Hi everyone!

I’m 6 days post-op and starting my vitamin regimen today. Does anyone have an example of what vitamins they take at what time?

Do you set alarms, reminders, etc. on your phone?

Hi everyone!
I’m 6 days post-op and starting my vitamin regimen today. Does anyone have an example of what vitamins they take at what time?
Do you set alarms, reminders, etc. on your phone?

My doctor just told me to take a multi, biotin, b12, and calcium. I️ haven’t had to set an alarm. I️ just use the vitamin storage container that has 7 days with morn, noon, evening, and bedtime. I’m generally pretty good at remembering to take, but there are slot of neat apps that have reminders. If you think you would forget you should get one. Also, I️ just purchased some chewable vitamins and each have at least 3 to 4 grams of carbs. I’m wondering if these should count towards my daily totals. [emoji848]

After RNY surgery, you are required to take many vitamins for the rest of your life. This is because you body no longer synthesizes vitamins from food. That part of your stomach has been cut away, so this daily requirement is extremely important. Vitamin chemistry is important for absorption. Calcium supplements should be calcium citrate. There are also different chemistries of B12. I use the sublingual B12 and was told to use methylcobalamin. You cannot use a time-release version of B12. If you are taking iron supplements, it must be ferrous sulfate for the best absorption. Gummy vitamins are not absorbed properly and should be avoided.

It is important to put a 2 hour separation between the vitamins that contain iron and those that contain calcium. So in my case I found that what works best for me is to take the iron supplements just before bedtime. I put my vitamins in a weekly pill container. I have one container for the morning and one for the night. And I use a very small glass bowl for my calcium supplements. I put my calciums in the bowl in the morning and take them throughout the day. If I am up and about I put my calciums in a ziplock bag and carry them with me.

After RNY surgery, you are required to take many vitamins for the rest of your life. This is because you body no longer synthesizes vitamins from food. That part of your stomach has been cut away, so this daily requirement is extremely important. Vitamin chemistry is important for absorption. Calcium supplements should be calcium citrate. There are also different chemistries of B12. I use the sublingual B12 and was told to use methylcobalamin. You cannot use a time-release version of B12. If you are taking iron supplements, it must be ferrous sulfate for the best absorption. Gummy vitamins are not absorbed properly and should be avoided.
It is important to put a 2 hour separation between the vitamins that contain iron and those that contain calcium. So in my case I found that what works best for me is to take the iron supplements just before bedtime. I put my vitamins in a weekly pill container. I have one container for the morning and one for the night. And I use a very small glass bowl for my calcium supplements. I put my calciums in the bowl in the morning and take them throughout the day. If I am up and about I put my calciums in a ziplock bag and carry them with me.

Thank you James! I appreciate the suggestions!

My doctor just told me to take a multi, biotin, b12, and calcium. I️ haven’t had to set an alarm. I️ just use the vitamin storage container that has 7 days with morn, noon, evening, and bedtime. I’m generally pretty good at remembering to take, but there are slot of neat apps that have reminders. If you think you would forget you should get one. Also, I️ just purchased some chewable vitamins and each have at least 3 to 4 grams of carbs. I’m wondering if these should count towards my daily totals. [emoji848]

Thank you! I just downloaded an app called Round and it has full timers & reminders for all meds & vitamins! Hopefully I can get into a routine ASAP [emoji5]

Thank you! I just downloaded an app called Round and it has full timers & reminders for all meds & vitamins! Hopefully I can get into a routine ASAP [emoji5]

Lol yes I️ have that app...it definitely notifies you....more than once.

My routine looks like this;
Wake up and take 2 Bariatric Fusion Multivitamins followed by a Barimelt Biotin and a Barimelt Iron +Vitamin C (I take the extra Iron every 4 days) I work from home and I am still using the notebook I got immediately post op for keeping track of things so I write down the time.

2 hours later I take my first 500mg/iu Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate + Vitamin D3. I note the time and repeat 2 hours from then. I do it a 3rd and final time for the day 2 hours after that. Total of 3 a day.

Finally 2 hours after my last Calcium Citrate chewy bite, I take my last 2 Bariatric Fusion Multivitamins (total of 4 a day) suddenly an app doesn't sound like a bad idea lol

I take my Bariatric Advantage Multi-Vitamin and 1 1/4 calcium chew in the morning. A second vitamin and chew at lunch. A chewable iron on my way home from work and two more iron at bedtime.

Thank you! I just downloaded an app called Round and it has full timers & reminders for all meds & vitamins! Hopefully I can get into a routine ASAP [emoji5]

I was wondering the same thing. I noticed that most of the chewable have carbs. Like you said at least 3 to 4