So I'm wondering if anyone has tried them or discussed with your dr. I'm trying to simplify this as I feel like I'm obsessing about Water, Protein and Vitamins.

Yeah, if I could just plug in an IV line every few days, that would be great too. ????

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Following because I am getting mixed reviews.

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I use them, doc was fine. First set of labs were good. Second set in april

My doc and nutritionist both advised against the Patches bc the Vitamins are not absorbed adequately.

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I too am using them. My labs came back perfect. I don't have another set of labs for a few more months. My nutritionist said the verdict is still out on them. That some of their patients they work quite well for and others come back deficient. Mine just happened to be good. I'm curious if it has to do with patch placement and the use of oils and lotions. I use neither and put it on my arm where you would normally get a shot.

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Thanks everyone! I might try them. At least I won't forget them. One of my biggest ones I forget is Iron. I don't take it when I take the rest of them because you can't take Iron and Calcium together or the Iron won't absorb. And that's a pain.

Anyway - any other input is much appreciated.

My name is Clara Tardif I am using the Vitamin Patches for about a month and I am very pleased. I am going to have a blood test on February the 16th to make sure they are working correctly I will let you know.

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I just ordered the Iron ones. They say they are non-constipating. That is just one of my issues with the Iron. If this could be the solution, I will be happy.

I absolutely swear by the Vitamin Patches and have had nothing but great vitamin levels at each blood test.

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My nutritionist and surgeon says yes to Vitamin Patches.

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Love the Patches. I couldn't deal with eating Vitamins for first few weeks after surgery so they were lifesavers. I am still using them 2 months post op.

VSG date: 11/22/16

HW: 225. SW:222. CW: 196

I ultimately decided to do the Iron Patches to start with. Iron is hard on my stomach and I don't need anymore of that. I also subscribed to the Tessa. It's like a Vitamin keurig. I'll use that for my multi. It mixes liquid Vitamins, which absorb better. Anyway, I'll update after a few weeks.

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