Buttercup1972 19 Posted January 8, 2019 Hi. I am almost 3 years out and am having problems. I initially lost 30 pounds, only to gain 10 back in the last year. I moved from N.Y. to Georgia. Then I got married a little more than a month later. I started school online and got and lost a job. I recently got a job as a Security Guard and it's basically a desk job. I no longer eat bread, rice, or Pasta. I eat potatoes occasionally. I had been using sugar in my coffee but have cut all sugar out of it. I only use Creamer or milk now. I have been unable to get my Vitamins or any Protein Shakes or any Meal Replacements in the last year. I am just starting to get back on my feet and need to get vitamins. What kind can I take without it costing alot? Thanks in advance! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using BariatricPal mobile app 2 FluffyChix and GreenTealael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,430 Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) Walmart or Sam's club gummies, Very inexpensive (even less expensive is Dollar tree Restorz gummy vitamins, or generic tablets to test out first) coffee tip: Try using Protein Shakes instead of creamer or half and half. Sugar tip: Completely eliminate all added sugar every where you can by using substitutes or consuming foods with substitutes. General tips: try tracking foods again, separate eating and drinking by 30 mins, eat salads often (little to no dressing), read labels check calories count, eat only what you prepare for a while, stay active with a support group You can do it, again 🎈 Edited January 8, 2019 by GreenTealael 4 1 FluffyChix, Alpaca55, Buttercup1972 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttercup1972 19 Posted January 8, 2019 Walmart or Sam's club gummies, Very inexpensive (even less expensive is Dollar tree Restorz gummy vitamins, or generic tablets to test out first) coffee tip: Try using Protein Shakes instead of Creamer or half and half. Sugar tip: Completely eliminate all added sugar every where you can by using substitutes or consuming foods with substitutes. General tips: try tracking foods again, separate eating and drinking by 30 mins, eat salads often (little to no dressing), read labels check calories count, eat only what you prepare for a while, stay active with a support group You can do it, again [emoji324]ThanksSent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using BariatricPal mobile app 3 Frustr8, FluffyChix and GreenTealael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,430 Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Buttercup1972 said: Thanks Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using BariatricPal mobile app *Walmart and Sam's club house brands which I believe are called Sundown Natural, Spring Valley, and Members Mark Edited January 8, 2019 by GreenTealael 2 FluffyChix and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzy1125 1,010 Posted January 8, 2019 i get the pro health bariatric ones from Amazon. 1 FluffyChix reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthy_life 1,437 Posted January 8, 2019 If you need support getting back on track...Join the January weight loss challenge. https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/421742-❤-january-2019-challenge-❤/ 2 FluffyChix and GreenTealael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarinaGirl 609 Posted January 8, 2019 Do not take gummy vitamins as they don’t have the right level of Vitamins for bariatric patients. Instead, purchase generic versions of Centrum or One A Day vitamins that you can buy at costco (Kirkland brand) or at various drugstores (e.g. Walgreens, Rite-Aid, CVS) which often have Buy One Get One free specials. 3 KimTriesRNY, GreenTealael and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimTriesRNY 1,853 Posted January 8, 2019 I was told as a bypass patient to never take the gummy vitamins. 1 GreenTealael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,430 Posted January 8, 2019 4 hours ago, MarinaGirl said: Do not take gummy vitamins as they don’t have the right level of Vitamins for bariatric patients. Instead, purchase generic versions of Centrum or One A Day Vitamins that you can buy at costco (Kirkland brand) or at various drugstores (e.g. Walgreens, Rite-Aid, CVS) which often have Buy One Get One free specials. 5 minutes ago, KimTriesRNY said: I was told as a bypass patient to never take the gummy vitamins. Makes sense, Tablets it is!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda Dutton LPC 217 Posted January 9, 2019 Check out Bariatric fusion. I was just on their site yesterday and they had 2 of their Multivitamins on sale for under $20 for a 30 day supply (120 chewables, 4 a day). There was an orange flavor and a berry. Look under the sale section of their menu. Everything we need except the iron!~SW: 278 CW: 165~ RNY 1/5/2005"What got you here won't get you there." 1 Buttercup1972 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttercup1972 19 Posted January 9, 2019 I was told as a bypass patient to never take the gummy vitamins.< br>Why? I was told that I could. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttercup1972 19 Posted January 9, 2019 If you need support getting back on track...Join the January weight loss challenge. https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/421742-[emoji173]-january-2019-challenge-[emoji173]/[/url] As a chocoholic, I found the no chocolate a bit of a challenge. But I will try. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites