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Alex Brecher

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  1. Alex Brecher

    Protein intake

    Those looks really good. Shame that they’re only available in the UK. The BariatricPal Store carries some great protein shot options as well.
  2. Alex Brecher

    Vitamins

    I use BariatricPal Multivitamin ONE "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/bariatricpal-multivitamin-one! 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.
  3. Alex Brecher

    Over the counter vitamins?

    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.
  4. Alex Brecher

    New Podcast for Bartiatric Fitness?

    I'm a huge podcast junky and would love to add another to my playlist. There are a few good WLS podcasts already but none that focus on fitness and nutrition. You might run out of topics after a while since it's a super niche topic, but it's a great idea.
  5. Alex Brecher

    Calcium supplements

    I personally love calcium chews. Either caramel or fruit flavor. You can find many options at the BariatricPal Store https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/calcium. We carry Wellesse as well at https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/calcium/products/wellesse-calcium-vitamin-d3-liquid
  6. Alex Brecher

    Suggestions for chewable Vitamins?

    I'd like to respectfully disagree. I wrote an article on this exact topic a little while ago... Flintstones Multivitamins: Tasty and Inadequate for Bariatric Surgery Patients “Complete” But Lacking Essential Nutrients What does a “complete” multivitamin contain? It could provide anything from all the essential nutrients to just a few. There is no legal definition for “complete.” In the case of Flintstones “Complete” multivitamin chewables, “complete” apparently means that it has all 13 vitamins, but only 6 of the more than 15 essential minerals that you need. Quantity Is Critical For bariatric surgery patients, it is not only important to get each of the necessary vitamins and minerals, but also to have the right amounts. You need high amounts of some of the vitamins and minerals, and Flintstones chewables simply do not deliver. For example, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) suggests at least 12 mg thiamin (vitamin B1) per day, while a chewable has 1.5 mg. You will also be short on: Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin B12 Iron Calcium And more. “Doubling Up” Does Not Work If one tablet is not enough, can’t you just take two? Well, not really. First, getting twice as much as certain nutrients may still leave you short. For example, 2 Flintstones chewables provide 1,200 IU of vitamin D, while recommendations for post-op gastric bypass patients are to get 3,000 IU per day. And no matter how many chewables you take, you will never get enough of essential minerals such as selenium and chromium, since the chewables have none. Multivitamin: What Is in a Name? We usually refer to them as “multivitamins,” but most often, we really mean, “multivitamin and mineral supplements.” Sometimes, a “multivitamin” that you buy off the shelf really is literally a bunch of vitamins with few or no minerals. Do not get confused by the name when purchasing your supplement. Read the supplement facts label to see which nutrients are in the supplement, and how much there is. Safe Choices, Your Way To be sure that you are getting the right supplement for bariatric surgery post-op needs, you are best off choosing a bariatric supplement. It may be a tad more expensive, but it could prevent deficiency diseases such as anemia or peripheral neuropathy. Choosing a bariatric surgery-targeted multivitamin instead of a kids’ supplement does not mean you have to choke down capsules if you cannot stand them. You can always opt for another form, such as Powder or a Soft Chew. For help figuring out which vitamin and mineral supplement may be right for you, you can look at the attached ASMBS guidelines or check out our Bariatric Vitamin Guide, which breaks down recommendations for each surgery type. Also, be sure to talk to your doctor about your individual needs before trying a supplement. ASMBS-Nutritional-Guidelines-2016-Update.pdf
  7. This is a very limited time offer. Order a 12-Month Supply of BariatricPal Multivitamin ONE "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamin Capsules for only $99.99! 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. BariatricPal Multivitamin ONE "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamin Capsule - with 45 Mg Iron BariatricPal Multivitamin ONE "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamin Capsule - Iron Free
  8. I take 1500mg per day. I usually break them up 500mg 3X per day. My current preference is calcium chews in fruit flavors.
  9. Alex Brecher

    Suggestions for chewable Vitamins?

    Check out BariatricPal Multivitamin ONE "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamin Chewable with 45mg Iron from the BariatricPal Store. We have many other options as well.
  10. Alex Brecher

    Favorite water bottle?

    I've used this one for a few weeks and really like that it doesn't smell, doesn't leak, doesn't sweat as much as my aluminum bottles, it's easy to clean and doesn't get dinged up every time I drop it. It also fits into my car's cup holder which is a big plus.
  11. Joseph's Sugar-Free Maple Syrup is low carb and made from all natural maple flavor. Try it on our large selection of protein pancakes or protein waffles, low-calorie ice cream, and for making specialty protein drinks or coffee. Unlike other watery diet syrups, Joseph's Sugar-Free Maple Syrup has a thick consistency perfect for your low carb pancake breakfast. Joseph's Low Carb Maple Syrup is Kosher and gluten-free. Most popular Sugar-Free Maple Syrups are very similar to each other. Joseph's Sugar-Free Maple Syrup has a thick consistency, unlike other watery diet syrups. It has a natural maple flavor and no aftertaste. Now available at the BariatricPal Store. Joseph's Sugar-Free Maple Syrup Highlights: All Natural Sugar-Free Kosher, Low Carb and Safe for Diabetics Clean Ingredients Instructions: Use this syrup as a sweetener in baking, tea, and coffee. Refrigerate after opening. Ingredients: Water, Maltitol, All Natural Maple Flavor.
  12. Alex Brecher

    Favorite water bottle?

    My new favorite is the AeroBottle Magnus 40oz water bottle from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/sports-shakers-mixers-bottles/products/aerobottle-magnus-water-bottle-40oz
  13. Sugar-free, fat-free and carb free! Just like regular marshmallows, La Nouba marshmallows have a soft, smooth texture that melts in your mouth. You can eat them on their own, melt them in the microwave on top of a sugar-free crisp wafer or let them melt in your coffee or hot chocolate protein drink. You can even roast over a campfire and/or use to make smores! La Nouba Sugar-Free Marshmallows are great for bariatric patients, diabetics, dieters, and those looking to watch their carb intake. Eating La Nouba Sugar-Free Marshmallows is an experience you never will forget! La Nouba Sugar-Free Marshmallows Nutrition Facts: Per serving size of 7.5 g Calories: 6 cal Carbohydrates: 6 g (1%DV) Non-caloric non-blood impacting carbs: 5.76 g Net Carbs: 0.06 g (no impact) Fat: 0 g (0% DV) Sugar: 0 g (0% DV) Proteins: 0.375 g (0.75% DV) Sodium: 0.05 mg (0% DV) Ingredients: Water, Sweeteners (Maltitol, Isomalt, Maltitol Syrup, Lactitol), Gelatine, Natural colorants and flavoring (vanilla). Pure and all natural without any additives, preservatives or waxes. 2.7 ounces or 75 grams of square pink and white La Nouba Sugar-Free marshmallows.
  14. Sticking to your weight loss diet has never been easier because now you can satisfy your cravings while losing weight. BariatricPal Strawberry Cream Protein Crisps deliver the crunch you crave in a low-carb, low-sodium form. Each serving has only 5 grams of carbohydrates and 25 milligrams of sodium while giving you 16 grams of protein to keep away hunger until your next meal or snack. Who cares that nobody can eat just one? The whole bag has only 120 calories! BariatricPal Strawberry Cream Protein Crisps taste like sweet cream and ripe strawberries. Made with real strawberry powder, sea salt, and organic tapioca syrup, they are ready to eat for a snack or with a meal. Have them on their own, or try mixing them into cottage cheese or yogurt, or using them to top a fruit salad. Each box contains 7 single-serving bags that you can stash in a gym bag, at work, in the car, and at home. BariatricPal Protein Crisps Highlights: 120 calories 16 grams of protein 5 grams of carbohydrates Very low in sodium 20% of the daily value for calcium Suitable for bariatric surgery, low-carb, and other weight loss diets Free from artificial sweeteners High-quality protein from milk protein isolate Now available at The BariatricPal Store.
  15. Alex Brecher

    WAIT WHAT NO CALORIE SALAD DRESSING!

    I agree 100% Same goes with Zero calories sweeteners like Splenda. Each packet does have (4) calories but under 5 calories per serving. “According to federal regulations, the terms ‘calorie free,’ ‘free of calories,’ ‘no calories,’ ‘zero calories,’ ‘without calories,’ ‘trivial source of calories,’ ‘negligible source of calories,’ or ‘dietarily insignificant source of calories’ may be used on the label or in the labeling of foods, provided that food contains less than 5 calories per reference amount customarily consumed and per labeled serving,” I'm personally not worried that these rules are what's causing the worldwide Obesity epidemic 😀
  16. Alex Brecher

    Mobile app

    We are redoing our app from the ground up. I will let you know once it's been updated.
  17. Alex Brecher

    WAIT WHAT NO CALORIE SALAD DRESSING!

    We carry all flavors at the BariatricPal Store. You can buy them for MUCH less in your local grocery store, if available. (It costs us a ton to ship glass and liquid so we need to charge a bit more than we do for other products.) If a product contains 5 or fewer calories per serving, manufacturers are allowed to round that down to 0 on the Nutrition Facts label.
  18. Alex Brecher

    Oatmeal

    I personally eat BariatricPal Maple Brown Sugar Protein Oatmeal a few times per week and usually add in a handful of berries.
  19. Alex Brecher

    Vitamins

    I use BariatricPal Multivitamin ONE "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/bariatricpal-multivitamin-one! 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.
  20. Our Memorial Day Specials Start Now! Shop Now - http://bit.ly/2EqA77I Get 50% off BariatricPal Vitamins & Supplements, My Vitamin Patch, and PatchAid Vitamin Patches with code SPECIAL50.* Get 15% off All Other Branded Vitamins & Supplements with code SPECIAL15.* *One coupon code per order. Not be combined with any other offer. Sorry, no price adjustments on previous orders. Cannot be used on recurring orders. Valid through 5/27/19.
  21. Alex Brecher

    BP Store Wishlist

    What are your thoughts on the new wishlist implementation?
  22. Alex Brecher

    BP Store Wishlist

    Wishlist functionality has been added to the store. Thanks again for the great suggestion.
  23. Alex Brecher

    BP Store Wishlist

    We had this a while back but disabled because we had some issues with it. I am going to work on getting it back. Thanks for the suggestion!!
  24. Check out BariatricPal Multivitamin ONE "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins from https://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/bariatricpal-multivitamin-one! 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.
  25. Alex Brecher

    Multivitamin One

    We have them in Capsule version as well, with and without Iron.

PatchAid Vitamin Patches

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