Vitamin Patches

I did it! FINALLLLLY ordered my patches - multi vit, calcium/d3 and iron.. Was almost going to order the B12 but I noticed that the multi already has that in it. Does anyone have any input on having or not having the B12 patch? Also, what does everyone think of the Omega-3 patch? Since surgery, my skin has be SO DRY. I suspect that it has to do with the lack of healthy oils/fats in my diet but I'm trying so hard to be good and eat only protein and just a little veggie when I can. I don't want the extra calories hahaha. Any thoughts, y'all? 

Thanks! Hope everyone is having an amazing day!

My doc's office said that I shouldn't use patches b/c there are issues with dosage, proper distribution etc. when you're overweight. Anybody have any info on that?

I asked the pharmacist for my bariatric team yesterday about patches and she told me that their research showed that there are issues with them too and that I should  absolutely not use them for the first 12 - 18 months.

Of course every Doctor/ Bariatric team has different ideas about pretty much everything.  Mine wants me to eat (as soon as I am eating food) a protein, a vegetable and a starch at every meal.  

I don't know about the whole starch thing for every meal.  I have been avoiding starches for 6 months now and am losing weight just fine.  The carbs that I get are from the vegetables that I eat and I'm good with that.  

I think that everyone needs to find what works best for them.  Not all people are the same so what works for some may not work for all.  

Just my 2 cents.

It's so confusing because it seems like everyone has a different idea. I guess I'll just try them and see how my labs next month turn out. I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for alternative vitamins in the meantime just in case my surgeon tells me "no no" haha

I've been using them since immediately post op with no issues. My surgeons office weren't pro patch either but I couldn't stomach the oral vits. 

I ask various medical professionals from time-to-time what they think of supplement patches having yet to get nothing but a "proceed with caution" kind of vibe.  It's doubtful I'll ever use patches because the orange-flavored chewable multivitamins, the cherry-flavored B12, and the caramel-flavored calcium chews are my "candy" for the day--sadfully so to admit but the truth.

I get excited when I get to eat my 2 chocolate calcium chews hahaha!

Unfortunately, I am stuck with braces right now (I feel like a little kid haha) so anything that's chewable or gummy is kind of a nightmare for me. I do like the idea of candy for the day though! 

What brands do you use?  I can't stand mine!