The gastric bypass dramatically improved my well-being. So I am grateful I finally had the surgery after chickening out and cancelling my first surgery date. Months later I would reschedule and this time go through with the surgery on account of my worsening health. Read:My Gastric Bypass Story. And while I am pleased with the outcome such good fortune requires constant vigilance. Gastric bypass vitamin deficiencies often accompany the weight loss and patients need some discipline so as to protect the good health they have won. Read:Bariatric Vitamins is Discontinuing Ever an Option