doingthisforme 36 Posted June 30, 2013 I've been struggling with what Vitamins to get preand post. With what I need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Band Mom 3 17 Posted June 30, 2013 I've been struggling with what Vitamins to get preand post. With what I need. Hello, I have been reading the forums for almost 6 months and it seems that a great majority use the Flintstones vitamins. I do think that when you meet with your nutritionist, he or she will be able to offer suggestions. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoccerMomma73 1,867 Posted June 30, 2013 It does vary a lot...some docs are anti-flintstones but they'll likely give you a list of what they consider good. I take 2 flintstones complete daily (Kroger generic) 2000 units Vitamin D once daily, and Calcium + D twice a day. I also get a B12 shot once a month but I was doing that and the Vitamin D for years before my RNY. Funny enough my vitamin D is the highest it's ever been so I'm actually only taking it 2-3 times a week now. (And its staying up) HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 206.8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiminishingDawn 50 Posted June 30, 2013 I did flint stones initially because they were tolerable and then switched over to a regular adult chewable. I didn't understand why some people stayed on a kids Vitamin. I don't think bariatric ones are needed either. I've done 2 regular adult Vitamins and found they serve me well after 7 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pam Peltz 56 Posted June 30, 2013 I recently sent for a sample pack of Celebrate Vitamins. I really like them. Taste great and made for Bariatrics. $3 for the sample pack that you get back on first order. I'm going with them replacing as I run out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doingthisforme 36 Posted June 30, 2013 Thanks everyone. My dr.mentioned Flintstones but I was doubtful. How can I be loosing nutrients and easily replace with kid Vitamins. I've been to pharmacies countless times stand there sress and leave. .....thanks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamworthit 208 Posted June 30, 2013 I recently sent for a sample pack of Celebrate Vitamins. I really like them. Taste great and made for Bariatrics. 3 for the sample pack that you get back on first order. I'm going with them replacing as I run out. I use the grape Celebrate. They are pretty good. Calcium is the one I need to do a better job with. I need to find a higher dose calcium because I never seem to get all five chewables in per day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeepchick42 193 Posted June 30, 2013 It does vary a lot...some docs are anti-flintstones but they'll likely give you a list of what they consider good. I take 2 flintstones complete daily (Kroger generic) 2000 units Vitamin D once daily' date=' and Calcium + D twice a day. I also get a B12 shot once a month but I was doing that and the vitamin D for years before my RNY. Funny enough my vitamin D is the highest it's ever been so I'm actually only taking it 2-3 times a week now. (And its staying up) HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 206.8[/quote'] I think I read somewhere that vitamin d is fat soluble so the more weight you lose the higher it'll be. I'm not positive tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countrygirl 84 Posted June 30, 2013 I've been struggling with what Vitamins to get preand post. With what I need. I'm taking 1flintstones w/zinc &iron, liquid Calcium w/d3 plus 1 extra Vitamin d softgel /5000 iu daily. I take the liquid 2times daily & 2hrs apart from flintstones vitamin so I don't get constipated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doingthisforme 36 Posted July 1, 2013 You are post op? If so how long? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoccerMomma73 1,867 Posted July 1, 2013 I think I read somewhere that Vitamin d is fat soluble so the more weight you lose the higher it'll be. I'm not positive tho. Yup and without as much fat the body can't hoard it all like it used to. Curious once I stop losing (hopefully no time soon!!) and stabilize, where the D will go! HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 206.8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeepchick42 193 Posted July 1, 2013 Yup and without as much fat the body can't hoard it all like it used to. Curious once I stop losing (hopefully no time soon!!) and stabilize' date=' where the D will go! HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 206.8[/quote'] Thank god cause I've been low for like 8 years. I was taking 2000 units before surgery and was wondering how I was going to get enough afterwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoccerMomma73 1,867 Posted July 1, 2013 Thank god cause I've been low for like 8 years. I was taking 2000 units before surgery and was wondering how I was going to get enough afterwards. I've been on it for like 5 so same story, it's still higher than the surgeon expected! Although he did make fun of my white skin...I just freaking got back from the Florida keys, this is as dark as this girl gets!!!! HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 206.8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countrygirl 84 Posted July 1, 2013 You are post op? If so how long? I'm pre op but already been on Vitamins for 3months &feel a bit more s live Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doingthisforme 36 Posted July 1, 2013 I'm preop too.taking centrun multi seprate c and d. Just prepping and worrying. With surgery on July 10 so soon. So many things on my mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
