Required Vitamins

[msash06 7]

So i've just gotten my box of Vitamins that we are required to take. Unfortunately, the Calcium citrate is super chalky and doesn't taste the greatest. The other 3 aren't so bad. What other brands are people taking? I'm wanting to switch out my calcium citrate but it's so hard to fine it in a chewable or Gummy form. I'm open to suggestions.

Multi-Vitamin

calcium citrate

Iron

B-12

Edited May 12, 2015 by msash06

[jhclikesshopping@gmail.com 285]

My doc said to start I can use Tums until I find one I like. So I keep trying different kinds - but right now, I agree. Most are chalky. Waiting for others to chime in.

[MissLiss 71]

I'm taking Flintstone Vitamins because they have Iron in them and Citracal Gummy Calcium with Vitamin D in them.

I'm starting to think I am the only person whose doctor did not tell them to take B12? ? lol

Edited May 12, 2015 by MissLiss

[Salonboi 353]

So i've just gotten my box of Vitamins that we are required to take. Unfortunately, the calcium citrate is super chalky and doesn't taste the greatest. The other 3 aren't so bad. What other brands are people taking? I'm wanting to switch out my calcium citrate but it's so hard to fine it in a chewable or Gummy form. I'm open to suggestions.

Multi-Vitamin

Calcium Citrate

Iron

B-12

 

I just put it into my flavored Water, and it's all good..

Edited May 12, 2015 by Salonboi

[Salonboi 353]

So i've just gotten my box of Vitamins that we are required to take. Unfortunately, the calcium citrate is super chalky and doesn't taste the greatest. The other 3 aren't so bad. What other brands are people taking? I'm wanting to switch out my calcium citrate but it's so hard to fine it in a chewable or Gummy form. I'm open to suggestions.

Multi-Vitamin

Calcium Citrate

Iron

B-12

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I just put it into my flavored Water, and it good..

  

[anikka 32]

For Calcium, I take the Bariatric Advantage chews. They are like having a piece of candy.

[Kindle 8,667]

I used the Sunray calcium citrate capsules and opened them into my Greek yogurt. Made it a little gritty, but at that point I welcomed ANY texture.

My 6 month labs showed my Calcium was high so I quit taking them. My Iron was also high so I quit taking them, too. 12 month labs showed Iron was normal and calcium still a little high, even without the supplement. So make sure to followup with bloodwork since nutrition is not a "one size fits all"

[msash06 7]

Thank you everyone for the ideas so far... I was really struggling on what else to try without wasting money. @@Kindle I will definitely make sure to follow up on blood work as necessary to make sure my levels are normal. Thanks for the tip ????????????

[Bufflehead 6,358]

For the first four weeks I took a double dose of Wellesse liquid Multi-Vitamin and of Wellesse liquid Calcium. After four weeks I switched to Trader Joe's chewable high potency multi-vitamin (double dose). I stayed with this program until six months out, then switched my calcium to Citracal Petites (or generic equivalent), At a year out I changed my multi-vitamin to a single dose rather than a double dose. I also continued with separate supplements of folic acid, B12, Iron, and D3, just like I had before surgery.

All of these options are cheaper, lower calorie, and lower carb than the specialty bariatric products such as Bariatric Advantage. And my labs have always been great.

[Cars 27]

Look into vitamin patches. I bought a bunch from my drs office, I stick it on for 24 hrs usally on my thigh hip but or arm, then I take it off and don't put on another one for another 4-5 days. Depending on the Vitamin Patch. I have muli Vitamin, Omega 3 b-12 ect. It's sure beats swallowing pills. Check it out, I love it.

[shirleybstephens 1]

I will never understand why so many surgeons are adverse to capsules or tablets post surgery. I suppose it’s because they don’t have the surgery themselves. I’ve been taking Vita4Life since I had my surgery 8 years ago, and I’ve never, ever had to deal with chalky Vitamins OR disappointing lab results. We swallow pieces of food larger than these capsules, and they dissolve in under 2 minutes. They’ll send you samples if you really want to try them… I’d give them a shot. I wouldn’t be saying this if I didn’t have personal experience to back it up. I trust them and the results, and if you’re struggling with chalky vitamins (trust me… I would too), then what do you have to lose? J Here’s a link to their product page. That would be my personal suggestion. http://vita4life.net/products.html