Vitamins

I just wondered what type of vitamins everyone is taking post surgery. Dr Desvigne has a new scan in his office that tests what vitamins you need and I went in thinking I would score very high because I take my vitamins, etc regularly and I scored very! low.

Carol, congratulations on your ongoing sucess.I am pre op , but this did come up with a friend of mine , she takes 2 flintstones childrens vitamins,plus a lot of extra single tablets like magneesium,B12 and Vita E This question was asked recectly on the main board too.If you go to Q& A postings you can probaly find the thread with all of the replies.Good luck , Dar

Hi I take vista vitamins everyday they are specially formulated for WLS patients, I also take Andrew Lessmans healthy hair skin and nails vitamins just for my hair. My lab work is perfect, for once in my life.. I get my vista vitamins at bariatriceating.com along with my protein powders and bars. Teresa

Howdy from Texas, Carol!!!! Some of the physicians here are supporting the use of 2 chewable Flintstone vitamins a day, as a basic. They say they are the best absorbed that they have found, taste ok, and are very easy to chew and digest since they are made for children. My brother had his RNY 2 years ago and even though he can now eat small regular meals, he still takes his Flinstones every day. He's 48 years old and just started working as a flight attendant for Southwest airlines. He has more energy than some 20 year olds. I'm waiting for my surgery, but will follow this also and add some calcium for the old female bones. hahahah Hope this helps. Andrea