Question:
Can anyone recommend a good daily vitamin

that is easy on the pouch post op? I have heard Flinstones vits from a lot of people. Are these strong enough for adults? Thanks in advance!!    — J. W. (posted on October 11, 2002)

October 11, 2002
I take bugs bunny complete with no problems. They were recommended at the Bariatric hospital.
   — Tracey G.

October 11, 2002
My surgeon and nutritionist recommend Materna, a pregnancy vitamin. It's very complete, and has folic acid, which a lot of the others do not. The drawback is that it's a bit of a horse pill, I'm quite used to it now, and in fact take it with a bunch of other vites and meds, in a big handful.
   — Karen I.

October 11, 2002
I took 2 Bugs Bunny chewables a day for the first 6-8 weeks after surgery. I then switched to a good multi-vitamin similar to Centrum (i.e. *horse pill*) and have to cut it in half. I actually don't buy the expensive Centrum, but compared the ingredients and found them to be the same in the generic store brand. I switched to the *horse pill* because in comparing ingredients, the chewables had a whole lot less than the big multivitamin.
   — Lynette B.

October 11, 2002
Centrum also makes a children's chewable. Instead of Flintstones or Bugs Bunny, they're "Rugrats." I think they taste better than Flintstones.
   — Roxanne M.

October 11, 2002
Yes, the flinstone complete are strong enough for adults. They actually exceed my surgeons requirements (surprised him too). Just to be safe, I take 2 a day though because of the absorption issue.
   — LisaTaz

October 11, 2002
I take an Adult chewable Centrum...
   — MF

October 11, 2002
Hi.. I take a vitamin called ADEK, it's a chewable fat soluable vitamin recommended by my surgeon. They are a bit pricey, but I just had my first blood work since surgery and my levels are A-Okey dokie! Most stores don't stock them, but your pharmacy should be able to get them for you. Good luck with your hunt! ~Peace
   — Joscelin

October 14, 2002
There is a multivitamin & mineral supplement designed specifically for Gastric Bypass Surgery patients. It's called VistaVitamins. A little pricey... but the autodelivery is very convenient. Check it out at http://www.vistavitamins.com
   — Lin B.

October 16, 2002
I tried several different vitamins including the flintstones chewables...my bathroom cabinet looks like a pharmacy. I finally found Liguid Centrum you can get it a Walmart, Eckerds...etc... They are wonderful and do not have a nasty after taste.
   — Tinca-Thais J.

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