Pre-Op Vitamins

[perfectlyimperfect44 46]

I am making my to do list and one of the things I am struggling to identify is the best Vitamins to get. The NUT suggested Flintstone vitamins, but what about the calcium citrate and what did anyone else do in terms of B-12 meaning monthly doc shots or oral. Help any suggestions or ideas.

Thanks

[Prater77 13]

Hi. I've been taking my Vitamins for about 2 months. this liquid b-12 from Walgreens is better tasting and twice the mcg as most other brands. I hope I loaded the picture right? lol

[Prater77 13]

I take 2 droppers full once per day. I have not taken any calcium chews yet. I've only done what the NUT recommended for me which was a Multivitamin, sublingual B-12 and Vitamin D supplement. My surgery will be sometime next month. I'm not sure what will be required after surgery.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I did liquid Calcium from Wellesse for the first four weeks or so after surgery. After that, I switched to Citracal Petites. The calcium chews had way too many calories and carbs for my plan.

For B12, I used (and still use) the sublingual dissolving tablets from Trader Joe's. They have worked great for me.

[_Kate_ 2,224]

@@perfectlyimperfect44 - LOVE the nick

I have B12 shots on repeat prescription (every 3 months)

I also have started taking liquid Vitamins and due to be sleeved on 23/07. It's called Centrum advanced.

Starting your to do list is an exciting time for you. I know it helped me see the weeks pass by

Enjoy!!

Kate

[sandylyn88 10]

I am taking 50000 units of vit d twice a week, calcium citrate pills, and B12 shots once a month. I give the shots to myself

[perfectlyimperfect44 46]

Thank you everyone this is great information and the picture definitely helped

[lorralei 21]

Bariatric Advantage has a pretty good selection - I'll have to go back and look at my research to see which one specifically most closely matches. Accept that Calcium will be separate, as will Iron. I have a friend who sleeved in December and she takes Vitamins from GNC. my next step is to find Protein Shakes I can stomach... No pun intended. I'm a mid-September sleever.

[perfectlyimperfect44 46]

@lorralei thanks for the info and I have been looking for Protein shakes ideas and suggestions I have heard of so many on hear such as the Syntrax and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury I guess its all in what I can really handle

[lorralei 21]

My BFF likes Isopure (chocolate and vanilla)!and uses the Isopure unflavored. I've had 8 months to watch her progress as I've been debating the decision for myself.

[hockeyfan7 249]

I use Flintstones Complete chewables as that's what my NUT suggested. I love the Creamy Bites Calcium chews in chocolate - they taste just like candy and there's no icky taste to them. I have a cherry flavored B12 chewable and I also take a Vitamin D pill that is tiny and easy to swallow.

[lorralei 21]

@@Hockeyfan - flint stones doesn't seem like enough, but I guess if the NUT says it's ok it's ok. How are your labs?