Question:
What complete adult multivitamin should I take
My surgeon said I can start taking a complete adult multivitamin now. What is the best kind to take and where do you get them. Thanks — socialwork0608 (posted on November 30, 2007)
November 30, 2007
FWIW, I can't tolerate large pills so I use a chewable vitamin. The one I
get is from http://bariatricadvantage.com/products.htm.
Good luck.
— Tom Y.
November 30, 2007
I take 2 kids chewables. I have done this for 4 years and my labs are
great every year. I do take the ones with iron because I noticed if I
don't I will test low in iron.
— Carlyn M.
November 30, 2007
There are a wide variety of vitamins available today. Powders, pills,
liquid, chewable, etc. I like a liquid vitamin, as it bypasses the
digestion system for quick absorbtion, it does not fill up the pouch
(vitamin, b-complex, biotin, C, etc.), does not upset the stomach, and
begins working in about 3 minutes after drinking it. I'd recommend reading
about the GBG liquid vitamins on my web site link. This particular one has
16 times the B-12, 10 times the B1 & B2, etc. etc. as a normal vitamin.
These area available on the Internet on an auto ship basis. These cost
about $1 per day, once the shipping and handling costs are added to the
$19.95 purchase price. I've used them for almost 4 months now, and am very
satisfied with them. Be careful, as some of these Interenet available
vitamins have less supplements in them, yet cost between $35 and $60 per
month, before shipping. I used one of these before (Vemma), and found them
to be too expensive, and further investigation showed they had less
vitamins than the GBG I currently use. DAVE
— Dave Chambers
November 30, 2007
Different vitamins work for different people. I tried a few but they
didn't help me keep my blood levels in good shape. The one I have found
that I absorb well is Centrum the pills. I am one of the lucky few that
does absorb a lot from that multivitamin. It also depends on how much
money you are able to spend. Try a few different kinds, and take them for
a couple weeks, then have some blood work done. If your levels aren't
good, try another one etc...Good luck and God bless!
— crystalsno
November 30, 2007
I like the Centrum Chewables. The bariatric advantage chewables are OK,
but kind of gritty (to me; my 18 year old daughter loves them! ) My
friend just takes the flintstones. I do know you need a GOOD quality
vitamin. The iron I was taking before surg was not absorbing at ALL. The
bariatric advantage is finally doing the trick & I am not anemic for
the FIRST time in my life! :0D Everyone is different so you will probably
just have to try different ones.
— MAG
November 30, 2007
I have tried all of the chewables that I can find. I have also taken the
grocery store types. My husband has taken the Solgar V75 for about 20
years and I decided I would try those. I feel better than ever. They are
big pills, but I haven't had a problem with large pills since about 3
months out. Those have worked the best for me. Good luck.
— Debbi S.
December 1, 2007
I take 1 viactive chocolate chew vitamin daily and my labs have been
wonderful. They also taste great and they are not that expensive. I get
them at walmart for around $7.00 and 1 box lasts me 2 months.
— slimshady S.
December 1, 2007
Hi I go to WalMart and buy a prenatal vit over the counter. It is one
source prenatal. It is not a big pill and it is pink. Good luck in your
continued recovery
— JohnK334
December 5, 2007
my doctor recommended that his patients take 2 kids multivitamins a day.
chewable, of course. i use what is available under the wal-mart brand.
— kankan
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