Multivitamin Adherence Following Bariatric Surgery

Adherence to Multivitamin Use Following Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss

Additional micronutrient supplementation is required due to the changes in the gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology following bariatric surgery along with decreased dietary intake and rapid weight loss. Good adherence to post-operative vitamins is essential to maintain healthy vitamin levels in the body following bariatric surgery. The hypothesis of this study is that patients receiving a weekly survey intervention will have better adherence to post-operative vitamins.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Planning to undergo a Roux En Y Gastric Bypass or Sleeve Gastrectomy at Wake Forest Baptist Health

Exclusion Criteria:

• Admission for a psychiatric event in the past year
• History of nausea and/or significant complaint of post-operative nausea
• History of stricture and/or significant complaint of post-operative stricture
• History of ulcer and/or significant complaint of post-operative ulcer
• History of major depression or psychiatric disorder