Fallen off the vitamin wagon
I had RNY a 8 years ago and I need to get back on vitamins and a good protein shake. Anyone have recommendations or can you point me to previous posts/posters for good info?
Thanks in advance
"There are some days I practice postive thinking, and other days I'm not positive I am thinking."
-John Endes
Why a protein shake? Are you severely underweight or not able to eat dense protein?
Drinking calories is OK right after surgery when you are unable to eat, but after eight years you should have no problem eating your calories. I quit all protein shakes when I had a regain at three years out.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
It is unclear to me what you are requesting. Do you want brand recommendations or "what to take" instructions?
if you have been off the "vitamin wagon" for awhile, my first suggestion would be to have a full set of labs drawn to see if you need additional supplementation to what the ASMBS recommends.
~Jen
RNY, 8/1/2011
HW: 348 SW: 306 CW:-fighting regain GW: 140
He who endures, conquers. ~Persius
NHP is right; get your labs first so you have your baseline, then do what you need to do to get your levels to their proper place.
You should be able to take any of the available OTC vitamins and supplements but be aware that you should take D3 (dry only, not oil-based) and a sublingual B12 or even better a sublingual B-complex (I've found a good variety at Trader Joe's which melts very quickly under the tongue).
Also, use Calcium Citrate, not Calcium Carbonate, because Calcium Citrate is absorbed better.
Definitely talk to your PCP about your results and the steps you need to take in order to stay healthy.
Have you had labs done by your doctor? It maybe helpful to find out what you're lacking in and consult with him/her to determine amounts.
17 months out I am taking 2 multi, B12 complex liquid, iron, vitamin C, 3 calcuim, 2 vitamin D.
I do have a protein shake almost daily as I don't get protein in with food alone. I had hair loss for 12 months, so I HAVE to get 80-100 grams of the protein.