Why You Need Calcium After Weight Loss Surgery

- Low or no sugar
- Calcium Citrate for the best absorption
- Vitamin D
Your Body No Longer Absorbs Nutrients As Easily
When you undergo weight loss surgery, there are changes made to your digestive systems that effect your ability to absorb certain nutrients. Bariatric surgery patients and other WLS patients are at particular risk for challenges with specific absorption, particularly calcium and vitamin D.
Massive Weight Loss Effects Your Bone Density
Low Calcium Intake Contributes To Weight Gain
Believe it or not, low calcium intake is considered a contributing factor to obesity and associated co-morbidities such as hypertension. After undergoing WLS, the goal is to continue to lose pounds until you reach a healthier weight. Then the goal is to maintain it with proper nutrition and exercise. The last thing a WLS patient wants is to gain back those pounds, and by taking calcium regularly that can be avoided. Having a healthy calcium intake allows the body to facilitate the excretion of fecal fat and may help increase core body temperature.
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May 07, 2020 • Posted by Ammi
My surgery was 3/20/3018, at my dentist appointment last October I had 13 cavities, and had to have one molar removed. I’ve never had oral issues until now. I didn’t take vitamins like I should have. TAKE YOUR VITAMINS…
Oct 29, 2019 • Posted by Alyna
I had gastric bypass about 15 years ago & I’m in my 50’s & have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. I’m unable to work or enjoy activities like I used to. Please take your calcium!
May 24, 2019 • Posted by Joyce
Thanks for this vital Imformation ! We need to know.
Apr 01, 2019 • Posted by Brenda
Such good information to know, thanks!
Jan 22, 2019 • Posted by Lee
Thanks for this post, freshly out of hospital, just questioning what will help me and what won’t.
Dec 20, 2018 • Posted by Pamela
I can’t take calcium as it makes me break out like I have the chicken pox. 😕
Dec 05, 2017 • Posted by Mary Simmons
Thank you so much for posting this information. I’m a three month post-op WLS patient. And just learned the true benefit of calcium citrate. Again thanks.