Nutrition information
One of our experienced dietitians will work alongside you to provide personalised support. They will help you stay healthy and so you can get the best possible results after your surgery or on your journey with weight loss medications.
Before weight loss (bariatric) surgery our dietitian will talk you through ways to develop healthy habits that will help set you up for long-term success.
After surgery, your dietitian will support you through each stage. They’ll make sure you’re getting enough protein and necessary vitamins and minerals as your body heals. They will also help you learn new ways of eating and drinking. With their help, you can reach your goals in a healthy and sustainable way.
Multivitamins and supplements
After weight loss surgery, your body won’t absorb vitamins and minerals in quite the same way as before. This makes vitamin and mineral deficiencies more common. To help protect your health, it’s important to take a bariatric-strength multivitamin every day, for life. Think of it as a simple step that prevents problems before they start. Prevention is always easier than treatment.
Your dietitian will guide you in choosing the multivitamin that best suits your needs. The commonly prescribed Mvite isn’t suitable after weight loss surgery, as it doesn’t contain all of the nutrients your body will now need.
If you’ve had a gastric bypass, you’ll also need additional calcium and vitamin D to help keep your bones strong and healthy.
When you leave hospital, you’ll be given thiamine (Vitamin B1) to take for the first three weeks. This gives your body an extra layer of support as you recover.
In the first two years after surgery, your team will keep a close eye on your blood tests and let you know if extra supplements are needed. After that, your GP will continue to check your levels with annual blood tests, so you can feel confident you’re staying on track for the long term.
Each surgical centre might do things a bit differently. Below is our pathway for the different dietary stages for weight loss (bariatric) surgery.
As a patient, you’ll be given direct access to our exclusive Patient Resource Centre where you’ll find clear advice and simple tips to guide you both before and after surgery.
Take a big step toward a longer, healthier life.
