Vitamins???

I am one week and one day post-op from my open RNY surgery. I have a chewable chelated mineral vitamin that I got from bariatriceating.com, but I have to take 5 of them a day. Could I please get some advice on a good vitamin to take that I don't have to take 5 times a day??? Thanks! Kristine

My surgeon's office recommended taking a children's sugar-free multivitamin with minerals, such as Flintstone's. Chew thoroughly, one tablet twice a day, at least 3 hours apart.

I'VE BEEN TAKING THE FLINTSTONE CHEWABLES YOU MENTIONED ... ONE IN THE MORNING & ONE AT NIGHT ... ALTHOUGH I TIRE EASILY ONLY BEING 8 DAYS OUT, MY ENERGY COMES BACK EASILY. I'M ALSO LOADING UP ON 2,000 mcg SUBLINGUAL (MELTS UNDER THE TONGUE) B-12!

Hi Ms. Dawn! How are the Flintstone's working for you? At least they don't taste too bad . I tire easily too. I have been trying to wallk, but this weather is not helping! I don't really mind it too much, but my 3 year old son isn't too crazy about walking with Mommy in 40 degree weather. Maybe I will try when Daddy gets home, but by that time it's getting dark. I can't win ! I have not tried the b-12, but it seems like EVERYONE takes it. Is it helping you? Keep me updated! HUGS! Kristine

THE FLINTSTONES SEEM TO BE WORKING OK ... I TAKE ONE IN THE MORNING & ONE AT NIGHT. I'M NOT GETTING MY EXERCISE IN EITHER ... OTHER THAN NORMAL AROUND THE HOUSE, SHOPPING & ERRAND WALKING. MY JOINTS LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY TO FIND ANOTHER EXERCISE SO I'M GOING TO TRY OUR RECLINE BIKE; NICK'S GOING TO DIG IT OUT OF THE GARAGE FOR ME TONIGHT ... LOT OF GOOD IT'S BEEN DOING US AS A STORAGE RACK! AS FOR THE B-12 ... IT IS FOR HEALTHY CELL BUILDING WHICH IS GOOD AFTER SURGERY, NERVE CONDUCTION & ENERGY. I TAKE 2,000mcg SUBLINGUAL (MELTS UNDER THE TONGUE - BETTER ABSORBTION - LIQUID IS GOOD AS WELL ... JUST TRY TO STAY AWAY FROM THE ONES YOU SWALLOW AS THE ABSORBTION IS NOT AS GOOD) & NICK TAKES 2,500mcg A DAY. THE GREAT THING ABOUT B-12 IS THAT YOU CANNOT OVERDOSE ON IT. IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH, YOU WILL JUST EXPELL IT THROUGH YOUR URINE. DON'T REMEMBER IF IT IS ON THIS BOARD, BUT 2 GIRLS HAVE HAD TO GET B-12 SHOTS TO TRY TO "BOOST" THEIR ENERGY BECAUSE THEY ARE SO TIRED. BUT REMEMBER ... YOU JUST WENT THROUGH MAJOR, MAJOR SURGERY & YOU'RE DEALING WITH A ACTIVE 3 Y/O - YOU'D BE TIRED ANYWAY! CALL YOUR DR ... OR, ASK HIM AT YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT IF YOU CAN TRY THE B-12. IT SURE HAS HELPED ME. IT TOOK ABOUT 2 WEEKS BEFORE I NOTICED A DIFFERENCE SO, DON'T GET DISCOURAGED IF IT TAKES A LITTLE TIME - YOUR BODY WILL BE USING IT UP QUICKLY UNTIL YOU GET ENOUGH BUILT UP IN YOUR SYSTEM. I STARTED IT 2 MONTHS BEFORE MY SURGERY & HAD SUCH AN AMAZING CHANGE THAT I AM FAITHFUL IN TAKING THEM! GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK

Hi Kristine, I started off with Flintstones, but they didn't taste like I remembered them when my kids were little. I'm now on Centrum Select (for adults over 50). The taste isn't too bad, and you only need one a day. Take care, Di 331/298.0/anything less

Hi Di! Thanks for the info. I tried the Flintstones this morning...not so bad...not as bad as taking 5 huge chewables a day! Do you mind if I ask why you don't take the Flintstones anymore? Thanks! Kristine

Hi Kristine, I prefer the taste of the Centrum. They say it's Lemon-Raspberry. I just like the taste better than the Flintstones. Take care, Di 331/298.0/anything less

OH MS DI ... I JUST NOTICED THAT YOU PASSED A BIG MILESTONE IN YOUR WEIGHT-LOSS JOURNEY BY PUTTING THE 300s BEHIND YOU FOREVER! CONGRATULATIONS! GOD BLESS YOU DAWN & NICK

Hey Dawn Well thank you very much for the congratulations. I thought it was pretty exciting too!!! Take care, Di 331/296.5/anything less