Hello: I tried to reply to a question about Vitamins in the Dec post-op group but it wouldn't send so I decided to start a new thread. I wanted to recommend getting and "old lady" pill sorter and putting the daily vitamins in that - leave it where you brush your teeth so that it is starting you in the face every morning as a reminder to take them! Not taking vitamins has long term consequences for roux-en-y patients. It may not show up immediately in your blood work but your body is "stealing" vitamins from your bones and other places to try to make up for what we are missing. Be vigilant about this - its for life!

A tip if you have Cigna as an insurance company. Cigna has a medication list of drugs that are covered with a "0" copay - you would need to check your particular plan BUT pre-natal vitamins are covered for other "conditions" if it is deemed a medical necessity. Which roux-en-y makes vitamins a medical necessity. I take Zatean Plus Softgels. It is a rather large green soft gel so it may be difficult for some to swallow - AND - you need to be several months out and have approval from your Dr to take tablets, but this is quite a money saver. You might want to look into it with your insurance.

Anyone else there with tips for vitamins?

I have 7 little jars that every Sunday I put a weeks worth of my vitimans in and when getting ready for work or home on the weekend I either grab a jar and go or on the weekend I just open a jar and take them all day long. By the end of the day I have taken all my suppliments. It works for me and I don't forget