peacequeen 434 Posted January 4, 2012 I'm taking what my doctor has recommended,,not my choice.lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DebiC 181 Posted January 4, 2012 My doctor recommended: 1 Multivitamin (I take the adult Gummy Vitamins from Costco) 1 Calcium (gummy Calcium from Costco) That's it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shirleybstephens 1 Posted October 8, 2014 I take Vitamin d3, vitamin B12 sublingual and Calcium malate chelate added with a daily Multi-Vitamin.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shirleybstephens 1 Posted October 8, 2014 Patients will need to take the following supplements:• Multivitamin• Vitamin B12• CalciumMultivitamins:Make sure the vitamin includes folate (at least 400 mcg daily required) and Iron.< br />Menstruating women or patients with anemia should take a Multivitamin with supplemental iron.Approved Multivitamins: Centrum Performance, Flinstones, costco Vitamins, and various other brands available at stores internationally.Vitamin B12:Patients will need to supplement B12 in their diet, as deficiency is somewhat common and can lead to serious neurological problems.Calcium:Patients will need to take a supplement for calcium/vitamin D complex. This will help prevent osteoporosis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikrchk 1,313 Posted October 8, 2014 Multi- am and pm Biotin am D3 am B12 am fishoil am and pm probiotic am Iron at noon Calcium time release at dinner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherof5 364 Posted October 8, 2014 I was sleeved 6 weeks ago. Breakfast: two BP meds, Vitamin D Lunch: PPI and half Multivitamin Dinner: two BP meds and half multivitamin I asked my doctor about blood work and he mentioned it will be around 3 months. I think at my next visit I will inquire about that but I feel fine. Also, at 2 months out they prescribe the Caltrate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heather_Feather 24 Posted October 8, 2014 Don't worry. We all take a TON. The multi-Vitamins are here to stay. After 6 months, my surgeon allows me to stop taking some of them (ex. Actigall.) I currently take 9 pills a day, and I'm just shy of 5 months post-op. The price is a little outrageous, but I guess I can save a little money by skipping junk/ fast food. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mi75 1,235 Posted October 9, 2014 Truly after reading these posts I don't think i take many at all! upon waking: 1 BP med, 1 PPI, Biotin, B complex, chewable bariatric multi vit 2 chewable calcium citrate with each meal 1 BP med with dinner that's it! bloodwork is all good (so far)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bennettkathryn 1 Posted April 14, 2015 I take 3 Multivitamins. sublingual.html" rel="external nofollow">Vitamin B 12 sublingual, D3 and Calcium tablets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn Clark 10 Posted April 14, 2015 Multi / Iron / Omeprazole / Probiotic 2 hours Calcium / B12 2 hours Calcium / Vitamin D 2 hours Multi / Calcium / Probiotic Multi is chewable Iron is chewable Calcium is a chewable like a caramel chew B12 is sublingual Vitamin D is a regular tablet Omeprazole is capsule Probiotic is capsule but I take it apart and empty into a drink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soon_To_Be_Slimmer 19 Posted April 14, 2015 Vitamins galore! I am 1 month away from my surgery, and my list looks like this: Celebrate Multi chewable (2) Celebrate Calcium Plus 500 (3) B12 sublingual (1) Biotin sublingual (1) Unrelated Med (3) Not too bad, I guess... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaLa Lady 98 Posted April 15, 2015 I have been using Celebrate Vitamins as they offer combinations to cut down on having to take so many individual ones. Some are chewable, some are Gummy type and others are sublingual, your choice. So far they have worked out for my schedule. I get mine thru Amazon prime but you can order through their website also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tracywag 27 Posted April 15, 2015 My nutritionist said children's gummies, my surgeon once gave me the same extensive list as bypass, and the next visit said nothing - just eat right. So I researched best practices (American Bariatric Society I think) and take 1 multi, 1 Calcium a day, B12 1x per week, Probiotics if I feel constipated. I will adjust according to bloodwork results, and keep reading the literature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jb1176 79 Posted April 18, 2015 Two regular prescription melds not related to VGS. 8 chewable multivitamins a day from surgeon's office. 1 Co-Q 10 a day 1 Vitamin D capsule Share this post Link to post Share on other sites