 x per day =12 4500mg
Medial Gastric Bypass 60”-80” 3 caps/4 x per day = 12 4500mg
Proximal Gastric Bypass   2 caps/4 x per day = 8 4500mg
Adjustable Gastric Band N/A 1 caps/4 x per day = 4 3500mg
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty N/A 1 caps/4 x per day = 4 3500mg

**NOTE: See above for additional daily calcium citrate requirements.Calcium Absorption Tips:
Using a sun lamp (15 minutes): Exposure to sunlight (without UV lotions) approximately 30 minutes

a day may be helpful in maintaining adequate Vitamin D levels which is important in calcium

absorption through the intestine. However, exposure to sunlight may increase the risk of skin cancers.

Please discuss this with your primary medical doctor and/or dermatologist prior to starting this modality.

Adding a slice of lemon with your calcium citrate may help with better absorption of the calcium.

OR

Children's Chewable Vitamins

Procedure
Common Channel Childrens Chewable Vitamins
Calcium Citrate Required
Duodenal Switch-Bilopancreatic Diversion 30”-40” 12 chewables 4500mg
Distal Gastric Bypass 59” or less 12 chewables 4500mg
Medial Gastric Bypass 60”-80” 12 chewables 4500mg
Proximal Gastric Bypass   8 chewables 4500mg
Adjustable Gastric Band N/A 4 chewables 3500mg
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty N/A 4 chewables 3500mg