GNC Vitamins

OK here is my question I am using GNC Mega Men vitamins in powder form, and today I went to buy more but they only had the Mega Men Sport that cost $10.00 more.  As a Roux-en-Y patient I need to absorb my vitamins fast and these seem too work.  Now the cost of buying all of these seem to be getting to me and would like to lower my cost on vitamins does anyone have a good recommendations?  Thank you all for all you help. 

My doctor told me to take my sons vitamins.  As long as it gets you the iron and stuff you need.

I take Caltrate 2 Tablets
Under the Tongue b12
1 multi vitamin - 100% daily iron for adults.

 
Don't you need at least 2 - Multis? You're not taking kids vitamins are you?

I thought ASBMS recommends 200% RDA.  My vitamin regiment is double yours.  I also thought you need 1500MG of Calcium a day.  

2 x Multi (no iron)
1 x 5000IU of D3
1 x B1 (Thiamine)
1 x Iron 
B12 - 3 days a week (M,W,F)
3 x 500mg of Calcium

My understanding is the iron should be taken separate and not within 2hrs of the multi or the calcium.  I was also told you can't absorb more than 500mg of calcium at a time.  

I recognize you're newly post-op, so your vitamin requirements may change as you get further out.  

FYI - I use bariatric advantage and spend about $35/month on vitamins.  Around $1/day doesn't bother me.  Yes, there are some cheaper options though.  Look at the main RNY forum.  There are some SERIOUS vitamin gurus there.  I got a note from my doctor and use FSA (flex spending/tax free dollars) to pay for them.  

My schedule...

In the morning I take - 1 Multi, 1 Calcium, B12, D3, B1, and a probiotic (optional)
Lunch - Iron
Dinner - 1 Multi, 1 Calcium
Evening - 1 Calcium