shublu

I am 9 weeks post-op and I am struggling with fatigue. I am doing every thing right. Vitamins, Calcium, Protein but i am so wiped out I can't get to the gym. Suggestions?

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Thats 2 for Dr. Sadek's office. I will look into setting up an appointment. Thank you both for your input.

shublue, are you a fellow pirate alum?

I'd like to respectfully disagree. I wrote an article on this exact topic a little while ago...
“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

All the Vitamins and supplements I take are dissolve (barimelts) or chewable ( flintstone complete). I am 14 months PO and have had good results from blood work so I am afraid to switch but...these are all so sweet to me that I have to really force myself to take them and the BariMelts are pretty expensive.
Can I ever take regular Vitamins with same results ?
suggestions?

Thank you for the kind words. I thought people were going to crucify me for being so close to surgery. I am doing this and I am not going to cheat again. Surgery is 10 days away. Wow

Stop cheating. You can do it! Consult your doctor.

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in the literature they give you after surgery they talk about drinking 4 ounce of Protein Shake made up of powder or.. or already in a bottle is that how much at one time you are supposed to have? i have been trying to sip all 11 Fluid ounces within 30 minutes..and yes they all taste like crap after the surgery,,,

I have been drinking ready nutrician clear Protein Drinks and have tried GENEPRO unflavored powder. It's all gross to me now after surgery. I have tried ensure, premier, ripple, core, bolthouse nectur......it all has a weird after taste now.

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Nutritionist said... Flintstones chewable Complete. X2 each day

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I had gastric sleeve surgery done by Dr. Sadek and the team at Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics in Somerset NJ. The surgery was performed at RWJ Hospital in New Brunswick. I had a great experience with them. They have a few offices in Central NJ, in case that helps.