Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements

Lately when I have been taking my multi Vito's. alive complete, I get sick to my stomach to the point of puking. I have tried empty stomach and full stomach.. Any suggestions

Wondering if anyone's NUT or Dr advises against gummie vitamins.. I like the gummie vitamins better than regular chewables.. I have a complete gummie vitamin and I took it pre-op every day and all blood work was great.. I also bought the Bariatric Advantage chewables for after surgery, but I hate the after taste.. So I've been taking 2 gummies in the morning and one bariatric advantage at night.. I'm only 2 months post op.. Any info would be appreciated!

I bought a big container and hate it. Suggestions? Ugh I knew this stage of adding protein drinks/shakes would be hard!!!!

I'm on day 9 post op and I've been taking 2 Flinstones with added Iron for a multivitamin. I was taking centrum chewables but stopped post op after I got home because I'm currently having to take; Augmentin, Hydrocodone, sublingual B complex, sublingual D, Protonix, plus my multivitamin Every Day! The centrum chewable I was taking did not have added iron and I had to chew 4 gumball size chewables a day. I started takin the Flinstones because they have the added iron and I only need to take 2 a day and they are small. Someone told me it's BAD!!!! What should I take for a multi?

Hello, I've had Gastric Bypass in July 2012. I'm trying to up my Protein using the shakes again but I'm finding they go right through me and then I'm running to the bathroom for the next 4 hours or more and my system is off for the rest of the day. I know we can become lactose intolerant however, I don't believe there is any lactose in the brands I've used. I'm wondering if there is something else in the shakes throwing me off. Any recommendations? I suppose I could try soy but, they claim having too much soy isn't good for people either. Has anyone else had this issue? What are you currently using?

I have had low Vitamin D levels for as long as I can remember. The levels have ranged from 17-24. I have taken 2,000 - 4,000 iu supplements for years. I even tried 50,000 iu weekly prescription supplements for a couple of months last year and the level only went up to 26. So I was nervous to see what my level would be 3 months post bypass, but to my surprise, the level was 42! So my question is can anyone think of a logical explanation for this or is it most likely an error? My doctor was pleasantly surprised, but did not have any theory as to why it happened. I suppose my milk intake has increased greatly due to Protein shakes, etc (I never really drank much milk) bu…

whey Protein and protein power do the same thing like can I take it and its just Protein powder want to buy some but not sure which one to get.

My doc told me to take 20grams of protein 4 times a day, I was just wondering if it was ok to take it all together??? Please don't patronise me bout sticking to what the doctor said blah blah blah it's just a question??

Is there anyway to change or mix isopure drinks with anything they taste so bad I bought some don't wanna waste them

I am pre op but they required us to start taking all our vitamins now and I can't for the life of me remember to take them all!!! And when I do I feel like I burp up vitamin taste all day! What are your secrets in getting all them in and remembering?

I'm analytical by nature, so during the run-up to my surgery last August, I devised this spreadsheet to help me with choosing the right Protein for me. At this link, you can see what I evaluated, how I rated it (ratings are at the bottom of the sheet), how each one adhered to the requirements of my hospital's program (The colored cells on the right), and my thoughts on each one. Everyone has different tastes, but this sheet helped me to keep track of what was good to me and what I wanted to stay away from. I hope some of you find this useful. http://goo.gl/Vb3Me

So I was at the grocery store today, and came across this unflavored Protein powder for $11. I grabbed it without thinking, because all the other ones I'd seen were twice that expensive. And it SOUNDED good - 24g of protein, no carbs, 110 calories, some Vitamins added in, so I'm thinking maybe I found a powder that would work for me to stir into Soups and whatnot. But then on the back, I read that it says it's "not intended for weight loss." Does anyone know why this would be? This is the first time I've bought Protein Powder (I had my surgery three weeks ago), so do they all say that as some sort of catch-all warning? I'm looking at the ingredients and I really can't f…

I ran across this article tonight and thought it would make for an interesting discussion: Multivitamins are helpful for us so we do not become deficient, but.... What do you think?

I enjoyed the bucket of Prodiet hot cocoa and it is time to order more. Before I do, any other low/moderate carb Protein hot cocoas I should try?

I just drank half a premier protein shake and then battled with an hour of indigestion! Burps and pain! I'm 9 days postop....why did this happen?

I started my pre-op diet! I am being sleeved on 12/18. The only issue I have is drinking the Protein drink!!! What can I do to make it better! I am so tired of drinking the chocolate flavor. #please no crazy comment #just trying to get help me complete my required amount

I found premier protein shakes at my local dollar tree so I stocked up. Problem is I'm pre op & I will not have a long pre op diet. The sale by date is before I will be on regular liquids. Does anyone know if they can be frozen? Or if they are good after the sale by date?

Wikipedia says the the adult upper limit is around 2000 mg before any ill side effects occur. I am wondering about taking 4000-5000 mg daily spread out. I have 1000 mg powered c that i add to 32 oz of water. It is about 1 tsp. So far things have been fine without side effect over the last few days. There are many benefits that come from high doses of c. What do you think?

Have anyone tried them............ Do they work?? Instead of the shakes all the time??

I just got sleeved in Mexico. Very conflicting information. One paper says when I get home. Another says one week. The discharge consultant said 14 days. (Super confused)

Hi Sleevers!!! I was sleeved 12/2 and am still in the liquid phase of my diet. I move into mushy foods next week including bananas and soft veggies. While in the hospital, I was potassium deficient and was given a supplement. I've checked out the Vitamins at drug stores and they only provide 3% of your daily allowance. Any ideas on increasing my potassium intake? I was thinking of getting creative with my Protein Shakes by adding yogurt, berries and spinach and then having a banana as a snack. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!!

Has anyone been dizzy if the don't get enough proteins or eaten three meals?

I LOVE the chocolate 100% Whey from costco! It is so so good! I use it as a base with a bit of almond milk and half a banana with some ice... Blend that puppy up... Yummy! Seriously.. It's fantastic.... Also if you have a vitamix blender... You can blend it longer with the ice... And it turns into ice cream!!! Seriously! It comes out so thick you can use an ice cream scooper to serve it with! Does anyone else use this brand? If so how do you prepare it?

Has anyone used this powder protein? I found it at Costco. One scoop has 140 calories, 1 gram fat, 3 carbs (1 sugar), and 30 grams of protein. Thanks.

Hello gurus! I need your advice. I was told by some muscle-bound GNC dudes today that the pre-mixed Isoppure protein drinks are very chalky-tasting. (But they claimed the huge $45 tub of Isopure powder was excellent.) I am looking for a sports-drink-like alternative to the shakes. Is there anything palatable that has good protein and has a different texture than a shake?

I am not sure about anyone else but buying my Protein shakes and drinks, Vitamins, supplements and other things, have been kinda expensive. I have been buying samples from bjbariatrics.com. But I wanted to find a better deal with more to offer, I searched the web and found another website BariatricChoice.com that carried a ton of different protein options, bariatric foods for Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Snacks, vitamins, supplements and my favorite protein Syntrax nectar, I signed up and got $20 off my first order! I did get a referral code to share, basically you get $20 off your first order of $40 or more, and I get $20 for the referral.. kinda a win, win. It's not a…

I can not find any protein powders that work for me. I have tried syntrax isopure a bunh of different ones from bariatric choice. All different flavors and types. I hate the sweet. The unflavored one is making me nauseous. The soups are too disgusting to eat. What do I do? I'm supposed to be on only protein shakes and clear liquids till the 16th when I move to mushies. Please help

I don't know where to post this, but im trying it here. I am suppose to have three shakes a day, I get to one shake, im so sick of drinking them that the taste makes me gag know. I have to lose 10lbs before my surgery date, well next time I c the dr. she will tell me if I have lost enough. is there anything else I can drink or try that mite help me with the weight lost. Im just sick of drinking it.

Hi all. I bought a bunch of this Kiwi strawberry protein powder, mixed it with water and it tasted awful to me. I'm wondering if anyone has any good recipes for a shake using this flavor. This stuff ain't cheap. I don't wanna waste it. Lol

Has anyone tried the Kirkland Signature Complete Nutrition shake (vanilla flavored) from costco? I usually get the Premiere Protein (30g) chocolate ones there, and happened to see these. Didn't want to buy a case of 32 in case they didn't taste great. These only have 9g of protein per shake but apparently have less sugar (25%) in them then Ensure.

Hey guys! I need to purchase some from a local health food or grocery store to hold me over until I can order some higher quality ones online. I'd appreciate any recommendations for both. Just no gummies. Thank you.

Almond Peach Delight 1 scoop vanilla powder, 1 ½ cups skim milk, ½ -1 cup frozen peaches, ½ tsp almond extract, ½ tsp cinnamon Apple Pie Delight -- YUMMY 1 scoop of vanilla powder, 1 peeled and cored apple, cut into pieces, 1 ½ cups of milk, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, 5 Ice Cubes, Microwave the apple pieces for 2 minutes on high. Add all ingredients to blender, puree for 30 seconds. Apple Smoothie ½ cup milk, skim, ¼ cup yogurt, plain, fat free, no added sugar,(greek yogurt will add additional protein!) ¼ cup applesauce, no added sugar, 1 scoop Vanilla powder, pinch cinnamon, pinch nutmeg, ¼ tsp. vanilla extract, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. …

HAs anyone blended their protein powder skim milk ice and a teaspoon of peanut butter 1.5 weeks out???

While perusing the natural foods section of my local Kroger, I found a stellar markdown on PB2 chocolate flavor. It was $4.59/container marked down to $0.99! They don't expire for a year, so it makes me wonder if the chain is closing out the flavor, and eliminating it from their store shelves. I have enough to last me a long while, but I wanted to pass the deal along in case anyone else wanted to see if they could find a similar deal. I'm in the D/FW Metroplex, and the PB2 was in the natural market part of the store, right where it would normally belong (so not in a markdown bin in a different section). If you don't spot any there, perhaps check the markdown bin. Eve…

We moved this past year from Colorado to Arizona, my nurse/nutritionist at my previous doctor's office said that we could only take bariatric Vitamins like Bariatric Advantage for RNY. My current nutritionist says that taking Flinstones are ok, so I am confused. I asked my doctor and he said flinstones, but didn't state the amount....Everything I read online says childrens vitamins are not ok and I would have to take 4 daily. I am trying to make the most of my RNY on 02/06/2013 and some of my Vitamin levels are on the low side, but I don't want to have to pay for just a name. I don't mind spending the money if the bariatric vitamins are indeed better. I am just curious …

So when I asked my dietician how many carbs I should be consuming in a day, I never got a straight answer. They have definite guidelines for protein, but not carbohydrates. So my question to my fellow RNYers: How many carbs do you average per day?

I finally found a new protein drink that I actuallt like! GNC pumpkin spice, yummy!

Im two weeks post op and looking for different Protein powders. I was wondering if anyone has tried GNC total lean Lean shake?? I know nothing about protein powders, but i know that the nutritionist recommends whey protein...if the lean shake doesn't say whey is it not whey? I did get a Protein Powder from walmart and it made me extremely sick! And that was whey protein...I dont know i guess im trying to figure out if the Gnc lean shake is ok to drink? [ATTACH]4403[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]4404[/ATTACH]

So we all know about SF Popsicles, but what about protein Popsicles? I just made my own and they're yummy. First get some Popsicle molds (I actually used silicone tube molds from Amazon, so I don't have to deal with the stick). I used li flavored drops - like Mio - added to water and mixed in unflavored protein powder. Then poured in the molds and froze. So now I'm getting my protein even when sucking my pops for postop when getting anything in can be difficult. I mixed it at a concentration so I'm getting 10gms per pop.

Am 18 months out, religiously take a Multivitamin, Biotin and vit b12 every day but often forget the Calcium citrate as it cannot be taken with the others. I am suffering with a really dry scalp ( feels bumpy in places) and dry splitting nails that are splitting vertically. I know I must be missing something but what. Any ideas people.

Has anyone had any luck getting their vitamin costs reimbursed through flex spending accounts post-op? I haven't had my surgery yet, and I know vitamins are usually not a qualified expense, but I have read some language that says if the vitamins are medically necessary then they may be reimbursable.

Stressing out Im not finding good drinks. Tried Whye and Muscle Milk. ..no good! Help!!!

ever since i started using the protein my face has been breaking out like a pre pubecent teenage girl! has anyone else experienced this and if so, how long did it take for it to go away?!

Anybody else doing this I'm thinking I'm the only weird one lol..

Has anyone been dizzy if the don't get enough proteins or eaten three meals?

I'm still pre op but trying to be proactive. I want to reach out to a few companiesfor possible samples do that I don't waste my money if they don't agree with my tummy post up. I figure it's good business for the company, cuz if I like them then I will certainly be s customer for life...anyone know of any good ones to reach out to?

has anyone had any experience with Progressive veg essentials unflavored? thought and opininons welcome!

I just want everyone know that I got my Nectar lemonade protien in this morning and it was delightful. I am super happy right now because the chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla all made me nauseous.

My king soopersnow carries flap jacked pancakes. pancake. I made them into waffles this morning by following the pancake recipe and using a waffle Iron. It is higher in carbs than what I usually eat for b-fast but I plan to stay very low carb the rest of the day. They are expensive. I paid 3.00 for the smallest package and it will feed me for 2 meals.

I have only found one product so far that isn't made with sucrulose or aspartame or any of those nasty, migraine-inducing, fake sweeteners. It's made by Jay Robb and it's an egg white powder made with Truvia. And it's expensive. Does anyone have other suggestions?