Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

What kind of vitamins do you take?



Recommended Posts

I was just wondering what kind of Vitamins everyone is taking...I just recently bought Vitaband. I purchased the berry flavor and they taste great. This is the first Vitamin that I have taken that I actually enjoy.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I take Centrum chewables and they are awful. I may have to try what you are taking. Where did you find them?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I buy them at the Doc's office. But there is a website not sure what it is....google Vitaband and you should find it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I take 2 Flinstone's Complete chewables a day :thumbup:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I take Gummy Vits by Vitafusion, they are adult gummy vitamins. Vitafusion has an entire line. They are soft and gummy, they taste great ! You can get them from Costco.com, Amazon.com and at Target stores, but I think Amazon.com and Drugstore.com have the most complete assortment.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Cars Vitamins or Nemo. I hate adult vitamins (even the Gummy ones). The kids vitamins just taste so much better.:thumbup:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I take the Gummy Vites from costco, they do taste just like Gummy Bears. I need a Calcium chew also.. I know Gummy Vites makes one, not sure what it is like or if I should get Viactiv? Anybody try the chocolate/caramel calcium chews? I take some pill Vitamins but have a hard time getting them down throughout the day... figured I would try to take what I can in a chewable form.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The Calcium gummys taste great they are cream/fruit flavored. I think they even have one that includes Fiber now. The best assortment of all the different Vitamins can be found at Amazon.com, costco doesn't carry them all. You can get the Vitafusion gummys for every Vitamin you need.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I ordered liquid Vitamins from Biotics Research, that include Multivits which are ok, not too bad tasting, a Vit D supplement that is one drop per day, oral disintegrating B12 AND - this is my problem - "Essential EFA'S" that isthe most NASTY ROTTEN FISHY TASTING thing I've ever run across. I've gotten so averse to it that I get nauseous now just thinking about it!! :thumbup:

Any suggestions? I used to take the horse pill size Fish Oil caps but, of course, that's out of the question now. I've tried disguising it with Peanut Butter and that just makes the PNB taste like, well, taste bad.

Thanks, all!

Betsy

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

2 Flintstones and a Calcium supplement. One of them is turning my pee slightly green/blue.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The best Vitamins I have found for Bariatric Patients are the products by Bariatric Building Blocks (bbvitamins.com).

The have various formulations for the different types of WLS's. One of the reasons I like them is that they taste really great. They make taking Vitamins a pleasure, something you actually look forward to.

Regardless of what Vitamins you choose, TAKE them. It is so important, regardless of what WLS you have had.

S.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am still 4 months pre op but was told to start on the vit/calcium regime now. I also purchased the Centrum chewables .. waste of $9 they are not going down .. NASTY. I had asked about the childrens Flinstones chewable and told no. I would prefer to take a non-chewable but they said it needs to be smaller then an M & M and good luck finding a multi that small. The Calcium isn't an issue 500mg twice a day is just a regular TUMS and that I get down no problems.. might need to try these gummi's everyone mentiones.. never met a gummi bear I didn't like !

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

For my multi, I take either a Vitamin capsule my doctor's office sells or Bariatric Advantage chewable multis.

I also take Vitamin D, Cal-mag, Biotin, a B-complex, additional pantothenic acid, selenium, Co Q-10, and chewable Iron on alternating days.

Everything listed is something I found I simply did not meet minimum requirements for over a long period of time. (I track nutrients on Fitday.) Now I meet or exceed the USRDA for everything but potassium, which my doctor monitors (and will Rx supplementation for if needed).

The Co Q-10 is a supplement he suggests all patients take daily---preferably for life.

ETA: Since surgery, I have not been able to tolerate pills---at least, not pressed tablets. So, every supplement I take is either a chewable, a powder-containing capsule (breaks down before it tries to pass through the stoma) or a gelcap (same idea).

Edited by BetsyB

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 3 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×