Question:
where can i get good affordable vitamins

i have been approved for wls and i want to be prepared for post-op needs. can anyone tell me where i can get quality affordable vitamins and protein drinks. also, if anyone what items do i need to take to the hospital with me. and also what should i expect to have done during pre-op. if you dont want to answer on this site you can email me at [email protected]    — monica R. (posted on March 18, 2003)

March 18, 2003
Hello, A great place to get great vitamins with great quality and prices affordable are Puritan Pride Vitamins! I get my vitamins from them and this place is the only vitamin company that have sublingual b vitamins in more than 2 strengths! I love their vitamins and they are absolutely wonderful! The website to order the vitamins from Puritan Pride is: WWW.Puritan.com Give them a try and keep me posted! You will love their prices and the excellent quality of their vitamins. They carry a superb warranty on them also! Other places to buy vitamins are Dominicks, Jewels, Walmart and GNC! However, I would highly recommend a multi-vitamin from puritan's pride or Dominicks and the B-sublingual, iron, calcium citrate at any of the above stores that I mentioned. I recommend that you browse the puritan pride's website before making any vitamin decisions. Hope this helps and good luck! Shirley
   — Shirley M.

March 18, 2003
Hi Monica, My surgeon recommended CVS brand multi-vitamin plus iron. They are no bigger than an aspirin in size so they can be swallowed easily. They only cost about $8. for a year's supply. I've been using them since 4 wks post op and haven't had any problems. You don't have to spend alot of money or go thru alot of hoops to get an effective vitamin. Good luck.
   — Peggy D.

March 18, 2003
hiya! on my website, on page 2 of the files section is a file called "my supplements" and i have everything listed that i use and where i get it, costs too... www.geocities.com/katebme2002 hope it helps! kate
   — jkb

March 18, 2003
I get all my vitamins and protein shakes thru Vitalady.com They are great quality, less expensive than most places and are delievered directly to my house! Good Luck.
   — Jessica D

March 18, 2003
The best prices that I've found on protein shakes are at affordablesupplements.com . I thought their prices were fairly reasonable and their shipping was quite speedy & shipping charge was reasonable. As for vitamins, I just use a chewable supplement from Wal-Mart, along w/a hair supplement from GNC (although I'm told that Wal-Mart's is good too), and a liquid calcium supplement.
   — Laurie A.

March 20, 2003
Hi there, if there is a "Dallar Tree" store in your are they have an all natural multi vit./min. for (1) one dollar with 20 in a pack. Everything in the store is $1. I brought some and like them. Good Luck!
   — JUNE P.