rxkid2384 28 Posted November 1, 2014 This January will be two years Post-Op for me. I've been using the chewable flinstone gummies as recommended from my Weight Center. (2 Gummies per day) I was just curious. What do you use? Can I just take Normal Centrum tablets now? Do I take one a day or two a day? I don't see why not. I take other tablets. My follow up is this January. Any input would be greatly appreciated thank you in advance for your time have a great day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenEyes604 753 Posted November 1, 2014 @rxkid2384 Are you asking this question because you are tired of chewable Vitamins overall, or are you just tired of Flintstone Vitamins? I am still pre-op but my NUT to me that I can have Flintstone chewables or Centrum Chewables. I will still have to take them twice a day forever, but I don't see why you wouldn't be able to switch to the regular ones after your sleeve could handle them. I'm not a doctor, but that makes sense to me. It's a very good question, and one I will ask my doctor about during my next visit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krtrebie 35 Posted November 1, 2014 I use the Celebrate brand. I buy them online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted November 1, 2014 I prefer whole food based Vitamins. They contain cofactors and micronutrients that can't be duplicated with synthetic Vitamin products (it's like eating an orange vs taking a Vitamin C tablet). Many also contain Probiotics and digestive enzymes. I currently take Garden of Life Vitamin Code for Women capsules. Before surgery I had always used Source of Life Gold chewables, but postop they tasted way too sweet to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenEyes604 753 Posted November 1, 2014 @@Kindle I just went and looked up the Vitamins that you spoke about. I think as soon as the ones I'm currently using are gone, I'm going to give them a try. I didn't even know they existed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted November 1, 2014 Great! The ones I take say 4 capsules/day, but I only take 2 and all of my bloodwork has been really good. I figure I'm eating healthy and getting a lot of my daily requirements from real food.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Mac 6,262 Posted November 1, 2014 I started out with gummies, but my bariatrician switched me over to Bariatric Advantage AE, which are a stink a** horse pill. The only way I can get them down is to pulverize them and put them in syrawberry or cherry Jello Water or my prune juice & diet cranberry juice coctail that I drink at bedtime. Blech!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenEyes604 753 Posted November 1, 2014 I am currently using complete Vitamin gummies, (I love the taste of them), but my NUT told me that post surgery I shouldn't take them anymore that I should move to chewables. She said talk post surgery that gummies don't provide all the Vitamins and minerals that you need. I didn't understand why it would be any different between gummies and chewables, but I'm just going to follow directions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicogirl3 17 Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Bariatric Fusion they come in different flavors and have everything in them that you need, so no extra pill. They are chewable and don't taste that bad. Edited November 1, 2014 by chicogirl3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted November 1, 2014 Trader Joe's High Potency chewable Multi's. I used to do 2 per day, but have switched to 1 since I can eat more nutritious food now. I have my labs drawn regularly and they are always great. They taste fine to me and they are cheaper, lower calorie, and lower carb than most other chewable or gummy vitamins I have seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherof5 364 Posted November 1, 2014 I am taking 2 Centrums(pill form) per day. I cut them in half. I will definitely look into the Vitamins that were mentioned above. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forsythia 882 Posted November 1, 2014 Rather than take two multis, I take one pre-natal. They are Nature's Bounty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCP 619 Posted November 2, 2014 Celebrate. My nut prefers them and I feel a real difference. Online only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandisleeve 563 Posted November 2, 2014 I ❤️ Centrum flavor burst chewables. You have to take 4 pieces 1x a day. They are so tasty! ☺️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer Rain 245 Posted November 2, 2014 I am using Pro Care Bariatric Complete Multivitamin. They are one little chewable pill once a day and they don't taste bad. $11.99 for 30. Ordered online and they arrived in about 3 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites