Question:
What are the best post op liquid or chewable vitamins ?
— losriosgirl (posted on March 27, 2010)
March 27, 2010
I'm using Flintstones chewable vitamins. You have to take 2 a day because
they are childrens vitamins. I won't comment on the post op liquid
(protein) because I am very picky and have not liked much of anything -
most things are just too sweet. However, as far as hydrating liquids are
concerned, I like juices diluted with water (50/50) and water. Good luck
to you :)
— spitfire0379
March 27, 2010
I use Bariatric Advantage chewable multi-vitamins and probiotics. You can
order them directly from the manufacturer, and if you allow them to put you
on a regular three-month cycle of shipping the 3 month supply of vitamins,
they will send them to you without charge shipping fees. For my other
vitamins (B-12, Vitamin D, TwinLabs Calcium Citrate Chewables, and Chewable
B-Complex) I go to the Vitamin Shoppe. The Vitamin D gelcaps are very tiny
and hold 2,000 IU, and the B-12 sublingual is pleasant as well. Plus, they
are quite a bit cheaper than shipping, and they are all VERY high quality.
My surgeon told me if he caught me taking children's vitamins, he'd be
really upset, because no matter how many you take, they don't give us what
we need.
— Erica Alikchihoo
March 27, 2010
Just for clarification, when the question was asked about post-op vitamins,
I assumed you were asking about immediate post-op. My surgeon instructed
me to take children's chewable vitamins (2/day) for the first three weeks
after surgery. After that, I am allowed to take any multi-vitamin of my
choice. Hope that clears things up :)
— spitfire0379
March 27, 2010
I used the Adult Gummy Vitamins at CostCo. Once you're able to take other
vitamins like Calcium etc., be careful of the calorie and sugar counts of
all the delicious caramel chews etc. If there are calories they are listed
on the package. Best success.
— Janell C.
March 27, 2010
Centrum Chewables, not the Silver version. Smells & tastes like
oranges!
— SPIRIT2002
March 27, 2010
Erica is right on the mark again with what she wrote to you. I take
Nature's Plus chewables from my health food store. Also, I am not allowed
to drink juice, so I use crystal light. I also take calicum citrate in the
chewable form from Bariatric Advantage. You need to ask your dr or NUT
what they want you to take.
— FSUMom
March 27, 2010
I started out with chewable Viatv multi vitamins and their chewable
calcium. I got really tired of the "vitaminie" taste that
lingered that I tried the Gummie Adult Chewables. I found them at BJ's
and they even taste good. I take two a day...Nurse said if I were to take
any more I would just be making expensive pee..LOL
— kfgates
March 27, 2010
I used chewable Centrum until I could swallow whole tablets. They're orange
flavored. Calcium tablets can be dissolved in liquid (like Crystal Lite
type drinks) or crushed. I have used Citrical w/D since day 1 and I now can
swallow those whole too. And I recently found Walmart to offer an
equivalent in Equate brand for much less. Bariatric Advantage and other
brands are expensive and in my personal opinion do not offer any added
advantage. Regardless of cost though, it's what you will take consistently
and if those brands taste better it's likely you'll be good about taking
them every day. That's the #1 most important thing above all else. I would
send off for samples first though. Everyone's tastes are different and can
change after surgery too. Good luck & hope all goes well for you!
— Arkin10
March 28, 2010
I was using kids vitamins too (flintstones) originally, not I buy the
chewable CENTRUM's, This way I am taking an adult vitamin
— Linda R.
March 28, 2010
I started off on the flinestones and after I met goal..around 10 months out
I switched to centrum chewables. Good luck to you! hugs, Kim
— gpcmist
March 28, 2010
Optisource Post Bariatric Surgery Formula...chewable citrus flavor...hands
down THE BEST....Walgreens
— luc
March 31, 2010
Centrum Silver Chewables. I was taking one a day but per my Dr. I now take
2 tablets per day.
— hubbyshoney
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