Bariatric Vitamins

[Seahawks Fan 771]

My Dietician gave me a sample of these & I went ahead & ordered them. I like the idea of everything I need in one tablet & the price is right. I paid around $15.00 for two 30 day supplies.

[abefroman329 704]

That’s about the same price as Flintstones chewables (definitely the same price as the store-brand version), you still need to take calcium citrate, and that’s way too much B12 (my post-surgery program recommends 1000 mcg a week).

[Seahawks Fan 771]

11 minutes ago, abefroman329 said:

That’s about the same price as Flintstones chewables (definitely the same price as the store-brand version), you still need to take calcium citrate, and that’s way too much B12 (my post-surgery program recommends 1000 mcg a week).

Do Flintstone chewable’s have everything you need? I take these for Calcium there $1.98 at Walmart.

[abefroman329 704]

Yes, two Flintstones have everything I need except for the calcium citrate and the B12, which is a sublingual tablet I take once a week. You need Calcium citrate such as this, https://www.bariatricadvantage.com/item/calcium_citrate_chewable_500mg/, not calcium carbonate. I shudder to think what’s happening to you’re stomach when you’re taking 3 Tums a day you don’t need.

[Seahawks Fan 771]

Weird I showed those to my Dietician and he said those were fine. He also gave me the sample of the bariatric Vitamins and said they had everything I need except Calcium. Is there such a thing as too much B12 & if so what would it do?

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

After the sleeve, carbonate doesn't absorb as easily as citrate. Some controversy on B12 dosage - B Vitamins are Water soluble, so not as likely to get toxic levels, but some do have issues w high doses, do your own research. Also some healthcare professionals are very biased about Vitamin brands and efficacy altogether on vitamins.

[shedo82773 1,236]

When I had my RNY they started me on the B12 sublingual once a day. My blood-work came back and I was to high on the B12. So they had me go to 1 time a week. I started taking hair SKIN AND NAILS every day, again to high. Now I am taking it 2 times a week. Everything came back GREAT!! Now I didn't think men needed the extra Iron. I am 61YO and thru the change so because I don't have my monthly any more I don't need the extra iron. Sorry if I offended anyone. Because that is never what I want to do. have a great day

[Seahawks Fan 771]

Are these ok together? Should cover everything my surgeon/dietitian require.

[orionburn 1,023]

11 hours ago, Heisenberg said:

Are these ok together? Should cover everything my surgeon/dietitian require.

Generally you don't want to take an Iron containing Vitamin and Calcium at the same time. Iron can prevent you from getting the full benefit of your calcium pills. You usually want to take them 1-2 hours apart. To be honest most people probably won't have an issue as long as they are getting more than enough calcium in their daily diet, but if you’re on the low end for calcium (i.e. not getting much from food sources) then it’ something to keep in mind.

[GassyGurl 428]

Make sure you are OK with the size and qty needed for the Calcium. I have no problem with pills, but the huge pill form and qty of the pills was a huge turnoff for me. I lasted about 2 days, then said heck no, can't do this. I ended up with a liquid calcium instead.

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