Reduce confusion related to vitamins and minerals - While there are many different options to choose from when it comes to selecting the vitamin that is right for you, it is important to use caution, as not all vitamins are created equal.  And most vitamins available are not appropriate for patients who have had bariatric surgery.  There is a multitude of information available to you when choosing a vitamin supplement and it is all of this information that can often lead to confusion.

By working with your Bariatric Surgeon, Building Blocks Stepping Stone protocol helps to eliminate the confusion by defining a clear path of what vitamins you need take and when you should take them.  Keep in mind that the timelines established in the above chart are estimates.  Everyone will react differently to surgery and you should consult your physician prior to changing the form of your supplement.
 

Adapt to your changing needs - Proper nutrition is critical following surgery, and vitamin and mineral supplementation will be necessary for the rest of your life.  But Building Blocks recognizes that there are different needs associated with your post-surgical life.  Immediately following surgery, it will be more difficult to obtain much of your nutrient needs from the food that you eat and because of this, you will be limited by the form of supplements that you can tolerate.  Most bariatric physicians put their patients on a liquid diet for several weeks immediately following surgery and Building Blocks Liquid Multiple is the perfect vitamin for this early post operative period.  As soon as you and your physician feel that you are ready, you may transition to chewable and then ultimately to capsules for your multivitamin needs.  Our goal is to adapt along with you by providing vitamin options (liquid, chewable or capsule) that support these changes.
 

Minimize your expense - By providing you options to the form of the vitamin and mineral supplements that you take, Building Blocks allows you to gradually reduce your supplement costs.  Our Stepping Stone Protocol is also designed to reduce the amount of supplements that you require as you move further out from your surgery.