Question:
I am having WLS ( open RNY) 10/6 I need to get a vitamen and protien

I need to get prepared any recommendations for a good vitamen once a day chewable preferred and protien powder to get to have on hand.    — Beth B. (posted on September 16, 2003)

September 16, 2003
As far as vitamins go, I use 2 Flintstones Complete, (even tho many scorn them:P)and chewable calcium citrate tablets from twinlab. I am about to change to powdered calcium as I am sick of eating 4 giant wafers a day. Protein, try some samples from vitalady.com or wlssuccess.com. Everyone has different opinions and tastes change preop. I currently use Isopure Low Carb Chocolate - 1 scoop is 105 cals, 3 carbs, and 25 grms protein. Very thin textured, which I like. Good luck finding one you like, it's the only way you will actually drink them, trust me.
   — Rachael B.

September 16, 2003
I use unjury chocolate protein drink. I love it. Tried so many and could not get them down because of smell, texture or taste. Unjury chocolate is just like chocolate milk. Mixes almost perfect if you use a small hand whisk but still pretty good with just a spoon. You can find it at www.unjury.com Good luck!!!
   — TheresaC

September 16, 2003
Centrum makes an orange flavord chewable vitamin that I'd recommend. It's got everything the regular Centrums does while some of the children's chewables don't have iron. For protein powders you really should try some samples beforehand because everyones tastes are different. I love the chocolate Whey Stack by Champion. It mixes up easier than any other protein powder - just shake or stir, and it's not gritty. Much more convenient than having to use a blender all the time and it tastes great!
   — sandsonik

September 17, 2003
I used isontonix. I just went online and looked up liquid vitamins. it didn't taste great but not bad either. How ever I don't ever remember vitamins tasting good anyways! :) I got the vanilla isopure at gnc. It is sugarfree and tastes ok. DOn't used water, milk tastes much better. good luck!
   — spring A.

September 17, 2003
Bariatric Advantage makes a good tasting chewable multi-vitamin. Two a day is all it takes. They also make the sublingual B12, Iron and Calcium. Check them out at bariatricadvantage.com. Good Luck!
   — Kelly L.