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Weak Bariatric Vitamin Brands? Doesn't Make Sense...
Midwest Grateful replied to Midwest Grateful's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thanks, everyone, for the feedback! I'm sharing my supplement requirements from my program (see attachment). They expect more than what the typical bariatric vitamins offer, even if I were to take 2-3 per day. Plus my neurologist requires a daily minimum of 25mg of B6 - most don't come close to that, so I'll just take an additional B complex. I'm just surprised the dosages are so low in the vitamins. I'm looking into each supplement suggested here, so I appreciate your input. I start my pre-op liquid diet tomorrow. -
Weak Bariatric Vitamin Brands? Doesn't Make Sense...
Sleeve_Me_Alone replied to Midwest Grateful's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Any Bariatric vitamin should meet the ASMBS guidelines. More of anything does not always mean better and less does not always mean worse/lower quality. I personally take the ProCare 1x daily capsule (iron free, per my doctors orders based on my lab work) and have had perfect labs since surgery. I tolerate them well and know they meet the ASMBS guidelines. -
@trclark23 why do you take so many pills? I was advised to take the multivitamins only 4 times a day with Bariatric fusion. But I’ve been looking at Barilife for my next go around, they have just 1 multivitamin per day.
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@trclark23 why do you take so many pills? I was advised to take the multivitamins only 4 times a day with Bariatric fusion. But I’ve been looking at Barilife for my next go around, they have just 1 multivitamin per day.
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I am facing the same dilemma concerning quitting dipping tobacco. I am trying to decide if I want the bariatric surgery and been told I need to quit dipping before I can have the surgery. I am willing to quit pre surgery and for a while post surgery BUT, I REALLY DO NOT HAVE ANY DESIRE TO QUIT DIPPING. I understand the health risks associated with dipping and am willing to live with that. Am 61 years old and have already given up drinking and smoking and cut way back on what I eat but still need to lose weight (about 60 lbs.). All the response to this post are still about smoking and long term health associated with dipping. As previously stated, I want to dip and am willing to live with the risks. So, the question is, how will dipping post surgery effect the healing process for surgically repaired area and at what point can I dip again after surgery? Any info out there on this?
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Weak Bariatric Vitamin Brands? Doesn't Make Sense...
BabySpoons replied to Midwest Grateful's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I thought I had found the perfect bariatric vitamin from Walgreens (Optifast Post Bariatric) but recently found out it's either completely out of stock or discontinued. So now I am on the search for a good RNY vitamin as well. I was told too by my nutritionist that taking a chewable multiple times a day was better absorbed than taking a bunch of regular pill type vitamins. At least for gastric bypass patients. I need to figure it out soon since I only have a couple weeks supply left. The last thing I need is to become vitamin deficient and have my teeth breaking off like chalk. If I have to, I guess I'll stock up on Flintstone chewables. xD -
Weak Bariatric Vitamin Brands? Doesn't Make Sense...
KathyLev replied to Midwest Grateful's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I use Bari-Slim chewable multi vitamins. They have alot in them - except calcium. I buy Caltrate to take along with the Multi-vitamin. The orange Bari Slim flavor is great - I use that as my "candy" for the day . Here's where I get them : https://www.amazon.com/BariSlim-Complete-Chewable-Bariatric-Multivitamin/dp/B081264LLH -
Cleared for Exercise 3 weeks post op
BabySpoons replied to Nicnak's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I started walking day 1 after surgery to prevent blood clots every few hours for 5-10 minutes. I continued on with that until I was up to a mile once a day. Started inside on my treadmill and walking outside for now until it gets too hot. Today at 10AM it was only 70 degrees with a cool breeze so pushed myself to go round the lake a second time for 2 miles total. 😤 Not bad for someone who was almost completely sedentary pre-op, My bariatric team advises nothing harder than walking until 6 weeks after surgery. Weeks 2-4 light physical activity. Low impact walking and stretching. Weeks 4-8 add cardio activities. Increase walking distance and/or speed. Biking, water aerobics. Easier on joints. 5xs a week for 30 minutes and build from there. Week 6 add strength training twice a week in addition to cardio. I have yet to start the strength training. I had a hiatal hernia repair at the time of my RNY so I'm a bit apprehensive to start. But I do look at the weights as I pass thru the room to go sit in the infrared sauna. LOL Good luck @Nicnak -
Weak Bariatric Vitamin Brands? Doesn't Make Sense...
CarmenG replied to Midwest Grateful's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I'm using the Bariatric Fusion multivitamin chewable. I'm taking 1 three times throughout the day. I added a separate chewable B12, plus a chewable iron, a chewable biotin, and a chewable calcium. The thing with the bypass is that because of the malabsorption, we need to take them several times a day because we don't absorb the way sleevers do. I am a revision from sleeve to bypass (20 days out). It won't do us any good to take a large amount of any vitamin just once or twice a day because we won't absorb it anyway. We'll have better luck taking the regular amounts several times a day. This way, we give our bodies several opportunities to absorb some of the vitamins we're consuming. Also, we shouldn't take iron and calcium together because they compete for absorption. Those should be taken at least 2-3 hours apart. -
Weak Bariatric Vitamin Brands? Doesn't Make Sense...
sleevedinthe817 replied to Midwest Grateful's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I found Barilife one a day bariatric chewable vitamins and they had quite a bit of good stuff in them. I haven’t taken them post-surgery yet because it is too early, but the flavor wasn’t bad when I tried them prior to my sleeve. They upset my tummy a little, but I think I just needed to eat something first. -
Weak Bariatric Vitamin Brands? Doesn't Make Sense...
Midwest Grateful posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi everyone. I'm still looking for new vitamins, especially chewable (no soft gel). Is it me, or are these bariatric vitamin brands super weak? Fusion, ProCare, etc. have low amounts of vitamin B's, etc. I've always invested in high quality vitamins (Brain MD, others). The vitamins recommended by Cleveland Clinic even recommend a good amount of vitamin nutrients, but I don't find them in these bariatric brands. I realize I'd need to take numerous amounts of vitamins/day, but I'd have to take more than 10 multivitamins in these brands. Thoughts? -
I’m taking the chewables from Bariatric Fusion. It’s what my nutritionist suggested. The iron and B12 taste great. (Iron is watermelon flavored and the B12 is grape.) The multivitamin (cherry) and the calcium (caramel) leave a lot to be desired, but they’re not bad.
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@terempel I’m taking Bariatric but they’re so nasty I’m looking for other options. So I need ideas as well. I should have got the gummy kind but then you have to take a calcium pill as well.
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@terempel I’m taking Bariatric but they’re so nasty I’m looking for other options. So I need ideas as well. I should have got the gummy kind but then you have to take a calcium pill as well.
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@terempel I’m taking Bariatric but they’re so nasty I’m looking for other options. So I need ideas as well. I should have got the gummy kind but then you have to take a calcium pill as well.
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@terempel I’m taking Bariatric but they’re so nasty I’m looking for other options. So I need ideas as well. I should have got the gummy kind but then you have to take a calcium pill as well.
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Which brand of supplements are people taking? Bariatric? Regular?
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Which brand of supplements are people taking? Bariatric? Regular?
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UCLA - Center for Obesity & Metabolic Health (COMET)
Colin from California posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hello, I'm pretty new to this website and maybe I don't know how to optimize the search function yet but I'm looking for people who have had experience with the Center for Obesity and Metabolic Health at UCLA. what little I've seen on Bariatric Pal is about 5 years old and would love to hear about more recent experiences. How was your overnight stay? how has the post-op care been? I'm about 3 weeks out and I'm getting nerves. Thanks! -
It's 6 months since my mini gastric bypass. I have lost total of 55 Kg or 121.25 lbs. My weight loss trend is still hovering around 6 Kg (13.2 lbs) loss/month. But from last 3 months, I have seen increase in my hunger. In terms of percentage, the increase would be 20 % as compared to the 3 months back. Is this normal? I am also spending a lot of time for workout - around 6 hours of cardio and 12 hours for strength training + HIIT + weights every week. Not sure if that along with muscle i am developing is causing this hunger? or maybe its normal? Also, lost my job to layoffs recently but finances are not an issue. So just trying to maintain calm and avoid any emotional eating. My current weight is 92.5 Kg or 203.5 lbs. Should I get my metabolism evaluated to see my calorie requirement or wait upto 1 year for weight to stabilize? I had my surgery outside country of residence due to surgery wait times. I do teleconference with bariatric surgeon every 3 months, but no in person visit option available. Please suggest. Thank you -
Should I have the surgery?
Arabesque replied to GreatHope's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Best thing I ever did. As @The Greater Fool said yes there are horror stories but there are horror stories & stories of complications with every surgery. Bariatric surgery has some of lowest stats of post surgical complications. I’ve read they’re lower than an appendectomy. And the risk of serious health complications & the risk of earlier death are much higher with obesity. I didn’t have any comorbidities before my surgery. No high blood pressure, cholesterol ok, no heart or breathing issues, no sleep apnea. But it was only a matter of time before I did. Now I’ve lost weight they likely will never happen. Regardless of what we all say (& we will be pro surgery here even those who may have had issues), this has to be a decision only you can truely make not anyone else. You have to be ready to commit to this 100% as much of the successful weight loss & maintenance is mental. The surgery provides you a tool & a limited time of bonuses effects to help get you started but the majority of the work is what you will have to do yourself. It is not an easy out to weight loss. Meet with a surgeon & a therapist who specialises in supporting bariatric & disordered eating patients & ask your husband to accompany you to some appointments. He can ask questions then too which may alleviate some of his concerns. All the best whatever you choose to do. -
I’ve been thinking about bariatric surgery for a few years now. I was actually scheduled to get a sleeve a few years ago but my financing fell through at the last minute. I’ve been heavy my whole life and nothing has worked long term. I feel like it’s either surgery or be heavy my whole life. I want to get it but my partner doesn’t like the idea and my parents are super against it.. I’ve heard horror stories about complications. Should I have the surgery? Was it worth it? I’m 255 now but my highest weight was 278. The lowest I’ve ever gotten by diet and exercise was 211 (on keto which damaged my liver so I had to stop).
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Portion Sizes (and the Dreaded Foaming)
Heatherhei replied to Deep6's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
The foamies are definitely no fun! I imagine it may have been it was too heavy on your stomach. If you have a FB you should join my June 2023 bariatric support group June 2023 Bariatric | Facebook -
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Let's Collect Some Data!
hills&valleys replied to ms.sss's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
This is a great idea but would love to see one more category added. The different bariatric procedures can greatly effect the rate of loss due to levels of restriction, absorption, etc. 1. Basics: GENDER, AGE (at time of surgery) , HEIGHT - F, 62, 5'5" 2. Total Weight lost in the 6 months BEFORE surgery (if any) - 6.5 LBS 3. Weight on DAY OF SURGERY. - 202.5 LBS 4. Weight at 1 MONTH POST surgery - 187.4 LBS 5. Weight at 3 MONTHs POST surgery - 170.8 LBS 6. Weight at 6 MONTHs POST surgery - TBD 7. Weight at 12 MONTHs POST surgery - TBD I had my VSG surgery on 3/3/23 have just hit my 4 month post-op. I currently weigh 162.4 for a total loss of 40.1 LBS in 4 months. -
July 2023 buddies?
deepdarkgreen replied to LibrarianErin's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Excellent! I am doing SADI-S with Dr Roslin, but not at Lenox Hill. He also practices out of Northern Westchester Hospital. The bariatric doctor that I saw recommended him and I read one of his papers published on the Lenox Hill website. Once I understood his rationale behind preferring the SADI-S surgery, I made my decision. It's nice to meet another SADI-S patient!
