Gummy Vitamins?

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

I'm almost 2 weeks out. My surgeon wants me to crush all my medications for now. Not sure why they want chewable vites, though. I'll find out at my check-up on Friday.

I originally bought the Bariatric Advantage chewable multivites after they (Bariatric Advantage/Catalina Lifesciences) ENSURED me that none of their products contain fish or seafood (both, of which, I'm allergic to + iodine.) They're liars. Once I got the bottle and opened it, I realized it said it contains fish in the allergen label. I was so mad! Over $20 wasted for no reason. So frustrated!

That stinks that you wasted that money.. I am looking at my bottle of capsules right here and it states in the allergen information specifically that it's FREE of milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts. I wonder if maybe they've changed their formula since your bottle was produced. Hopefully your doctor will clear you for capsules soon... I get what you're going through with not stomaching the chewables. YUCK.

[WorkItOutWoman 185]

I went a week without taking my multi. Ar first I was doing flint stones but could not tolerate the sweet chalkiness. I decided to switch to a pill cut in quarters but when I tried to swallow I felt as though they were going to get stuck in my throat ( scary). I finally took the Gummy multi yesterday and had no problems. I'm thinking the gummy is better than nothing.

[melodymouse 196]

Evidently Country Life makes a gluten free, iodine free chewable. It is available @ Vitamin Shoppe and GNC to name a few. I haven't tried them myself, but someone mentioned them at support group.

[melodymouse 196]

They may not be complete' date=' but it's better than nothing at all, right? And, if your labs come back off, you can always add in a separate Vitamin of whatever you're lacking. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Heck, I'll even stick those Gummy vites in my Magic Bullet and pulverize the heck out of them. Shouldn't be a problem then. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I have a Facebook group for March, April, and May 2013 sleevers. It's an awesome support group! If you'd like to join (I saw you're scheduled for the beginning of May), you're more than welcomed to. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Those are some of the ones I was looking at! Thanks for the photo. I'll definitely keep them in mind. I don't understand if surgeons approve the Calcium chews (like the Bariatric Advantage chewy bites and Calcium chews) why gummy Multivitamins are such a big deal.[/quote']

Most gummy Vitamins are not sugar free which is the original concern more than that they are harder to digest. It's not as critical with a sleeve either as it is with RNY. But speaking of Bariatric Advantage, they do have Vitamin Crystals that you mix with Water and drink like crystal light. Might be a good alternative for those who can't tolerate chewables. They do not have iodine either.

[BlueBonnet 15]

Khloe: please add me to the FB page.

cddoyle1978@gmail.com

Thanks!

[eerica30 12]

Mind if I come too?

Hi, I'm having Suergery May 16th. I would love to be a part of the F.B group. My email address is eerica30@aol.com. I hope it ok!

[Khloé 89]

Khloe: please add me to the FB page.

cddoyle1978@gmail.com

Thanks!

Just sent you an invitation. Please let me know if you do not receive it.

[Khloé 89]

Hi, I'm having Suergery May 16th. I would love to be a part of the F.B group. My email address is eerica30@aol.com. I hope it ok!

Just sent you an invitation! Please let me know if you do not receive it.

[Khloé 89]

Mind if I come too?

I would love for you to come! Can you send me your e-mail address for Facebook and I'll send you an invitation?

[CECWest 3]

That is cool. I've been taking the capsules this week. I am not too sure about them. You have to take 3 one in the am, afternoon, and the pm. Well I take all 3 while eating a meal. It's so much easier that way at least for me. The crystals sound interesting.

[Leedee72 5]

Im taking Gummy Vitamins and had bloodwork this week. My NUT actually told me to stop taking them for 2 weeks because my levels are to high...

How many do u take a day?

[eerica30 12]

Can you please resend it. I hi the wrong button.

[Khloé 89]

Can you please resend it. I hi the wrong button.

Just sent you a private message.

[jennybittyboo 23]

I would like to join the private fb page. My email address is jennifer.folk@ymail.com.

[Khloé 89]

I would like to join the private fb page. My email address is jennifer.folk@ymail.com.

Just sent you an invitation!