Diva2Be 21 Posted May 19, 2014 My surgery is Thursday and I'm getting overwhelmed!! Sooo many options for Vitamins. Recognizing everyone's tastes are different, I'm hoping to gauge what most people tolerate well that's affordable so I can go buy/order online for my arrival home. Thanks!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellamabella 9 Posted May 19, 2014 My surgery is Thursday and I'm getting overwhelmed!! Sooo many options for Vitamins. Recognizing everyone's tastes are different, I'm hoping to gauge what most people tolerate well that's affordable so I can go buy/order online for my arrival home. Thanks!!! i got all my Vitamins in liquid form. a mutlivitamin with Iron, B12, Biotin ( for my hair), super b complex , Vitamin d3 and Calcium. 1 Gr8fulMiniMe reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted May 19, 2014 I did liquid vitamins for the first four weeks after surgery: Multivitamin, Calcium, and Iron -- plus sublingual B12. For the liquids I used Wellesse brand (available via Amazon and other places) and took a double dose. After four weeks I switched to Trader Joe's High Potency chewable multi's, Citracal Petites (although I think I am going to change to Celebrate Chewables), generic Vitamin D, and Jarrow's Vitamin K2. I still do the liquid iron since that's what I seem to tolerate best. My labs have always been great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryBro63 410 Posted May 19, 2014 I was the exact same way!! What I ended up settling on was the Centrum chewables (since it's the only one I could find that had all the Vitamins and Iron together), and the Solaray B-Complex chewables. Also for the Calcium, I use the Bariatric Advantage chewable Calcium Squares. As per my research, my nutritionist, and my surgeon, this combinations covers everything. Wish you the best!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diva2Be 21 Posted May 19, 2014 Many thanks to you all. I was advised to stay clear of liquid vitamins until 6 plus wks for fear of me not getting it all down in addition to my protein...but it is my preference. I will go with chewables for now and see how I respond post surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MKCMom 17 Posted May 20, 2014 I have been using chewable and gummies and it's been fine. It's like my "candy" throughout the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh2xh 70 Posted May 20, 2014 I have tried a number of calcium chews. They made me sick as a dog. I wish thier was a liquid Calcium.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted May 20, 2014 @@Josh2xh there are all sorts of liquid Calcium out there, here is just one: http://www.amazon.com/Bluebonnet-Liquid-Calcium-Magnesium-Citrate-blueberry/dp/B00028P0ZK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gomekast 559 Posted May 20, 2014 I have tried a number of calcium chews. They made me sick as a dog. I wish thier was a liquid Calcium.< /p> My nurse told me calcium citrate is easier on the tummy versus calcium carbonate. Maybe look into this?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellamabella 9 Posted May 20, 2014 Many thanks to you all. I was advised to stay clear of liquid vitamins until 6 plus wks for fear of me not getting it all down in addition to my protein...but it is my preference. I will go with chewables for now and see how I respond post surgery. really..thats strange. my nut and dr both recommended it because i could add them in my protein..so its like two birds with one stone. plus liquid Vitamins aren't filling. but everyone is different. good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellamabella 9 Posted May 20, 2014 I have tried a number of calcium chews. They made me sick as a dog. I wish thier was a liquid Calcium.< /p> i take liquid calcium. i got it at whole foods Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moonlitestarbrite 902 Posted May 20, 2014 i get tropical oasis at vitacost.com. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krystal0528 118 Posted May 20, 2014 I did liquid Vitamins for the first four weeks after surgery: Multivitamin, Calcium, and Iron -- plus sublingual B12. For the liquids I used Wellesse brand (available via Amazon and other places) and took a double dose. After four weeks I switched to Trader Joe's High Potency chewable multi's, Citracal Petites (although I think I am going to change to Celebrate Chewables), generic Vitamin D, and Jarrow's Vitamin K2. I still do the liquid Iron since that's what I seem to tolerate best. My labs have always been great. Is there a liquid vitamin that I can use that is a multivitamin? That has everything that I need to take? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted May 20, 2014 @@Krystal0528 I used the Wellesse brand multivitamin, a double dose. I did still have to take additional Calcium and Iron, both of which I took in liquid form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh2xh 70 Posted May 21, 2014 @@Josh2xh there are all sorts of liquid Calcium out there, here is just one: http://www.amazon.com/Bluebonnet-Liquid-Calcium-Magnesium-Citrate-blueberry/dp/B00028P0ZK Beautiful my friend. I just ordered some. If it doesn't kill me I will love you forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites