Bariatric vitamins

[Susan909 52]

I received my bottle of just take one a day Vitamins especially formulated for bariatric patients.... I was so happy until I saw how BIG the Vitamin is......

About the size of my husbands economy car! ????

[Bkooltome 15]

I am just taking women's multi Vitamin. I wonder if it's efficient enough. I better ask my doctor.

[Susan909 52]

After looking at the list of Vitamins my surgeon said is essential I looked at my regular multi and quickly figured out I could stay with it and supplement what wasn't in it or get a bariatric formulated that contained all but the B 12. I don't like taking pills of any kind so this better for me.

However it may take awhile to chew the big thing lol. I'm going to get my B12 in a shot once a month.

[Bkooltome 15]

Thanks ! I never looked at tHe ingredients just assumed it was accurate. I am learning as I go .

[Susan909 52]

I'm learning too..... It's a lot to take in. I'm trying to not make mistakes along the way like buying the wrong products.

[Bkooltome 15]

Absolutely!

[happymama2014 206]

Kaiser has an extensive Vitamin requirement. Centrum chewable adult twice a day, 1500 of Calcium three times a day you take 500. Vitamin B 12 liquid or sublingual, Vitamin D 1000 MC, Selenium, vitamin b1 (thiamin), Iron with Vitamin C. So far between CVS, Walmart, vitamin shop, and Celebrate Vitamins. I was able to get everything in chewable or liquid except for the vitamin B-1 which I had to crush today with my Pepcid.

I know not everyone follows the requirement because it is so strict. But I'm gonna definitely give this a shot for the first two months and then maybe go to a bariatric vitamin. Kaiser did not endorse any of the bariatric Vitamins to meet all of the bodies requirements. They still want u to take several different things specific vitamins. At my six month check up they will run my vitamin levels I guess we'll see then.

[Susan909 52]

My Kaiser surgeon and NUT loves the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury bariatric one a day chewable. And their Protein powder. I will have to take the B 1 & 12 and Calcium separately but that's it, the rest is in the multi. Which I am grateful for.

Are you with Kaiser in Ca? My good friend is going to be sleeves thru Kaiser also about a month after me. We had different leaders for our options classes and very different information was given out. Over all tho I'm happy with Kaiser.

[Susan909 52]

I want to do the B 12 shots. The less pills the better.

[GoGoNiner 17]

My surgeons office offers spray Vitamins. They are mint flavored and you spray them directly in your mouth. Super easy and no chewing/swallowing. It's $15 for a month supply.

[latido 178]

After pooping out from several different "quick/easy" regimens, I'm finally convinced that I need to follow this stricter list. I have a long list of shopping to do this week....

Kaiser has an extensive Vitamin requirement. Centrum chewable adult twice a day, 1500 of Calcium three times a day you take 500. Vitamin B 12 liquid or sublingual, Vitamin D 1000 MC, Selenium, vitamin b1 (thiamin), Iron with Vitamin C. So far between CVS, Walmart, vitamin shop, and Celebrate Vitamins. I was able to get everything in chewable or liquid except for the vitamin B-1 which I had to crush today with my Pepcid.

I know not everyone follows the requirement because it is so strict. But I'm gonna definitely give this a shot for the first two months and then maybe go to a bariatric vitamin. Kaiser did not endorse any of the bariatric Vitamins to meet all of the bodies requirements. They still want u to take several different things specific vitamins. At my six month check up they will run my vitamin levels I guess we'll see then.

[Susan909 52]

Kaiser lets me take either the Nature Made multi along with Calcium and B complex and B12. I could not tolerate the Bariatric Vitamins to big and the fruity taste made me gag.

P.S. I have been very strict with myself taking the vitamins and I have never felt better.

[mariodturner83 3]

I personally take Vita4Life. I don’t like chewables, and I swallow their capsules just fine. Never had any issues and they’re bariatric friendly. Been taking them for 8 years now and my labs have always been perfect. I was speaking to someone there the other day when I placed my order, and they’re coming out with chewables shortly. I believe she said they estimate 1-2 months. You may want to check them out if you’re looking for a chewable? I hope you find something you enjoy. I know it can be hard. Here’s their link if you decide to check it out. www.vita4life.net

[Susan909 52]

Thanks for the reply

[rking 484]

I take BariActiv Vitamins. I ordered the nasal spray B12 (weekly) and they come with it free. There is a multi and Calcium, all chewable. I DO NOT wanna lose my hair and I want my energy so I am very strict on myself about vitamins. Nasal spray is prescription and I pay $25 a month for all through insurance.