The American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons published nutrition recommendations for weight loss surgery patients in 2008. You can download and read the recommendations for yourself here. This document is extremely helpful. It includes information on diet progression, vitamin recommendations, and information on complications and micronutrient deficiencies. I’d highly recommend reading it for yourself.
In the meantime, I’ll include the recommendations for vitamin supplementation. The ASMBS recommendations are a good place to start with supplementation, but know that you may need to alter your vitamin regimen based on your personal labwork.
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Last week, I attended a local support group meeting for the first time in a few months. Unfortunately, it was an exercise in futility that once again proves that expert advice can be anything but. This surgery is for life. As patients, it is our responsibility to educate ourselves. We have a vested interest in our health that our doctors simply do not share.
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Why is it Important?
Vitamin B12, or cyanocobalamin (cyanoCbl), is a water-soluble vitamin. It is required for the formation of red blood cells, neurological function, and DNA synthesis. B12 serves as a cofactor for the enzymes responsible for breaking down homocysteine, a crucial step in DNA synthesis.
