So I have been browsing around the bariatric pal store. Has anyone bought from here? If so, do you have recommendations of vitamins, protein powders or anything you can think of? There does seem to be alot of things out of stock.

I am curious if the PatchAid patches work? Has anyone tried these and whats your thoughts on them?

Also, if there is something you buy frequently and its out of stock, given the supply chain problems; does it take long before they restock?

I have read reviews where the shipping is slow? But I didnt know if thats a warehouse problem or USPS problem?

I have bought several things. I am currently using the patches but just for the first few weeks til i can get into solid food. I also bought the Barimelt multi vitamin and the Bariatric pal Multivitamin ONE with 45mg iron. Tho i have tried that one and that one makes me nauseated for about 30 minutes about 15 minutes after taking it. Also i love the Chike Nutrition High Protein Iced Coffee (Chocolate mocha) Its delicious. I also got the little protein shots but i see they been sold out for a while.

5 minutes ago, liveaboard15 said:

Bariatric pal Multivitamin ONE with 45mg Iron.

I would need something without iron (I think I saw some). I have to watch that closely or I can get constipation on a horrible scale. I spoke with my surgeon the other day and asked her if I can use products, vitamins etc without iron because my body just cant deal with it and then I get big problems lol. Outside of natural absorption I stay away from products with Iron lol ?

Im looking at trying the PatchAid myself.

Ill have to look at the Chike Nutrition....thanks

1 minute ago, Crisscat said:

I would need something without Iron (I think I saw some). I have to watch that closely or I can get constipation on a horrible scale. I spoke with my surgeon the other day and asked her if I can use products, Vitamins etc without iron because my body just cant deal with it and then I get big problems lol. Outside of natural absorption I stay away from products with Iron lol ?

Im looking at trying the PatchAid myself.

Ill have to look at the Chike Nutrition....thanks

My bariatric center said no on the patches but i just dont want to do pills right now until i am on solid food. So far no issues that i know of with the patches. I wear them everyday on my arms.

I haven’t shopped In the bariatric pal store yet. Please let us know how it goes and what’s good if you do. The patches though I did ask my NP about them. She said she has yet to find any reputable research that shows that they do indeed work. She said that doesn’t mean they don’t of course but she hasn’t seen anything yet to prove that they do. Idk if that helps. Made me decide to give the capsules a fair shake first and they work fine for me.

4 hours ago, Crisscat said:

I would need something without Iron (I think I saw some). I have to watch that closely or I can get constipation on a horrible scale. I spoke with my surgeon the other day and asked her if I can use products, Vitamins etc without iron because my body just cant deal with it and then I get big problems lol. Outside of natural absorption I stay away from products with Iron lol ?

Im looking at trying the PatchAid myself.

Ill have to look at the Chike Nutrition....thanks

Pro care health sells theirs with or without iron. It’s a one a day multi as well. My team of course suggested I get the one with iron but they do have it without. They also have one with a lower amount of iron.

20 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

I haven’t shopped In the Bariatric Pal Store yet. Please let us know how it goes and what’s good if you do. The Patches though I did ask my NP about them. She said she has yet to find any reputable research that shows that they do indeed work. She said that doesn’t mean they don’t of course but she hasn’t seen anything yet to prove that they do. Idk if that helps. Made me decide to give the capsules a fair shake first and they work fine for me.

Yea all i have found is people who use them and go get their blood tested to see if their vitamin levels are low or normal.

9 minutes ago, liveaboard15 said:

Yea all i have found is people who use them and go get their blood tested to see if their Vitamin levels are low or normal.

Have you found a lot of people who have used them and had good levels?

1 minute ago, ShoppGirl said:

Have you found a lot of people who have used them and had good levels?

Only thing i have read is the reviews of them where people say they got their bloodwork and shows the patches work.

I might just try the patches to see if my bloodwork after surgery is good or not. At least like liveaboard15 is doing for a couple weeks.

I never had issues with the store - but then, I'm several years out so I no longer buy bariatric-specific food, so it's probably been six years since I bought anything from there. I suspect they're dealing with the same issues everyone else is - shipping delays.

re: vitamin patches - the jury is out on those. My clinic advises again them, and from what I've read here over the last few years, they're not alone in this. Patches seem to work well for some people, but not for others. I've never tried them since with my luck I'd be part of the latter group, although I've considered getting them for traveling since it would mean no vitamin bottles to lug around (and take up space in my suitcase). Since I'm almost never away from home for more than 10 days or so, even if they didn't work for me, no harm done.

2 hours ago, catwoman7 said:

re: vitamin patches - the jury is out on those. My clinic advises again them, and from what I've read here over the last few years, they're not alone in this. Patches seem to work well for some people, but not for others. I've never tried them since with my luck I'd be part of the latter group

I have decided against them as well now. I did some research and same as what you said, works for some and not others. I also agree, Id probably be one of the ones it didnt work for lol. I forget tho, when did everyone start their bariatric vitamins? Before surgery or after surgery 1st or 2nd week?

Edited May 1, 20224 yr by Crisscat

Just now, Crisscat said:

I have decided against them as well now. I did some reach and same as what you said, works for some and not others. I also agree, Id probably be one of the ones it didnt work for lol. I forget tho, when did everyone start their bariatric Vitamins? Before surgery or after surgery 1st or 2nd week?

I started mine with the pre op diet. Except surgery day of course and maybe a couple days after depending on how you are feeling.

Edited May 1, 20224 yr by ShoppGirl

Ok.....so I tried the sample I received Black Grape multi vitamin from Bariatric Advantage. I am NOT a fan of it and I usually like anything grape tasting. It smelled like pee lol....sorry about that but I dont know if my sense of smell has heightened since being on Pre Op liquid diet or what but to me that was awful lol. I have next to no hunger pains anymore and I dont feel hungry which is surprising since this is pre op for me. Please tell me the vitamins dont smell and taste like that ?

Edited May 1, 20224 yr by Crisscat

6 minutes ago, Crisscat said:

Ok.....so I tried the sample I received Black Grape multi Vitamin from Bariatric Advantage. I am NOT a fan of it and I usually like anything grape tasting. It smelled like pee lol....sorry about that but I dont know if my sense of smell has heightened since being on Pre Op liquid diet or what but to me that was awful lol. I have next to no hunger pains anymore and I dont feel hungry which is surprising since this is pre op for me. Please tell me the Vitamins dont smell and taste like that ?

I took their mixed berry flavor and I never noticed a pee smell. Lol. They definitely had a strong smell but it was vitamins to me. Hopefully that’s just the flavor and not one of the vitamins that smells gross to you. Where did you get your samples? Can you try another flavor??

Edited May 1, 20224 yr by ShoppGirl

2 hours ago, Crisscat said:

I have decided against them as well now. I did some research and same as what you said, works for some and not others. I also agree, Id probably be one of the ones it didnt work for lol. I forget tho, when did everyone start their bariatric Vitamins? Before surgery or after surgery 1st or 2nd week?

Never took bariatric vitamins.

Good luck,

Tek