Lovin2lose 25 Posted June 26, 2019 Just wondering if everyone takes specific "bariatric vitamins" or do you use regular over the counter Vitamins? And what's the best Calcium to take? Actually, after talking to a few VSG patients (from different surgeons) I've noticed that different doctors require their patients to have different Vitamin regiments. What do YOU take? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeowAMR 219 Posted June 26, 2019 I was told to take Flintstone w/ Iron then calcium citrate which I got from bariatric pal its the bariatric advance chews. I have been looking into Tespo its a machine kinda like a Keurig machine that will make you a shot of Vitamins daily. They have a bariatric pod two shot glasses of drink a day one in morning and one at night and that it. Rather then taking a ton of pills. But I'm the worst at taking pills so I think it would be more beneficial for me to go the Tespo route. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app 1 debra102364 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Briswife15 890 Posted June 26, 2019 I take specific bariatric Vitamins. Bariatric Advantage brand Multivitamin, Vitamin B12, and calcium chews. They might be more expensive, but I feel it's worth it, and my surgeon recommends this brand. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New&Improved 1,780 Posted June 26, 2019 Just go to supermarket or chemist whichever has the best deal. I use 2 different multivitamin either Centrum or Swisse; there's no rule that says you have to use specific bariatric brands... I look for whatever is on sale but also which has got most Vitamins for the price... You have to take Multivitamins everyday for life so it does add up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgrand 81 Posted June 26, 2019 I am required to take ProCare Health Bariatric multivitamins with Iron. Also, calcium citrate with D3. I tried Bariatric Fusion but it lacks Vitamin K. 1 Slownstedy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KCgirl061 1,532 Posted June 26, 2019 I was told Flintstones were only okay for the first 6 weeks. Then I had a specific requirements for my multi Vitamin. I take Bariatric Pal One. When I bought a year supply it broke down to only $9 a month. 1 Slownstedy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,220 Posted June 26, 2019 I've taken Centrum (or the generic equivalent) since day 1. Walgreens and CVS both have generics. I took the chewable version for the first few months, then switched over to a regular tablet. for Calcium, I take a couple of different versions. When at home I either take generic tablets or mix some Upcal D powder into my yogurt (for my Breakfast dosage). I always have Bariatric Advantage chews with me for when I'm out & about and it's time for my calcium (I take one of the other versions when I'm at home because they're cheaper - but BA chews are great for when you're away from home or traveling) 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Brecher 10,515 Posted June 26, 2019 I use BariatricPal Multivitamin ONE "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamin Capsules from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/bariatricpal-multivitamin-one! There's a limited time offer just for the group, $99 for an entire YEAR supply at https://store.bariatricpal.com/products/bariatricpal-multivitamin-one-1-per-day-bariatric-multivitamin-capsules-yearly-subscription With just ONE convenient & affordable BariatricPal Multivitamin ONE each day, you can get the bariatric Vitamins and minerals you need to stay healthy! BariatricPal Multivitamin ONE was designed and developed by a team of the world's leading Bariatric medical professionals. Please take a Calcium supplement separately to prevent interference with absorption of Iron. 1 Slownstedy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted June 26, 2019 I take a Prenatal Vitamin on recommendation of my hospital Dietician. Only time I didn't was right after surgery when they told me to crush everything, well the chewable I had weren't as nice as Alex Brecher at Bariatric Pal Store has, in fact they were VILE, as soon as I could get the Okay I went back to my prenatal caplet, can't beat Once a Day in my book. And $99 sounds high, until you add up how much Over- the- Counter costs monthly. Sounds like he has Bariatricians formulating his, and I can testify his delivery is quite quick, my orders came no longer than a few days, even over the weekend, to Ohio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
over65 133 Posted March 6, 2020 My surgeon recommendations include Womans Centrum chewable twice a day. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites