Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Best Multivitamin for Gastric Sleeve



Recommended Posts

Just curious about what experiences you all have had with the bariatric Multivitamins? Do you all have any recommendations for or against any particular ones?

The nutritionist I met with recommended the Bariatric Advantage chewable Ultra Solo with Iron.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

This is what i take... You will need to experiment and see what works for you because for many of us Vitamins cause us to be very nauseous. For most its the Iron in the Multivitamin so some may do better with a lower dose of iron in it. Also making sure to have food in your stomach.

IMG_6901.JPG

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for the heads up and advice. I think I'm going to try both Bariatric Advantage and the Bariatric Pal multivitamins and then see what works and what doesn't.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Double reply, whoops

Edited by Muffinman1119
Replied 2x by accident

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

With the multivitamin do u still need to do the calcium citrate Vitamin D Iron and B12 or is it all in the one I’m having my surgery on the 5th and I’m so confused I’m trying to buy everything and I’m freaking out

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, Sarahelmgren said:

With the Multivitamin do u still need to do the calcium citrate Vitamin D Iron and B12 or is it all in the one I’m having my surgery on the 5th and I’m so confused I’m trying to buy everything and I’m freaking out

As I too am pre-op, I'm not totally certain...

My nutritionist told me to take the multivitamin (which should have the Vitamin D, Iron, and B12 in it) and the calcium citrate. However, she told me that if I drank a Protein Shake or drank milk, that I didn't necessarily need 2-3 of the citrate chews, and just to do one. That being said, I'm sure your doctor/nutritionist would be happy to guide you in a more medically focused direction.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Sarahelmgren said:

With the Multivitamin do u still need to do the calcium citrate Vitamin D Iron and B12 or is it all in the one I’m having my surgery on the 5th and I’m so confused I’m trying to buy everything and I’m freaking out

Its whatever your surgeon says but for me yes. I have to take a Multivitamin with Iron (or do the iron apart), and Calcium. For females they may need more calcium that males so idk. For me i am a male and its 2 500mg calciums a day. as for the B12 i was told no if the multivitamin has it in it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It varies greatly from surgeon to surgeon. It’s really a guessing game what you need before you get your labs. Once you get those they will adjust if necessary. Best thing to do is reach out to your team since they have your medical information and will have the best guess what you will need. My team also recommended Bariatric Advantage. I shopped around though and found Pro Care health multi with Iron because it was cheaper and they were okay with me taking that too.

Edited by ShoppGirl

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I went ahead and ordered the bari melts the bundle so hopefully it works out thank u so much I’m getting nervous for the 5th but also very excited

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

With a sleeve, you really don't need anything overly special, as we don't have the malabsorption of certain nutrients that you get with the malabsorbing procedures like the RNY or DS; we mostly have to make up for the poor diet that we have during weight loss when we are concentrating on Protein at the expense of the fruits, veggies, grains and legumes that typically flesh out our nutritional profile, so a good quality general multi if usually fine. To that we add some Calcium and Iron as needed (since they need to be take apart from each other) and whatever else we individually may need. With a sleeve, we generally don't need extra B12 (that's more of an RNY thing) but some programs specify it out of convenience, as many just use the same recommendations for their sleeve patients as tehy use for their RNY patients, and then make adjustments later on as labs indicate.

Personally, I just use a generic Centrum from costco, add one or two doses of calcium citrate depending upon my other intake (I shoot for 1500-2000mg per day from diet and supplement) plus vit D3, K2 and magnesium citrate (al part of the osteo complex) as I have some history with osteopenia.

Overall, the bariatric vits (or double multi vit as some programs recommend instead) are largely overkill for us, but it's generally better to start high and then whittle things down as labs indicate and diet stabilizes.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had sleeve & only had to take a multi Vitamin. I’m menopausal so don’t need the extra Iron as younger women would (not that you need to worry about that either @Muffinman1119) & my blood test showed I had ample iron & iron stores. According to my pre surgery bone scan my bones are rock hard so no additional Calcium either. Plus post surgery I was eating more dairy then I did before.

Best advice is to follow what your medical team has advised to begin. Subsequent blood tests will show if you are getting too much of anything.

I haven’t taken Vitamins since about month 7 or 8 post surgery. I get all the nutrients, vitamins & minerals I need from what I eat. The exception is vitamin D which I take in winter only. My levels drop a bit because I hibernate. I’ve discovered the brand I buy (BioCeuticals) offers it in a spray now. Single squirt under the tongue. No swallowing tablets. For those who struggle with swallowing meds & nausea, a spray, if you can find it, may be an alternative.

Edited by Arabesque

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

22 hours ago, Muffinman1119 said:

Just curious about what experiences you all have had with the bariatric Multivitamins? Do you all have any recommendations for or against any particular ones?

The nutritionist I met with recommended the Bariatric Advantage chewable Ultra Solo with Iron.

Good morning, I am Natisha Johnson and my PCP told me about a website for only bariatric patients. www.bariatricpal.com

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

18 hours ago, Muffinman1119 said:

Thanks for the heads up and advice. I think I'm going to try both Bariatric Advantage and the Bariatric Pal Multivitamins and then see what works and what doesn't.

This will be my first time as well, I had my sleeve surgery in 2014, but as the years passed, I started to have a lot of problems with my stomach, but I can honestly say that I do disobey some of the nutrition because I like candy for my snack food.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

18 hours ago, Muffinman1119 said:

Thanks for the heads up and advice. I think I'm going to try both Bariatric Advantage and the Bariatric Pal Multivitamins and then see what works and what doesn't.

I would like to know the same thing, because I just found out about these websites. I was taking prenatal and that's it

This will be my first time as well, I had my sleeve surgery in 2014, but as the years passed, I started to have a lot of problems with my stomach, but I can honestly say that I do disobey some of the nutrition because I like candy for my snack food.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

18 hours ago, Muffinman1119 said:

Thanks for the heads up and advice. I think I'm going to try both Bariatric Advantage and the Bariatric Pal Multivitamins and then see what works and what doesn't.

18 hours ago, Sarahelmgren said:

With the Multivitamin do u still need to do the calcium citrate Vitamin D Iron and B12 or is it all in the one I’m having my surgery on the 5th and I’m so confused I’m trying to buy everything and I’m freaking out

I am an sleeve patient and with all the restrictions and signing papers, to surgery day! I know you have anxiety, but you will be fine. Congratulations

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×