so i have a question about Vitamins. what vitamins do you take?

my information says to take a multi Vitamin with minerals like flinstone complete, Vitamin D, Calcium (carbonate or citrate), and a b-12 sublingual.

i have the flinstone complete and viactiv plus d, however, i can not seem to find the sublingual b-12. do i need to go to GNC to get these?

i am confused.

thanks!

kelly

you can get a sublingual b12 online. I got mine from Amazon.com. Hope that helps!

I take Celebrate multiviatmins and my doctor said that I wouldn't have to take a b-12 sublingual. I had my blood work done last week and I will update to see if I have a any Vitamin issues.

I do take calicum citrate it is the most absorbable type. Carbonate will not absorb in sleeve patients..the calicum you are using is cabonate. I know it really suck because there is items containing carbonate every where and it is really cheap. If you feel like you need a b-12 sublingual you can get it at GNC really cheap..

thanks for the advice. my booklet says carbonate or citrate are fine. i will have to ask my dr. or nutritionist again when i see them.

i guess all dr.'s have different ideas. maybe that is why they say viactiv is o.k. i mean if it is not, i can get something else, i just wish the information they give was accurate. i also like the idea that with that chewable, it takes care of the calcium and d all in one.

thanks again,

kelly

B12 sub-lingual should be available at Walmart or Walgreens or USA. The reason for the sub=lingual is that it is normally largely adsorbed in the stomach and since we not longer HAVE much of a stomach it doesn't work well in a tablet. The sub-lingual simply dissolve in your mouth quickly and adsorb through the delicate thin mouth tissues.

I would STRONGLY advise against calcium CARBONATE in favor of calcium citrate. C. CARBONATE is like TUMS or Rolaids and daily use may contribute to very painful kidney stones. I found this out the hard way .

B-12 sublingual is not an expensive one, usually. I got mine from Celebrate's online. Calcium citrate chews I got from bariatric advantage. The multi's are a chewable from trader joes and I love them. It tastes like a giant Flintstones. I also take a B-1, or thiamin that I got at Whole Foods Market. This is all on top of my synthroid and antidepressant.

Good luck! And Good HEALTH!

thanks to everyone for your advice. i have not had my surgery yet, but am going to within the next month or so. i was advised to start taking my vitamins now, that way, i get in the habit of taking them. all of the information was confusing and you all have helped a lot.

i really appreciate it.

thanks again!

kelly

I haven't been sleeved yet either and wanted to start on my vitamins ahead of time. I bought the sublinqual B12 at walmart for $6.00 and a giant chewable vitamin (that tastes just like Flintstone's) at BJ's warehouse for about $11.00. My kids think it's funny that I'm taking their "old" childrens vitamins!!

The bariatric advantage Lemon and Raspberry Calcium chews are good, like having a star burst almost. My Doctor's office recommended the Bariatric Advantage Multi Vitamin Crystals that mix in your water. I haven't tried the crystals yet but they come in a berry flavor I guess.

I am totally not being snarky by any means, but there is a load of information on here in the forum for vitamins:

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/forum/79-vitamins-supplements/

Also I order my B-12 sublingual (under the tongue drops) at Puritan Pride 2-2 oz bottles for $9.99.

http://www.puritan.com/b-12-vitamins-343/vitamin-b-complex-sublingual-liquid-with-vitamin-b-12-002871?NewPage=1

Also I got my lab work back yesterday, and my Vitamin D levels were a 10.1, normal is 40-100. I have to take high dose Vitamin D before my surgery. So don't be shocked when 'if' you find out the same info. Most people are deficient, esp. among heavier people. Here is a good video to watch about it ( I love her and ProofWLSWorks on Youtube, loads of info and support!):