Question:
I just found out that I am Pregnant. whoooohooo! Had my gastric bypass done 7/24/08.

I was wondering if anyone was told by a doctor what vitamins to stop taking while pregnant. i am taking vitamins A thru E, ZINC, and IRON. I have an appt with my doc to get this question answered but just wanting to know if anyone has has to stop any vitamins while preg. thank you :)    — ROSIE408 (posted on December 12, 2011)

December 12, 2011
I would question the doctor. If anybody needs vitamins right now, it's you. You're carring a baby inside you and you have to make sure the right things into you for the health of your baby and you. The best case scenario is the ob/gyn and your surgeon to work together for the best of both. That or somewhere for a high risk pregnancy.
   — Kathleen W.

December 12, 2011
First, congratulations!!! I'm pregnant as well! Here's the good news, just because you've had a gastric bypass, you are not necessarily high risk! :-) WLS patients actually have better outcomes overall because we eat so well! :-D Get on a prenatal instead of your normal multi-vitamin. Make sure you have at least 800 mg of Folic Acid. Stay on your Iron for sure. I would have someone either your OB or your surgan's office do an overall blood check to check for vitamin dificiencies. Bring a list of what you are taking to your OB and ask for their opinion about the other vitamins. The prenatal may be enough! Good luck!
   — Jessica K.