Post-Op Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Vitamin Supplementation

1. Flintstones with Iron Chewables: Take two daily (usually started upon dismissal from hospital).
2. Calcium Citrate (Citracal 315mg + D) caplets: One caplet three times per day (usually started seven weeks after surgery).

OR

1. Citracal Ultra Dense Calcium Citrate Petites: Need to take a total of 5 tablets per day divided into 3 doses. O.K. to take up to 2 tablets at a time.

OR

1. Citracal + D Creamy Chews: Take 1 chew 2 times per day.
   (Available at Target)
2. B-complex sublingual liquid: Take daily for a dose of 1000mcg of B12 (usually started seven weeks after surgery). (Available at WalMart)

OR

1. Vitamin B 12 injection. Done every three months through family doctor.