Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements

What brand of vitamins are not nasty tasting? And proven to work. Sent from my Pixel XL using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey all, has anyone used the Tespo bariatric vitamins long term? Are you still using them? Has your doctor noticed you being low on any of your vitamins? I'm extremely interested in getting one of these and I know there's a few threads on it already but I'm concerned about how well they work LONG TERM...so I'd like the opinions of people who have used one for a while. Thanks! Also! Does anyone still have a discount code for one? Thanks again! lol.

Has anyone used the ISO100 Hydrolized whey protein powder isolate?

Cello Cheese Whisps have arrived @ The BariatricPal Store. Made with only 100% pure cheese. Nothing else. Sometimes when you're feeling snacky, it's because you crave a certain texture. With Whisps, there's no reason to choose. Each whispy, crispy bite of pure cheese delivers a satisfying crunch bursting with flavor. An airy, crispy, crunchy, and tasty snack made solely from one ingredient: 100% true cheese! made from cello’s award-winning cheeses, Whisps are an excellent source of calcium and protein. Enjoy them in a salad or by the handful straight out of the bag, like we do! Perfect snack Zest Up soup and salads! The ultimate gluten-free cr…

Cello Cheese Whisps have arrived @ The BariatricPal Store. Made with only 100% pure cheese. Nothing else. Sometimes when you're feeling snacky, it's because you crave a certain texture. With Whisps, there's no reason to choose. Each whispy, crispy bite of pure cheese delivers a satisfying crunch bursting with flavor. An airy, crispy, crunchy, and tasty snack made solely from one ingredient: 100% true cheese! made from cello’s award-winning cheeses, Whisps are an excellent source of calcium and protein. Enjoy them in a salad or by the handful straight out of the bag, like we do! Perfect snack Zest Up soup and salads! The ultimate gluten-free cr…

Do you include the carbs from your daily vitamins in your daily macros total? My vitamins alone are 14 carbs!

Hello, all. I haven't been "here" in a bit. What are some of the better-tasting CLEAR LIQUID protein supplements; also which others? [I don't do well with sucralose, but I know it's in practically all of those things, so I'll deal with it for a bit. But usually, I do NOT lose with sucralose/splenda.] I had my VSG Dec. 2013 and have done very, very well. I am totally THRILLED with my surgical results, and my life hence!!!! ALL GOOD. But this past year, I gained a few pounds; not because I could eat a lot of anything, but I admittedly, had more carbs, sugar, etc. So I gained ~ 14 pounds. Not bad, but not wanted. Overall, I've gone from 272--->180; now hanging …

I bought vitamin and biotin patches many are dry wont come off paper some even missing i question effectiveness. Paid to much to risk not getting what i need any suggestions

Okay people. I need some recommendations. In Dec 2017 I had the sleeve and Feb 2018 I was converted to the Bypass due to complications. I’m down about 65 lbs. After the healing stages I had SO much energy and felt great, I was hitting the gym, etc.. The past few weeks I’m exhausted. All I want to do is sleep and when I’m not sleeping my eyes burn from being so tired. I take multivitamins, vitamin D, B12 (liquid), iron, and biotin every day. I tried to incorporate Zinc for hair loss, but it makes me sick. Oh, and I do get my protein in everyday. I just had blood work and nothing is low except RBW and BUN/creatitine. Is there anything else I can do to help? Is there a…

Have any of you tried the Barimelt multivitamin smooth fruit flavor or Bariatric Fusion Soft Chew mixed berry? I have an anaphylactic allergy to shellfish and nuts and these are the only ones that are manufactured in a facility not with these items that I can find. I did contact my allergist and was advised not to even test the waters per se even though they follow rigorous cleaning. Thanks for any help you can provide. I have read different reviews.

I started vitamins today. I have Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate caramel chews (yummy!) which I have no problem chewing. They taste good. However, the Bariatric Advantage Multivitamin mixed fruit chews are testing my gag reflex. I chewed and swallowed the first one. It was distasteful to me to put it mildly. I had to immediately wash my mouth out with water. I have to take another. Can I just cut it with my pill cutter and swallow the whole pieces with water? Does that way interfere with absorption? Oh man, they do NOT agree with me. LOL

We now carry Smartcake by Smart Baking Company. Smartcakes are not only gluten-free, but they are free of sugar and of starch. Baked with the finest ingredients, Smartcakes are non-GMO, full of fiber and protein while being low in fat and only 38 calories each. They bring you a healthy and satisfying experience that goes way beyond gluten-free. We know you heard it before, great tasting and healthy? You are right. It is hard. And it is rare. And it is here. A 38 calorie gluten-free, sugar-free cupcake. This is the first high protein nutritious “snack cake” which has zero carbohydrates of sugar, zero of starch. The carbs are just from the fiber. They have 5 gram…

We're excited to announce that the BariatricPal Store now carries the entire line of R-Kane Nutritional meal replacement products. R-kane has been providing meal replacement products designed for the Bariatric community for decades. R-kane recently reformulated their entire product line and their products are even yummier than before. You can check them out at the Bariatricpal Store.

We're excited to announce that we now carry Legendary Foods nut snacks & nut butter in the BariatricPal Store! Legendary Foods produces awesome-flavored nut snacks & nut butter with real health benefits. At Legendary Foods, they're single-minded about two things - Great taste and the science of nutrition. You can check these products out at https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/legendary-foods

Favorite protein by far still have a hot shake every morning for breakfast

The BariatricPal Store now carries all Watermans hair growth products! Watermans hair growth products are the perfect solution for Bariatric patients suffering from hair loss!! Watermans exclusively designed unisex hair growth products have been scientifically formulated using Watermans GrowMore™ technology. Watermans hair growth products contain only the highest quality blend of ancient ingredients and essential oils. Designed to encourage natural hair growth, and known for their gentle moisturizing properties.

We're excited to announce that the BariatricPal Store now carries the entire Chomps healthy snack line of products. NOT ALL JERKY IS CREATED EQUAL! When it comes to healthy snacks, it’s hard to beat jerky—but only if it’s made right. There are plenty of popular brands out there that are loaded with questionable ingredients, many of which cancel out any nutritional benefits. At Chomps, they do things differently. HERE'S TO healthyCHOMPING!

Hello, Has anyone had any luck on getting their insurance to cover the vitamins or supplements required?? I have Aetna Choice Plus.

I bought vitamin and biotin patches many are dry wont come off paper some even missing i question effectiveness. Paid to much to risk not getting what i need any suggestions

We're happy to announce that the BariatricPal Store now carries the entire line of over 80 Walden Farms Calorie Free products! Walden Farms dressings, creamers, syrups, sauces, dips, mayo, peanut butter, spreads, and jellies have no calories, fat, carbs, gluten or sugars of any kind! Check them out at https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/walden-farms .

I’m almost to the end of my first month of the chewables and am allowed to switch to swallowing my vitamins. Best Bariatric bang for your buck vitamins? Prices?

So in effort to reach my daily protein goal (80 grams) without having to drink a shake everyday I have been looking for alternative protein sources. Today I tried a bag of Quest chips in cheddar/sour cream. 21 grams of Protein~130 calories~4 grams of carbs. I thought they were pretty good. The flavor wasn’t bad and they kinda taste like baked chips that are off brand. ? I would eat them again and they helped with my desire to crunch. I was able to eat the whole bag in 1 sitting so I’m pretty sure they are sliders so I’ll have to watch it. I thought it would make a great on the go snack and the bump in protein (listed as milk isolate and whey) it what I need to meet my …

Does anyone have any experience of vitamin patches? I'm struggling to believe their efficacy as some of the vitamins have very large molecular structures. As skin as inherently non-permeable, I don't see how they can enter through a patch on the skin. I may be totally wrong on this. I'd like to hear what you guys think or have found?

Travelled to NYC last night and realized I forgot my multivitamins. I’m only 5 weeks post surgery. Where can i buy a good bariatric multi in the city?

I have a 15-serving tub of Celebrate's chicken soup flavor meal replacement that I opened to try but didn't end up liking (I'm picky, and I only tried a partial serving, so not even one full serving is missing out of it), so I figured I'd offer it up here to see if anyone wants to buy it. $15 plus $10 shipping*. Retail, it's $28.95 plus tax/shipping. Info about it is here: https://www.celebratevitamins.com/meal-replacement-tub.html * = Yes, that's the actual shipping cost. I originally bought the tomato soup flavor and didn't like it, so I exchanged it and had to pay $10 to ship it back to the company to get the chicken soup flavor. Even if I *can* exchange it…

Still in early stages of planning for surgery. Does anyone have recommendations for protein powder for shakes? It looks like I may be on them for awhile and hate to purchase something I do not like.

Can someone please help with suggestions on a good Vitamins for your hair. Thanks

Oh Celebrate Essential 3 in 1 Multi-Vitamin Drink Mix in Citrus Splash Flavor with calcium and fiber, I sparkleheart you so! You taste like a citrusy burst of Tang on my tongue. You start my day with a sunny smile! I want to date you forever. The End. Here's what it looks like at Alex's place: https://store.bariatricpal.com/products/celebrate-ens-essential-multi-3-in-1-drink-mix-multivitamin-calcium-and-fiber-available-in-3-flavors

I don’t see a post for this but let me know. I want to hear other people’s opinions. I bought the annual up front one and I hope I didn’t make a mistake. Is anyone else questioning where “over $50 worth of product” is coming from?

I have a terrible time with constipation. Every time someone tells me this type of iron or that type of iron is not constipating, I get extremely constipated. I have to take iron because I become extremely anemic immediately if I don't. Is there any kind that is truly not constipating?

Is Fusion multivitamins chewable replaces all supplements needed post the gastric sleeves operation! What exactly the needed vitamins now 3 weeks post operation and long term !

Hi sleeve fam! I just wanted you to know, (if you don't already) there's a protein shot sold at vitamin shoppe, 3.8 ounces, 42 grams of protein, 0 fat, 0 sugar, 2g carb. If you have trouble meeting your protein goals try this as a snack. It helps me when im feeling lethargic, from lack of protein. Im 7 weeks post op and have lost 41 lbs since surgery, 50 total. GOOO me! I know my stalls are coming, (I hope not) but Im sure they are, so when the doc says more protein, this will be my secret weapon. its called NEW WHEY liquid protein. it come sin 3 flavors, ( at vitamin shoppe) there may be more. Acai berry, watermelon, and fruitpunch. Doesn't taste too bad. Kind …

I've been reading that in the USA a great many supplement ingredients are sourced from China.. An article I read today said that 90% of Vitamin C used in US supplements are imported from China, where conditions are hazardly polluted at best.. Is anyone else concerned about what we're swallowing for the rest of our lives? I know of one company that advertises that none of their ingredients are sourced from China.. I find it very comforting to know this..... Does anyone else know of other brands available from the store here that are not China sourced? According to US law, there is no requirement to state the country of origin of the ingredients that make up our s…

Enjoy the creamy texture of ProCare Health's NEW Sea Salted Caramel chew while getting your calcium, vitamin D and a dose of probiotics! ProCare Health's Caramel Calcium Chew is specially formulated for bariatric patients and delivers calcium in a non-gritty way. Each chew provides 500 mg TruCal® calcium, 500 IU of vitamin D3 to support calcium absorption, and also contains 500 million CFU’s of probiotics to help with digestion. All that is packed in a delicious caramel soft chew that you will love to take! Sweetened with tapioca syrup and raw cane sugar there are no artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols, so you can feel confident you are maintaining your o…

BariatricPal is excited to announce our exclusive partnership with DEKAs Bariatric Multivitamins . DEKAs Bariatric Multivitamin has been created by the same developers that created the wildly popular Bariatric Advantage Advanced EA Multivitamin ! It uses the same delivery technology as Bariatric Advantage Advanced EA Multivitamin. Read more below about why DEKAs Bariatric Chewable Tablets are the most potent and technologically advanced Bariatric vitamin in the world! DEKAs Bariatric Chewable Tablets are a multivitamin and mineral supplement for the dietary management of bariatric surgery patients. DEKAs Bariatric Chewable Tablets are the next generation of mult…

Hi everyone new here I had my surgery on February 7th and doing good but not able to tolerate my protein shakes. Does anyone suggest a really good unflavored protein powder that I can add to my food. I like to make smoothies with fruit and thought to add protein powder to them. Thanks

Hi all! I am pre-surgery and trying to get all of my crap in order but I am having a super hard time with protein shakes. I am one of those (lucky) individuals who is allergic to or cannot tolerate artificial sweeteners of nearly all varieties - this includes stevia. Monk fruit powder has been okay so far. Does anyone have any recommendations on flavored protein shakes that don't contain the usual artificial sweeteners but have enough isolate or veggie protein to be an adequate supplement? (my doctor's office nixed protein concentrates) I have done a lot of research but have only found 2 with limited flavor options. Thank you! Rania

So having tried several combinations of vitamins and minerals..... I've finally found Baricol Complete which I think covers everything we need. They're not exactly delicious but I've tasted worse. Does anyone see anything missing that I should be taking? https://baricolbariatrics.co.uk/baricol-complete/

Hi! Does anyone know of a discount code for the Tespo?

Hey all - less than a month out from surgery and looking to prep. Reviewing the NUT info, they recommend mixing unflavored protein powder in things like applesauce or yogurt during the pureed stage. Tells me to look for powders with at least 15g protein and less than 3 g sugar. Had been looking at syntrax, but that's only 10g protein. Any recommendations? I've heard of genepro and isopure. Haven't found a local GNC yet (moved a year ago and haven't needed one til now) but have been browsing amazon. Thanks!

I've had good luck finding tasty Protein powders from the BariatricEating.com website, but their stuff is darn pricey! But, their Inspire protein powders taste good to me (especially the caramel latte and Peanut Butter cookie), have 20 g of protein and only 1 g of carbs per serving, which makes them perfect for the pre-op low carb diet. Does anyone know of anyplace else to find the Inspire brand? They look like they may be "house" brands at BariatricEating.com, but if that is the case, I wonder if there is a comparable brand that has the same good stuff for a better price. Anyone have suggestions?

Has anyone been able to get all necessary vitamins/supplements from Celebrate? I like their shakes and liked their vitamins after my VSG 7 years ago. I'd like to keep things simple! Thanks.

I am searching for a complete multivitamin that is chewable yet affordable. So far the only one I can find is centrum adult chewable, but it does not say complete. Advice on any good ones that aren’t $50 a bottle. Thanks!

Hello hello hello everybody I'm finishing up my bottle of BA Advanced and was thinking about trying Celebrate with iron. Stuff is pretty important. I'm still in my child bearing years and would like to start donating blood again. I noticed the iron is different in both brands. Is one type better than the other? SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017!

We're excited to announce two awesome new flavors to our BariatricPal Square Protein Wafer line: Lemon Raspberry Get your protein and stay motivated to stick to your diet with BariatricPal Protein Wafers. BariatricPal Square Protein Wafers make a filling snack or dessert, and the 15 grams of protein can keep you full for hours. You will get less than 10% of the amount of sugar in a bakery-sized lemon bar while you satisfy your sweet tooth. Each box contains 5 individually-packaged servings of 2 wafers each. Highlights: 15 grams protein 200 calories 20% of the daily value for calcium Suitable for the …

Help my hair is falling out! I’m having trouble covering my scalp. I had read this day may come. I already have fine thin hair. This year I have been put anastesia 4 time. I had my lap band to gastric sleeve May 2017 this crazy hair coming out started in October. Please share all your tips and tricks. My nails are fine. My skin is starting to bruise easily. I am hypothyroid but that is in check.

Sleeved 10/17/17 Age: 19 HW: 297 CW: 241 Heeelllpppp all my life I’ve always gotten compliments on my hair, how long and thick it is. I know hairloss is something that is bound to happen but I’m losing so much. It’s EVERYWHERE and everytime I shower I just have a big clump that scares me, then another big clump after the shower when I comb. I’ve been lazy on my vitamins so I’m sure that’s an #1 thing but I’m getting better on it and setting reminders for myself! Would extra biotin help?

Hello everyone , I need help understanding all this vitamin regimen. Which vitamins do we need to intake after surgery ? Which are the best ones? If I take a multi-vitamin do I still need to take more vitamins on the side ? please help .

So I will be a year out from my Rny in March. I had my blood work done and everything came back good except a mild case of anemia. Doc said to take Iron ferrous fumarate and take it at least 2 hours apart from my calcium. I wonder for those taking Iron what dosage are do you take? Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

Has anyone experienced joint pain related to taking vitamins? I've stopped my calcium, but now am having the same pain from my multi. I'm in so much pain that it is hard to sleep at night, but the pain disappears when I stop the vitamins. Thanks for any info.