Tespo Vitamin Pods?

Gwen M.
on 8/23/17 10:23 am
VSG on 03/13/14
Have any of you seen ads for this? One just popped up in my FB feed today. Looks... potentially interesting? And they have bariatric formulations. Need to do more research. https://gettespo.com/shop/bariatric-bundle-womens/#undefined

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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Gwen M.
on 8/23/17 10:48 am
VSG on 03/13/14

So sadly the stats aren't super - especially in the calcium area. I did a chat with a customer service person and apparently they're working on developing better/more bariatric options. The CSR seemed knowledgable about our needs and the calcium/iron issues.

I'll be keeping my eye on this. I can't do the patches and I get tired of swallowing all those friggin' calciums every day.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

FluffyChix
on 8/24/17 6:07 am

Gwen, what happens when you do the patches, please? TIA!

Gwen M.
on 8/24/17 6:35 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I'm allergic to the adhesive.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

MeerKat1994
on 8/23/17 11:56 am
RNY on 05/09/17

This honestly looks great if all the stats were there.

i much rather take a shot or two of liquids than pills as I have terrible gag reflex. And it seems like a far cheaper option than the Patches.

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 8/23/17 3:47 pm
RNY on 08/05/19

I looked at them a while back, and remember seeing that the vitamin levels aren't even close to adequate.

I can't say that I see the allure of drinking something that probably tastes funky to get my vitamins in, unless there's some of side benefit to absorption or something.

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

Gwen M.
on 8/23/17 3:52 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

Yeah, the levels are less than impressive, but might be worth keeping an eye on for the future.

I think I'm looking for a magical solution to calcium that doesn't involve swallowing a billion horse pills every day. Sigh.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 8/23/17 3:56 pm
RNY on 08/05/19

Have you ever had luck with chews? Check out Calcet's "creamy bites," they do calcium citrate and aren't bad at all. Granted, I have to budget 80 cal to get my 1000mg, but they surprisingly don't taste like butt!

https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/calcet-creamy-bites-calcium-supplement-lemon-cream/ID=prod6150370-product

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

Gwen M.
on 8/23/17 5:04 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

Thanks! Those look potentially decent. Most of the chews I've found have fructose in them which wrecks me.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

NYMom222
on 8/26/17 6:01 pm
RNY on 07/23/14

I love the creamy bites!

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

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