Okay, so I understand the importance of taking the bariatric multi-vitamins. I guess what I am not sure of is whether or not we should be taking anymore than that. The bariatric multi-vitamin has so much more in it than a regular multi-vitamin so am I right to assume we are getting all that we need? I do separate my vitamins into a morning and evening dose. I am only three weeks post-op and I do take add'l chewable calcium along with the bariatric multi. I have read where we can be deficient in many other vitamins. I hope that those vitamins we are deficient in are being taken care of in the bariatric multi's being taken already. I know my first post-op blood work will zero in on deficiencies better than I can guess at them but should I be concerned or just continue with my current plan. I have sublingual b-12's but haven't taken them yet as the current multi I am taking has a large amount of add'l b-12 in it. Also, I tend to be able get all of my protein in within the morning hours. I make a 20 oz skim milk protein shake using three scoops of protein that has 52 grams of whey protein per scoop. I know that having too much protein can also be taxing on the kidneys. Thinking I need to drink 3 separate smaller shakes and concentrate more on maybe fruits and veggies during my actual meal? Does anyone else worry about having too much protein. Should we worry about a limit from the kidney's point of view?

I don't take a bariatric vitamin but take a centrum chewable. I also take d, c, iron and calcium. I give myself a b12 shot once a month. In all my checkups my vitamin levels have been where they are supposed to be. I'm 10 months post op. as far as protein goes. I never worry about getting too much. I focus on it over everything else. It is what you need to heal and for your body to get what it needs!!

I take Centrum-Silver Multi vitiman along with calcium, iron, biotin and B12. I am almost 9 months post op and when I have my blood work do everything is good.

I just received a letter about the vitamins from my surgeon. They have a recommended schedule, to optimize absorption. I haven't had time to really figure it all out yet...