This is a second-hand story, so take it with a grain of salt. My cubicle buddy at work has a sister with the band. He told me that she became very very ill with a Vitamin D deficiency. He said she should have been taking supplements but did not. She is only now able to walk again, but lost her job as an attorney because her short-term memory has never completely returned. I thought this sounded horrifying, but yet he seemed to believe it was all preventable. Now obviously we need to be eating right, but I wondered if any one knew about other experiences like this, or if maybe you can let me know what your doctor told you about taking vitamin supplements, getting the proper nutrition etc. I just am trying to still get a better idea of the things I will need to do to make sure I stay healthy after the band, not just thin.

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My Dr. said I did ntot need vitamins and if I insited they should be liquid...(chewables fine) as not to irritate the tummy.

Before surgery I was taking a multi vitamin, B-Complex and Calcium (all chewable) and am supposed to be taking them after as well long term. Unfortunately I have forgotten them too frequently of late and need to start back again. Thanks for the reminder all, it might have something to do with my hairloss recently.

I take an Optisource Chewable 4 times a day as instructed by my surgeon. (It is specially formulated for people who have had weighloss surgery). Six weeks post OP I will take one a day. I also take a chewable Vitamin C daily. To keep the bugs at bay. The Optisource vitamins are available at Walgreens.

Wow, thanks guys for all the great responses. Now looks like I need to be researching vitamins choices! If anybody else has reccommendations on the type to take, keep 'em coming! Thank you!!

They asked me to start on a Multivitamin at my first pre-op visit, and suggested Flintstones chewables. I take the Schiff chewable multi -- similar to Flintstones I imagine.

Those Vivactin orange creamsicle Calcium chews sound yummy -- I think I'll go hunt some down.

I also take chewable Vitamin C's -- I keep them at work and nibble on a couple as an afternoon snack. Gotta love the Optifast diet, when you turn to chewable Vitamins for snacking purposes.