My VITAMINS--My AGE

Hi Everyone Hope you are all doing well and getting ready for the big holidays! Ever since I had my WLS my Dr. prescribed pre-natal vitamins for me because I felt this would be good for me since these vitamins have everything in them. I have been taking one pill twice a day. Ok, now here is my dilemma--I needed to have a refill called in so Dr. Adaniels office called the prescription in for me. I called the pharmacy yesterday to see if the phone call had been made and if my iron and vitamins were ready for pick up. I was informed by the pharmacy that my insurance is no longer going to cover the cost of the pre-natal vitamins. When I asked why they told me that it was denied because of my AGE! Can you believe that because I turned 50 in October the insurance company decided that I am past the age of getting pregnant therefore no vitamin coverage for me! This is the first time I have ever been made to feel OLD. It is kinda funny but it will now cost me $84.00 for a three month supply. I am going to have Dr. Adaniel's office call Empire to explain to them why I am in fact on the pre-natal vitamins. In the meantime, I ran out of my vitamins and need to know what kind of over the counter you are taking. Today I took a Women's One A Day and plan on taking another tonight since this is all I have for the time being. Are these vitamins ok to take? Have any of your Dr's recommeded these to any of you? Please get back to me ASAP since I need to get something that is acceptable by the Dr.s until I get my prescription straightened out. Thanks a bunch! Your "OVER THE HILL" friend (yeah right!) :D Marianne PS: Please

Well i am age 43....ANd since my JUNE surgery i take 1 CHEWABLE centrim a day. I just had more blood work done and i am not deficient in anything. SO based on my perfect lab work i am pleased with what i am takeing. HOPE THIS HELPS! LISA 310/194/???

Hey Marianne, I do the Centrium chewables as well. I actually look forward to eating them 2x a day, they taste sweet and yummy...I know, that is sad. I mean hello, its better than a devil dog! I remember when I was preggo those vitamins being like really big horse pills, they don't bother you to get down? That is really unfair that your insurance is giving you a hard time, but insurance companies will try to get out of paying a dollar if they can, just push them! Good luck! xoxo Tav

Marianne, Hun I also take the Centrum Chewables 2x a day! All labs came back ok so they are working just fine and not that expensive. I wish you the best with this and I hope it works out soon. ~Hugs~ Keep us posted! Debra P 285/192/125??

My mom told me prenatals are the best vitamins you can take, so before I was thinking of bearing children I took them. ps...you're not old...sheesh, darn insurance company!!!!! Kristine