February 2025

Supplementation for gastric sleeve and gastric bypass patients

0-6 WEEKS :

OPTION 1    (All-in-One)

Bari-Complete x 1 sachet  (18g)  per day.  Start with 1/3 sachet and gradually increase, as discussed with dietitian or doctor.  Always use in divided doses – see instructions on packaging.  Order on-line or via app.   www.bari-complete.com. Not available anywhere else.

OPTION 2   (Separate supplements)

  1. ‘Bonvit Plus’ or Centrum x 1 tablet, crushed, per day
  2. Nature Fresh Calcium & Magnesium Complex Powder : 4 ml of powder TWICE a day.

There is no scoop in the container, you must measure off the ml (= 1600 mg calcium

citrate in total).  Suggestions on how to use it are on the tub.

  1. ‘Ferrimed’ syrup x 5 ml daily for males and non-menstruating females,

and 5-10 ml daily for menstruating females (from 4 weeks post-op),

do not take together with calcium

FROM 6 WEEKS ONWARDS :

OPTION 1    (All-in-One)

  1. Bari-Complete x 1 sachet (18g) per day, in divided doses- see instructions on packaging.

Order on- line or via app.   www.bari-complete.com

  1. Additional iron may be required.
  2. Vit B12, injection every 2 months, or as prescribed by your surgeon. Supplement with

intramuscular Vit B12,  1000 micrograms  (=1 mg)

The vial is 10 ml and consists of 10 x 1 ml doses (1 ml = 1000 micrograms).  The vial is re-

sealable with a long shelf-life.  You will need a prescription for injectable Vit. B12 –

telephone your surgeon’s receptionist for a prescription.

  1. Vit. D in the form of ‘Calciferol’ will be prescribed by your surgeon, if Vit. D is needed (this

is evident from your blood tests).

OPTION 2   (Separate supplements)

  1. Bonvit Plus or Centrum x 1 tablet per day (you may now swallow the tablet)
  2. Nature Fresh Calcium Complex Tablets : take 3 tablets TWICE a day (= 1200 mg

calcium citrate in total)

OR

Nature Fresh Calcium & Magnesium Complex Powder :  4 ml of powder TWICE a day.

There is no scoop in the container, you must measure off the ml (= 1600 mg calcium

citrate in total).  Suggestions on how to use it are on the tub.

OR

GNC Calcium Citrate Plus :  7 caplets per day (= 1400 mg calcium citrate in total)

Morning :  2 caplets

Midday :  2 caplets

Evening:  3 caplets

  1. ‘Autrin’ x 1 capsule daily (replaces Ferrimed syrup). If this is not available, use either

Ferrimed tablets x 2 tablets daily  (they can be taken together)  OR  ‘Astyfer’ x 2 tablets

daily (they can be taken together)

  1. Vit B12, injection every 2 months, or as prescribed by your surgeon. Supplement with

intramuscular Vit B12,  1000 micrograms  (=1 mg) The vial is 10 ml and consists of 10 x 1 ml doses (1 ml = 1000 micrograms).  The vial is re-sealable with a long shelf-life.  You will need a prescription for injectable Vit. B12 – telephone your surgeon’s receptionist for a prescription.

5 .  Vit. D in the form of ‘Calciferol’ will be prescribed by your surgeon, if Vit. D is needed

(this is evident from your blood tests).

All products are available at  Clicks or Dis-Chem branches, as well as at most pharmacies.

Bari-Complete is only available as an on-line order or via the app.

www.bari-complete.com

Judy Kotze