Hi! I was banded on june 4th and I was wondering when should I start taking Multivitamin??? My Dr suggested the Bariatric Advantage Vitaband...does anyone know that brand?

By the way anyone comes from Montreal? I was banded by Dr Miller (self pay) in a private clinic. It was absolutely wonderful, great team and it was like a 5 stars hotel!!!:cursing:

before/current/goal

254/230.5/130

I take a multi Vitamin. When not restricted to liquids (after a fill) I take Mega Vita Min for Women (from Puritan's Pride www.puritan.com). I usually break it in half and take 1/2 at a time.

When on liquid I found a good one at costco and there are several out there. Since I only take the liquid form after a fill it lasts a while.

Hope this helps

I take the Vitamin Shop liquid multivitamins. My Dr does not allow anything in pill form

Lisbeth-You were banded on the 4th like me as a self pay and you have already lost 24 pounds! Wow!! Congratulations! I need to know your secret. I have only lost 4 pounds at the most on my clear liquid diet. I think my body feels like it's in starvation mode and hanging on to everything I have.

TeacherTracy

Banded 6-4-09

S/187 C/183 G1/170 G2/130

I take Vitaband watermelon chewables, 2 tablets a day.

"Flintstones, meet the Flintstones..."

I admit, I take the Flinstones Chewables. After checking the contents, I realized I wasn't missing anything from an "adult" tablet, and at least they attempt to flavor it. As an added bonus, I was able to get my daughter to start taking HER Vitamins. :ihih:

David

Hi! my weight at my surgery was 236, i just lost 6 pounds since my surgery and I don't understand why we don't loose more weight since we eat nothing!!! My 254 is before the 10 days liquid diet pre op. I shredded 24 pounds since may 14th!!!!

I take an orange-flavored Centrum chewable. But now I might start thinking about taking the Flintstones - good idea! Are they cheaper?

I can't take liquid Vitamins, or children's chewables, or anything that could possible burp a Vitamin smell or taste. When I was little I ate an entire bottle of flintstones chewable when my mom was taking a nap, and it made me violently ill. Ever since, any smell or taste of vitamins brings back terrible nausea.

So, I have been taking the viactiv chews since my surgery. They do have 20 calories, so I account for it in my food tracking. When I was still on liquids, I would let it dissolve slowly in my mouth, but that took forever. Now, I just chew them very well. And, it's like a little chocolate treat too!

I second the Flintstones Complete chewables...1 a day, + Viactiv chews (for the calcium) 2-3/day according to my nutritionist. I don't always take 2-3 sometimes 1-2. I was banded Jan 20, hit pound #40 recently!

I take an orange-flavored Centrum chewable. But now I might start thinking about taking the Flintstones - good idea! Are they cheaper?

Yeah...at my Walmart the 150 ct bottle of the Flintstones was about a buck cheaper than the 100 ct bottle of Centrum. The other plus for me is that it has multiple flavors (cherry, grape, and orange) so I get a little variety...lol

David

I do the Flintstones as well, Every morning I open the jar and pass them around to all the kiddies as well.

Although, My oldest daughter has been telling me about "gumi" type vitamins for adults.

Anyone tried them?

I take centrum silver. At the time it was the only chewable I could find. I figured that if my blood work looked good I would continue with what works. CVS also sells a genirc form for about half the price. I take it at night and it is kind of like desert. ha, ha. The nutritionist wanted me to take only what they sold at the Dr. office, but it was a little expensive.

"Flintstones, meet the Flintstones..."

I admit, I take the Flinstones Chewables. After checking the contents, I realized I wasn't missing anything from an "adult" tablet, and at least they attempt to flavor it. As an added bonus, I was able to get my daughter to start taking HER Vitamins. :ihih:

David

I take those too :eek:

I take Viactive chewable multi's. They have a flavor that tastes just like chocolate covered cherries. I also take a chewable calcium from Walmart, the carmel flavor. I actually look forward to taking my vitamins because it's like getting a daily piece of candy. Yum!

Hi! I was banded on june 4th and I was wondering when should I start taking Multivitamin??? My Dr suggested the Bariatric Advantage Vitaband...does anyone know that brand?

By the way anyone comes from Montreal? I was banded by Dr Miller (self pay) in a private clinic. It was absolutely wonderful, great team and it was like a 5 stars hotel!!!

before/current/goal

254/230.5/130

My surgeon didn't have me start taking Vitamin until second week post op. I do take the Bariatric Advantage and like them fine Do some searching for them online, you can find them cheaper than the BA website.