Question:
I am 17 months post op RNY and am at goal weight. I've been taking a vitamin called

"Stress Tabs" plus Zinc but I just found out that it is time release. I've been feeling tired lately, is this why? Is there a good vitamin that you long term post ops can recommend to me? I go Friday to get six month blood work done and I'm afraid some of my levels will show malabsorption/depletion. Thanks!    — michelle T. (posted on July 7, 2003)

July 7, 2003
I take stress tabs but with iron as my dietician said that my blood count would be low unless I took the stress tab with iron. I am feeling more energy than I have in some time as I started taking 5 a day. It really has helped the energy level. Good luck and best to you. 6 months and 78lbs down.
   — Laura K.

July 8, 2003
I, too, am exactly 17 months post op today! Congrats on being goal weight...time release does not work for us. I still take my Flintstones chewables, 2 a day. My labs are fine, but I know there are other good vitamins out there too. check out Vitalady.com for the list of vitamins she carries. Or go to the graduates yahoo site and ask there-everyone there is 1 year or more post-op.
   — Cindy R.

July 8, 2003
My nutritionist told me that Zinc can be harmfull to many of our vital organs if we take it at normal doses. She said not to exceed 15mg a day and if you cant find 15mg. then to take 25mg every other day.
   — hooterzgirl75