Vitamins?

[Nahila1122 4]

My surgery is scheduled for January 24th and I'm getting together all the things I will need. My doctor says to take a chewable Multivitamin after surgey and I just wanted to know if you all might know of a good one to take. Also any other suggestions for supplements would be appreciated. Thanks.

[justfoundthisboard 25]

I take all Bariatric Advantage Vitamins -recommended by my nutritionist, available on several websites and even on Amazon (free shipping with an over $35 purchase).

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I bought all the Bariatric Advantage Vitamins and dislike the large chewable chalky multivitamin. I found an excellent liquid multivitamin and compared it to BA multivitamin, and this has more Vitamin content than BA. It is called Nature's Plus Source of Life Gold liquid.

I go to a Compound Pharmacy where I live (they make different compounds). The Pharmacist is very knowledgeable and said I need nothing but this. However, I still take the chewable Iron, Vitamin D and the B-12 shot.

I looked online and this liquid multivitamin is available online.

[kimk1999 450]

I actually take Vitafusion Gummy Multivitamins. If I take something with zinc I'll become extremely nauseated. This is the only one I can find without zinc. My nutritionist said it was acceptable and I didn't need anything else.

[Sherlock1969 231]

The chewable multivitamins would make me gag after a few days...as soon as I started chewing it created this chalky dust in my mouth and that was all she wrote. I now take Alive multivitamins and my nutritionist approved...you can get them at The Vitamin Shoppe and I think even Walmart and Walgreens are starting to sell them.

[Nahila1122 4]

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm going to check your suggestions out and see what works for me.

[gowalking 10,790]

Believe it or not...Flintstones chewable multi-vitamins. They're not too big and not too chalky. My doctor said they were fine but of course check with your doctor before trying any of our suggestions.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Caution, do not buy a lot when you are deciding. You may not like something. I was able to give my husband the BA multivitamins as the chalky taste doesn't bother him. I think they are too pricey also.

[chasingadream 1,311]

Believe it or not...Flintstones chewable multi-Vitamins. They're not too big and not too chalky. My doctor said they were fine but of course check with your doctor before trying any of our suggestions.

I also take the flintstones....they are comparable to the chewable Centrum that was recommended but i had trouble finding.

I bought the Bariatric Advantage Vitamins online and they were YUCKY and I also tried the Calcium from them and they were YUCKIER...lol....just my opinion....i know some people are okay with them....

I just go to CVS and get them now....alot cheaper!

Good luck with it all!

Edited December 29, 2013 by chasingadream

[SandyM 1,956]

I do the Gummy womens multi Vitamins, gummy B complex and the gummy calciums. They are my daily "candy".

[Yadiordz 346]

Hi

I take the Flinstones chewable they are great and do not upset my stomach like the others , I tried different kind before those and all upsate my stomach.

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

Bariartic Advantage sends out samples. I take those and Nature's Made fish oil Gummy. Ask your dietitian for their thoughts.

Good luck with your journey. I love the band and it was the best thing I did for me.

[terrydumont46 1,954]

i love the Gummy multi Vitamins. i love that they are sweet. also chewable chocolate Calcium. they are like eating a little candy. i also take vit. B12 vit b50with thiamine and vit. d. i started Biotin for hair loss and i think it is working. i full bottles of bariatic advantage multivit. and Calcium but was gagging on the chalkiness of them.

[B-52 7,113]

First and foremost...LISTEN to your Dr.'s recommendations....and everyone here has made good suggestions for "Chewable" Vitamins....

I do NOT condone the following to anybody, but it is example of one getting to know YOUR band,,,,I am almost 3 years out, and these are the Vitamins I take every morning.....I do NOT Crush any of them.....

And of course, I would never assume to know someone else's band, nor can anyone assume to know mine....

Again, this is ME....and I know MY band....eventually over time you will get to know yours...what you can and cannot do, eat, etc

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Follow your Dr.'s directions...it is important to take "Chewable" vitamins, as well as chewing your food properly and efficiently....

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[LI Lady 64]

I've tried a few different chewable brands to find one I like. My nutritionist said to make sure that it contains Thiamin (B vitamin). One of the chewables I tried didn't have it. I found that I can tolerate the taste after a day or two. You just have to keep trying until you find one you like. Everyone has different tastes, so one person might say something is terrible, but you might like it. You will find the same things with the Protein shakes.

Good luck!!