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I am having trouble with my Vitamins. I have a liquid multi and a liquid B from GNC and they seem to shall I say- move through my system quickly.:speechles I had the clerk help me, but I think she thought I had bi-pass surgery. Does anyone have this problem? Can you recommend and alternate brand or dosage for bandsters?

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Centrum chewables - the orange flavor, and Caltrate (I think?) chewable Ca. I lalso supplement with L-carnatine, coq10, fish oil and the occasional Biotin.< /p>

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I use the Flinstones and the Viactiv Calcium. Here's a thread from a short time ago with some good info on the subject: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=17627&highlight=vitamins

Tricia pointed out to me that the Viactiv Multi-Vitamin does not contain Iron. I contacted the company and they are considering a new formula. We'll see what happens.

I will probably buy the Centrum as I've heard many say on LBT they are better tasting than the Flinstones. I share my Flinstones with my boys, so we will probably go through them in no time. ;)

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I take Nature's Plus multi liquid Vitamin which I buy at a health food store. I find the quality is better than GNC. I also take liquid Vitamin B-complex and liquid calcium/magnesium.

Hope you find one that works!

Kelli

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I see a lot of people are taking Flintstones. I am also. I have been taking 2 a day. How many is everyone taking? I just decided to take two, not because I was told to do that. But I don't know if I am taking enough.

Thanks,

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