Table 5.
Number of patients (%) using supplements prior to, and at 12 and 24 months after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
| Variable | Preoperative | 12 months | 24 months |
|---|---|---|---|
|
no. with available data/total no: |
115/117 |
107/117 |
96/117 |
| No supplement |
99 (86.1%) |
16 (15.0%) |
12 (12.5%) |
| Multivitamin |
11 (9.6%) |
79 (73.8%) |
70 (72.9%) |
| Cobalamin |
4 (3.5%) |
26 (24.3%) |
29 (30.2%) |
| Folic acid |
5 (4.4%) |
23 (21.5%) |
18 (18.8%) |
| Calcium |
2 (1.8%) |
28 (26.2%) |
35 (36.5%) |
| Iron | 2 (1.8%) | 3 (2.8%) | 16 (16.7%) |
No = Number.