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Hi. I was banded a week ago and my doctor wants me to start on a chewable mulit tomorrow. Anyone have any suggestions as to which brand is one of the better ones? Thanks so much.

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I had this talk today with my surgeon. In our class they said the chewable Flinstones. At my appt I asked if the chewable centrium was ok because I can't see how a childrens Vitamin is great for an adult. He said thats a great vitamin and he's going to stop recomending the chewable flinstones because thats now outdated from what they've learned about lapbanding.

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I take the Bariatric Advantage Vitaband chewables. They are specially designed for lap-band patients. I also take Bariatric Advantage Calcium lozenges. Because my Dr. said that you should also up your calcium since your bones wont get the good work-out they get currently by lugging all your weight around.

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I take chewable Flintstones too. This same question was asked a little while back and someone said that Flintstone Vitamins were not a good choice and not strong enough for adults. So I asked my surgeon, he said that healthy Children ages 4 and above and healthy adults need the same nutrient amount and the dosage of Flintstones are the same for anyone ages 4 and above.

I also take Caltrate Plus D chewable.

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I take a chewable viactiv chocolate Multivitamin and a chewable viactiv Calcium caramel every day. They are yummy and at the same time gives me my sweet kick. Good luck!

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