Poll: Your supplements

I am curious what supplements everyone takes. Can you share what your daily dosing looks like? how they taste? What they cost you per month? I would like to plan ahead and have them on hand so that I have no excuses for not taking them! Thanks. ~~Hugs, ~~Jaimee

Hi Jaimee I think I am going to go with vitamist. It is a spray vitamin that is easy to use.. NO PILLS It comes also in a B-12, I have been using the multivitamin and it is good. 2sprays to inside of jaw 2 times a day, and thats it. Quite easy.. They come in all sorts.. If you need infor,, talk to Sandy Pierce @ imnotfatanymore.com.. She will lead you in the right direction. Good luck on your upcoming surgery Jackie C.

this is one that you really need to discuss with your surgeon and or nutritionist--i will email you my list but it may not be appropriate for you-

Just one prenatal pill a day! My cost is $5 for my copay per month. Karie -114

Hi Jaimee, I am going with the vitamins and supplements that my endocrinologist told me I would need. I took the list to my PCP. She told me that Medicaid would cover all of them and wrote me prescriptions for the whole list. I agree with Margo. Ask your surgeon; and then take the list to your PCP. Becky D.

Jaimee, I looked at your profile. You have been going through this for some time now. What exactly did you have to go through to get approved and why were you denied. I guess I am looking for a little glimmer of hope. Good Luck with your journey. Thanks, Marlo

Marlo, I never actually was denied. They simply requested more evidence of non-surgial attempts at weight loss. Our policy with MMOH is a PPO which may be different than what you have. Each policy has its own guidelines. My recommendation to you is to ask for a case manager when you submit your appeal. That way you are always talking to the same person at the insurance company. Document everything. You need to be very thorough. I had to jump through a lot of hoops, but eventually they approved me. Best of luck to you on your own journey. ~~Jaimee

I'm sorry. They have asked me for more info, as well as stating I was denied. I have a case worker at st vincent but I will call the insurance co and ask for one there. Thanks, Marlo

Have you had classes or a consult with your dietician yet? The dietician or doctor will tell you what they want you to take. For me, the first two months was Flintstones chewables. I recently go off of those (yeah!) and am now on a prenatal vitamin. Good luck!