more reasonable multivitamins

[kitty323 1]

Hello everyone, I've currently been taking the Bariatric Advantage Multivitamins EA, but is there a more reasonably priced alternative for us, that we can use with the same benefits? Thanx

[NMJG 1,266]

blecchhh, those are so gross.

I take Trader Joe's High Potency chewable Multivitamins.

[Koofka 59]

I've been using a chewable called Enhanced Energy - Whole food Multivitamin (Mango pineapple Flavor) by Kal. Pretty good, get them online from LuckyVitamin.com. $13.62 for 60 (I take 2 a day).

They recently sent us a coupon code for 25% off through the end of March, LUCKYVIT25. Feel free to use (FYI no affiliation, my lady is just a bargain hunter).

[Blondiee 278]

blecchhh, those are so gross.

I take Trader Joe's High Potency chewable Multivitamins.

I took those pre-op...they are good and a great value!

[Bluesea71 698]

I also take the chewable ones from trader joes. I don't like swallowing big pills and they actually taste good! The Barriatric dietitian at Kaiser recommended them and said to take two a day

[kitty323 1]

So I can take the Trader Joe's high potency chewable multivitamins, instead of Bariatric Advantage, that will meet the requirements that I need at 4 weeks post op?

[Bluesea71 698]

Kitty 323 - I am pre-op but have started the Vitamin routine required post-op. in addition to the 2 trader joes chewables (200% of daily value) I take:

1500 calcium citrate (chewable Barriatric advantage Carmels)

B12

B1 (50-100 mg per day)

D3 (1000-1500 per day)

Iron (45-60mg per day)

[Bluesea71 698]

Kitty 323 - I am pre-op but have started the Vitamin routine required post-op. in addition to the 2 trader joes chewables (200% of daily value) I take:<br>

1500 mg calcium citrate (3 500 mg chewable Barriatric advantage Carmels) <br>

B12<br>

B1 (50-100 mg per day)<br>

D3 (1000-1500 per day)<br>

Iron (45-60mg per day)

[Bluesea71 698]

Kitty 323 - I am pre-op but have started the Vitamin routine required post-op. in addition to the 2 trader joes chewables (200% of daily value) I take:<br>

1500 calcium citrate (chewable Barriatric advantage Carmels) <br>

B12<br>

B1 (50-100 mg per day)<br>

D3 (1000-1500 per day)<br>

Iron (45-60mg per day)

And Biotin hoping to reduce Hair loss post-op!

[Busymomof3 181]

I still stick with my Flintstones Complete

[kari61 128]

I use the GNC chewables for women...

[Vixynne 695]

I still stick with my Flintstones Complete

Those are the ones I use, too--but I use the CVS generic version. Love 'em! Only about $12 for a HUGE bottle; I take two per day.

But the Vitamin that has helped me the most so far has been my sublingual Vitamin B...I take a megadose of 5000mcg per day and it has made a GIGANTIC difference in my mood (no more winter blahs), my sleep quality, and my energy levels.

[pharmd08 18]

Centrum makes an adult formula chewable (orange flavor) that was pretty good and reasonably priced. It is a little hard to find, I first found it at a local private owned pharmacy. Depending on what your surgeon recommends you may need to take some supplements (iron or b Vitamins, etc.). My surgeon had a list either take a bariatric Vitamin or take a regular multi and these supplements.

[bennettkathryn 1]

They are horrible and disgusting. I used to take them and almost always felt nauseous. I consulted my doctor’s office who advised me on some multi-plus Multivitamin capsules from Vita4Life. I have been taking them for three years now and have no complaints. They are available on Amazon.< /p>

[newbiesleever 57]

Hi Bennettkathyn, I was just on Amazon looking for the Vita4Life Vitamins.. How big are the capsules? I really hate swallowing pills, especially big Vitamin ones.. Any change you can send a picture of the Vitamin? Would greatly appreciate it!

Edited October 13, 2014 by newbiesleever