I saw a bariatric multi on amazon that is a pill, only once daily. Anyone try it? Will my body absorb all the minerals in one dose? Trying to save money on supplements!!!

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I have to take a multi with iron, a calcium citrate, a B-complex and a probiotic everyday. I wouldn't try to get by with less of the 3 golden requirements. Water, Protein and your supplements. That's when people start running into health problems after WLS. All of the horror stories you hear of when it comes to post-op complications like teeth loss and brittle bones and stuff like anemia can most often be traced back to complacency when it comes to following the nutritional requirements.

I don't think the OP is trying to skip supplements, but rather asking if a once-a-day multi (specifically made for Bariatric patients) is sufficient as opposed to three or four times a day supplements. I have seen those and wondered that myself, but I think that is a question for your doctor/bariatric team. They might be intended for maintenance use once weight loss goals are met?

You're right Carla B. I wouldn't skip anything from the required supplements. I will check with my surgeon's office and my regular doc. I will let you know what they say. Thanks for your answer!

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On my list of post op vitamins, there were caveats about taking some things together (they don't play nice) or taking too much at one time (your body can't absorb).

I'd definitely check with your doctor or nutritionist.

My supplement plan, approved by my doc, is this:

Morning: bariatric multivitamin, iron, vitamin D (I'm very deficient), and a probiotic

Throughout the day: 3 calcium supplements (500 each) and one more probiotic

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I take

2 flinstones complete tablets which is 12.48 at walmart for over 2 months supply. https://grocery.walmart.com/ip/Flintstones-Complete-Chewables-Children-s-Multivitamins-Kids-Vitamin-Supplement-with-Vitamins-C-D-E-B6-and-B12-150-Count/10311444

2 Citrical Petities which is 10.92 for over 2 months supply https://grocery.walmart.com/ip/Citracal-Petites-Calcium-and-Vitamin-D3-Supplement-to-Support-Bone-Health-200-Easy-to-Take-Caplets/13448581

I do not tolerate iron pills so I get iron infusions as needed and I have always been vit D deficient so I take a prescription strength every 2 weeks that only cost me $1 of month.

So my monthly vitamin cost is less than $13 per month and these were all approved by my NUT.

Bariatric advantage just came out with a one a day, you can get it with or with iron, we are recommended to take two calcium chews daily just not within two hours of this (with iron) for better absorption

Hi... I take Vits from www.Baricolbariatrics.com ... 3 suckie Vits a day and nothing else ... love the taste of them and treat them as my dessert... haven’t had my first bloods yet but I feel great on them - the B Vits give me lots of energy! ?