twinsmom727 1 Posted February 19, 2015 I'm almost 7 months post op and I'm looking for some good Vitamins to take. I need something that will help with my energy level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joatsaint 2,814 Posted February 20, 2015 For years I took the generic brand from Sam's Club and never really notice a difference in my energy levels on the days I forgot to take them. Recently, I tried a brand of Multivitamin that has whole food concentrates added. I'm not saying I have amazing energy levels because of it, but I do feel a bit of a boost on the days I do take them. I've tried 2 brands that have the whole food concentrate, and both seem to provide a nice energy boost for the day. The only down side is having to take 3 tablets a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twinsmom727 1 Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks! Are they hard to swallow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,710 Posted February 20, 2015 Are you taking Vitamin B12 and/or Vitamin D? Are you getting enough Iron? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twinsmom727 1 Posted February 20, 2015 I take B12 daily, but no Vitamin d and I'm probably not getting enough Iron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joatsaint 2,814 Posted February 20, 2015 No tougher than any other Multi-Vitamin tablet. Just have to take 3 of them either 1 tablet 3 times a day or all 3 at once. Thanks! Are they hard to swallow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twinsmom727 1 Posted February 20, 2015 Ok. I have a hard time with regular Vitamins. I actually found one that is a mini tablet and ordered them from Amazon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,710 Posted February 20, 2015 I'm surprised your surgeon didn't put you on calcium citrate + D3 post-op. That seems to be pretty common practice for bariatric patients. I would definitely add D3, especially because it's winter. As for Iron, pretty much any Multivitamin should at least get you your daily recommended dose. Have you had bloodwork done recently? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twinsmom727 1 Posted February 20, 2015 I was never told to take the calcium citrate + d3. I haven't had bloodwork done lately either. I have an appointment with my PCP next week. I'll ask her to give me a script for the bloodwork Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,710 Posted February 20, 2015 I was never told to take the calcium citrate + d3. I haven't had bloodwork done lately either. I have an appointment with my PCP next week. I'll ask her to give me a script for the bloodwork Sounds like perfect timing! Hopefully the results can help you figure out what you might be missing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites