Question:
Viactive
Hi Does any one use Viactive Multi Vitamins and Calcium as their supplements ?? I was taking the BA supplements but it ws not setting right with my system. So i found these two that seem to have everything i need. Taking 2 of each per day. Any one else ?? — michelemcd (posted on April 17, 2007)
April 17, 2007
I was told that these were not a good choice by my Dr. I take Flinstones
multi-vitamins. I havent started my calcium yet. I personaly think you
should call your DR and make sure these are ok for you to take and that you
are getting your stuff.
— lizzieleprechaun
April 17, 2007
Per my Nut and surgeon I took 3 Flintstone vitamins and 3 Viactiv Calcium
plus D and K per day. They instructed to take the calcium and vitamins at
least an hour apart for better absorption. At almost 6 months out I have
switched to a regular vitamin plus iron supplement but still take 3 Viactiv
per day.
— annette R.
April 17, 2007
Everyone I know takes Viactive and one of my friends surgeon suggested it.
Although, another person on one of the other boards advised me that it
wasnt a good choice. I was also advised to take them calcium and multi
vitamin an hour apart.
— _blue_
April 17, 2007
I have been taking the Viactive Calcium which the nutritionist said was
fine. I just started the Viactive vitamins yesterday. The other chewable
vitamins are just so gritty & yucky! God bless!
— Diani68
April 17, 2007
I was informed by my surgeons nurse that RNY patients need to take calcium
citrate as it is the only calcium that we will absorb. Viactive is not a
calcium citrate but Citracal Creamy Bites are chewables and are citrate.
Each contains 500 mg calcium and 200 iu vitamin D. I have read articles by
people who are several years post op and never were told to do Calcium
Citrate and because they took the wrong type of calcium, ended up with
osteoperosis.
— deeport
April 18, 2007
HI , I am 2 weeks post-op and as per my Dr. and NUT I was advised to take
Centrum Multi-vitamin chewable and Viactive Calcium. I take 2 in the
morning and 2 at night . I have had no problem with them.
— YVETTE121
April 18, 2007
The viactiv multis are fine, the Flintstones and Centrum are not good
quality vitamins. I use the liquid by Tropical Oasis for multi and
calcium. Both taste yummy and have everything we need in them. The
viactiv calcium is the wrong kind of calcium. I used the calcium chewables
from bariatricadvantage but they are kind of expensive.
— Sheri A.
April 18, 2007
I was also told no to viactive. it is not calcium citrate, so we do not
absorb it. I have tried the citra cal chews, but they are sweet and have
enough sugar in them to make me feel ick if I take 2 back to back... They
were ok if i took them spaced apart I was ok. I am taking Bariatric
Advantage for iron and calcium, and Bariatric lifestyle for multi. In
addition, my doc has me take A, zinc and biotin. Always check with your
doctor.
— robinmarra
April 18, 2007
Hi Michele. You have to go by what your doctor says, but I do use viactive
calcium, but did not like their chews for vitamins, I perfer pills for my
multivitamin. My last check up (I am 3 years post op, and saw my surgeon
in March for my 3rd anniv), my calcium needed to be up-ed. I don't know if
this is because of the brand, or my age and need, but I am now taking 3
chews a day, but I am fine with that. Your blood work should tell the
story. Maybe in 3 months or so of being faithful to that course have your
blood work for vitamins drawn and see how you are doing with it. If it is
not working for you, then change. Go by your surgeons advice and then
follow it up with a check up to be sure you have good levels. Not having
good levels will eventually cause serious damage to your body. Take your
vitamins and calcium seriously please. You can not reverse the damage done
by neglect. Take care, Patricia P
— Patricia P
April 18, 2007
Actualy my surgeon TOLD me to take Flinstones, so obviously they are good.
— lizzieleprechaun
April 18, 2007
I have not studied the multi labels, but the calcium is carbonate, which is
not absorbable by us. I'm surprised to see so many approved to take it.
The ASBS has been preaching calcium citrate for many years now. The BA
family is a far, far better choice.
— vitalady
April 18, 2007
Thanks so much for your replys. I will bring back the unopened container
of viatcive and get the citracal. Checked with my nut today and she sad
the viactave multi is good.. but no go with the viactave calcium... so i
will switch.
No biggie..... ;O)
Thanks again for your replies.
Michele
— michelemcd
Click Here to Return