Vitamins

[rydersmama 804]

So, I had my sleeve done in Mexico, and while I was there, I bought some Vitamins to last me for a couple months.

My supply is going run out soon, so I've been looking online about which vitamins I should buy.

I've heard of people actually taking flintstone vitamins (the ones with iron) as their "bariatric" Vitamin. And I'd have to say that comparing the flintstone vitamin to other bariatric vitamins, it's the same percentage of vitamins and minerals...that's if you took 2 flintstone vitamins.

Any thoughts on this? Anyone who uses flintstone vitamins? If not, which bariatric Multivitamin do you use?

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[stacyrg1 90]

I use 2 Centrum a day. No need to buy expensive Bariatric Vitamins

[julietinpa 18]

I am two and a half years out and only use Flinstones. My blood work has always been normal.

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[Clementine Sky 707]

In the six months since surgery I've taken Flintstones with Iron, Vitamin Code Raw One for Woman, and the Dr. patch Multivitamins. I liked Vitamin Code the best, but reverted to taking Flintstones this month primarily for convenience. Even though the Vitamin Code Vitamins state that they can be taken with or without food, I always felt very nauseous if I didn't have them with a meal. The same is true with all other brands of multivitamins I've taken in the past (Centrum, Trader Joe's, and various others). I needed an ample amount of Water, plus food, and since I try to not eat and drink within the same 30 minute window that was a bit of a challenge. With Flintstones I haven't had that problem because I can just chew them. I have one with Breakfast and one with an afternoon snack. It's also less expensive and more readily available. I haven't had any negative effects from the Flintstones. I am incredibly sensitive to B vitamins and will breakout if a multivitamin contains too much of them, and fortunately Flintstones has just the right amount to not be problematic for me. I will say that I despised Flintstones immediately after surgery. For the first few weeks anything too sweet was not palatable to me at all. Then my tastebuds chilled out, and I was fine with them again.

[stacyrg1 90]

My plan doesn't allow flintstones as they are not complete. They recommend either the Centrum or the Bariatric Vitamins. I chose centrum. They're relatively inexpensive and don't bother my stomach

[Christinamo7 4,041]

I have been using the opurity Vitamins - same company as powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury powder. but since I have the sleeve, and pills are not bothering me I will go back to my regular multi for women once I have used up all my chewables. my doctor and NUT said it is fine to do that.