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Hi all, having a very hard time with my daily Vitamins .... has any body tried these and/ or recommend them ? Specific brand ?

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I asked my nut about the Patches and others in the office overheard me inquire Several of them in singing style said "noooo". Apparently there are a couple of patients really struggling with Vitamin deficiencies because they were using the patch.

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Good to know !!! Thx
Any recommendations for oral supplements? I'm struggling with these chewables. Tomorrow I'm 3 weeks out & still not able to really eat, the Vitamins make me wanna hurl


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I've been using them religiously for the last 18 mos and have had no issues. I still have to take extra Calcium and that is the only deficiency noted so far. I love them!


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I've been using PatchMD multi and Biotin since surgery. My labs were all in normal range at 3 months except Vitamin A was a little low. I like the patch, but think you only really need it for a couple of months. I have no problem taking pills now. I'm still using the Patches. I got a year supply. I eat a wide range of healthy food so it could be my Vitamins are good from food. That is my goal. I just take the multi for insurance.


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I do feel my office is very conservative.

@JKC2016 do you feel the Biotin kept your hair lose to a minimum? Was it also a patch

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I just received them yesterday, I got sick and tired and nauseous taking the giant bariatric chewables. We shall see what my labs look like in a couple of months. I read most of the reviews on the BP store, nothing but good stuff--so I'm taking my chance. And if I'm lacking after 3 months, well, then I'll find a caplet of some sort.

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Great information guys!! I will give it a try, it must be better than nothing.
I'm struggling to eat so I need the supplementation more than anything right now


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At the practice i go to one nurse said yes the other said after you reach goal. I had already purchased the Patches before i heard the no. I decided to use the patches and take the chewables a few times a week. I sometimes had issues with taking Vitamins before the surgery. It seems in this world of sleeve surgery one size does not fit all.

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