I literally haven't taken any vitamins since my surgury almost 4 months ago. I just hate taking stuff but I had my blood test and my iron levels were normal. I don't seem to have any bad effects from this other then occasional tiredness. Does anybody else not take their vitamins?

Thing is about vitammin deficiency is it creeps up on you - and you don't really get a chance to fix it often the damage is done. You really should be taking your Vitamins daily.

You body does not take a Vitamin and use it in isolation - imagine a closet full of toys - it isn't like a hula hoop, you pull it out and use it. It is more like barbie - you need the dolls, and clothes, the house and the car and the beach party set and - you get the picture? all of this stuff has to come out to work together...now imagine it being a one-time only thing, you have to replace ti to use it again...

Vitamin deficiencies open us up to immmunity disease, increased cancer risk, bone density and joint issue - and yes, how you body will look during and sfter weight loss (not to mention how you age and heal from sun exposure) literally everything you can imagine and then some...

I have a chewable from Wal-mart that was recommended - Natures Own, and they are inexpensive and go down easy.

I tended to be iron-deficient before surgery, so I definitely make a point to take my Iron. I also regularly take a Multivitamin and Biotin.

I'm not as good at taking Calcium, but I eat a lot of cheese and other calcium-rich foods, so I'm not too worried. Still, I have started taking Calcet chews, which I find much more appetizing than regular calcium.