Why would vitamins be needed forever after a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy?

It is recommeded to take a multivitamin for patients that had a sleeve gastrectomy.  Even though this procedure does not have significant impact on the overall absorptive funcition, the current standard is to supplement your body with these important nutrients to maximize cellular function. Even if you have not had weight loss surgery, I still recommed a multivitamin to make sure sure that your body is functioning optimally.

Almost all of the vitamins and minerals that we get come from our food.  Couple this with the knowledge of what is in the standard American diet and you can see why many experts recommend that EVERY adult take a daily multivitamin even if they have never had weight loss surgery!. 

After weight loss surgery (regardless of what surgery is done), patients take in significantly less food so they REALLY need to make sure they are taking taking their vitamin and mineral supplements to prevent deficiencies.  Although the exact vitamin and mineral regimen that weight loss surgery patients need is still being debated, I think it is fair to say that the need for some type of supplementation is universally accepted.