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Can anyone suggest a good Multivitamin, preferably petite and not a chewable? I've been taking the Bariatric Advantage Chewable (Oranrge) and I am kind of sick of the flavor.

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vitafusion multivites chewable have all kinds of flavor in one bottle so it is never the same.

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I'm looking for a quality Vitamin too (nut. says stay away from Centrum, one a day, and several others) and so far I've not had much luck, she did say Nature's Way was good, so I tried the liquid version (pills are huge) and it is pretty gross, so I advise staying away :). And for some reason you are supposed to stay away from Gummy (per nut.) so I can't even try the Alive gummy version. So I hope some people can chime in with some good Vitamins.< /p>

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I use the Celebrate brand chewable vitamins in blackberry flavor...they actually taste good to me. I purchase them through my surgeon's office, and they are also available online.

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Anyone know the reasons to stay away from the gummy vitamins? That's what I've been taking is the Alive gummies and I have a Gummy Calcium, I didn't know you're supposed to stay away from them, does anyone know why?

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I drink EcoDrink for my Vitamins. My nutritionist appoves it. It comes in a 30 day supply, half orange flavor & half berry flavor. You mix it with 16 oz of Water (come with a bottle), I like the flavor plus I get 16 oz of water as well. They sell it at both Sams & costco plus you can get it on Amazon.< /p>

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Hi Cooper, I don't have an explanation for the no gummy vitamins, I just have a list that said to avoid Centrum, One A Day, flinstone, generic store brands and no Gummy Vitamins. Although, I did find this online, which may help: http://foodladyrd.com/multivitamin-supplements-for-bariatric-patients/. I would think the concern for sugar content may play a role in this advice as well.

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I dont take Vitamins. My Vitamin levels are fine except B-12 which I get injections weekly. My doctor told me if your not deficient in vitamins then they are pretty much a waste of money because if your body cant use it then you just paid for expensive pee. If you're not deficient in vitamins I would say not to worry about it. Its more for the by pass patients that need the vitamins. We can still absorb nutrients.

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My surgeon suggests Centrum complete. Funny how they are all different. Mine told me to avoid gummies because try aren't as complete as the others. I guess it doesn't really matter as long as you find one that has all the Vitamins you need and you can stand taking them.

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Gastric Bypass need to avoid the Centrums and Flinstones because they have alittle sugar..but fine for Bands..recommended by my nutritionist..but not the gummies..they lack some needed nutrients

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My surgeon recommended Centrum and Flintstones with Iron. That is what I take.

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I'm looking for a quality Vitamin too (nut. says stay away from centrum' date=' one a day, and several others) and so far I've not had much luck, she did say Nature's Way was good, so I tried the liquid version (pills are huge) and it is pretty gross, so I advise staying away <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />. And for some reason you are supposed to stay away from Gummy (per nut.) so I can't even try the Alive gummy version. So I hope some people can chime in with some good Vitamins.[/quote']

Swanson Vitamins online has a bariatric line of top quality vitamins. Different favors too.

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Consider the one from vita4life.net.

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I bought some petite Vitamins at GNC.

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