I had a tummy tuck 15 years after my by-pass. Prior to that I had my gallbladder out. At that time it was done with a 8 inch incision. (Laparoscopic surgery wasn’t around yet). They told me at that time they had to cut my stomach muscles. They could’nt repair them at that time, but, told me at a later date. Well, life went flying by. 15 years later I decided to go for it. Medicare wouldn’t cover it, even though my muscles were destroyed during Gallbladder surgery. I was angry, I tried, but they weren’t budging. Anyway, I had the TT (paid out of pocket). The only regret that I had was that I didn’t do it 13 years ago. Good luck

As far as vitamins go. My surgeon keeps me up to date with what is required (even after 15 years). I take 2 multi vitamin supplements/daily; 1500mg of calcium/daily; 2 - 50,000 U of Vitamin D weekly; 1000 ml/B12 monthly (shots). Magnesium; iron also. If you don’t, watch out. It’ll catch up to you. Even taking all those supplements I still have trouble keeping them above the recommended level. It’s a lifetime commitment. Calcium has been hard to keep up with, and I now have Osteoporosis. Being diligent is a must.