Where do you purchase your vitamins

I have three sources - Walmart, eBay and Amazon in that order.

 

Here's my regimen-

Medical Terminology Key -  bid= twice daily  tid=three times daily qd=daily  qid=four times daily PRN=as needed  IM-intramuscular  inj+injection  meq=microgram equivalent  mcg=microgram

Corrie's LIFETIME Nutrition Requirements

64+ oz of hydration qd, preferably H2O

 

90-100g protein qd

(Whey Protein Isolate shakes (30g each) with Daily Nutrition Plan)

 

4 Centrum Complete-type Multivitamin/Mineral Tablets qd

(supplemented with NOW Multivitamin/Mineral Liquid PRN)

 

3000 mg Calcium Citrate  qd (UpCalD - 4 packets qd)

(supplemented with NOW Cal-Mag with D Liquid PRN)

 

1-2 1.0ml B12 inj monthly, IM ( intramuscular injection)

(supplies 1000-2000 mcg Cyanocobalamin per injection, per bariatric supplement plan,/lab results

 

200 mg Thiamin (Vitamin B1) qd

 

Rx - Creon 24000 units (digestive enzyme capsules)

One capsule with meals and snacks

(aids absorption of nutrients, also taken with vitamin, mineral and protein supplements per surgeon's order)

 

650 mg Iron qd taken with 500 mg Vitamin C

 

B Complex 100 - 4 tabs sublingual qd

 

Zinc Citrate -  200 mg qd

(moderate deficiency- added TFN per May 2012 labs)

 

Dry Vitamin A - 25,000 IU  qd

 

Dry Vitamin D - 100,000 IU qd

Twice weekly TFN - per May 2012 labs

 

Dry Vitamin E - 800 IU qd

 

Dry Vitamin  K 1- 2,000 mcg qd

(Moderate deficiency- per May, 2012 labs)

 

Dry Vitamin K 2 - 10,000 mcg qd

 

Klor-Con /EF 25 meq qd

(Potassium supplement)

DS Patients malabsorb calcium, iron, copper, some B vits., A, D, E, K1, K2, K3

A D E K1, K2, K3 MUST BE IN DRY FORM - Corrie cannot absorb fats/lipids

 You can also get Whey Protein Isolate in five pound boxes on eBay, and in ten pound bags on Lucky Vitamin.  I'm one of those who will have to supplement protein for life, I could get a revision, but insurance is one per lifetime, and I would rather do the work than have another abdominal surgery

 

Walmart - for the Equate Complete Multivitamin - Equivalent to Centrum Complete.  If you have a Sam's Club membership, Kirkland is the same thing, only in bulk, or you can get whatever other brand they have that you prefer.  Any Multivitamin that compares to Centrum Complete is good. Your   the other single letter vitamins you want to keep that way, so that you can adjust easily according to individual lab results.  LEARN YOUR NORMAL LEVELS FOR THE DS, AND LEARN TO READ YOUR OWN LABS.   The vets on OH can teach you!  We call the dietitians/nutritionists NUTS for a reason; when it comes to the DS, they are CERTIFIABLE!  ;-)

JazzyOne Addendum:

 

I cut the multivites, so the stomach can get to the busienss part quicker.  Just my personal thing that I do.

DO NOT GET OIL FILLED ADEK'S  WE CANNOT ABSORB THEM.

Dry ADEK capsules ( I like Bio-Tech, which are exactly the same as Vitalady capsules) for the same reason. gets to the business part faster.

I supported  Vitalady when it was really Vitalady and I was a newbie, but as i learned along with my academic studies ($$$), I had to find less expensive alternatives.

 

Thank you to everyone who offered help.

You are so very welcome.  Hope it helps!

It really did.