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Multi Vitamin

jjohnson2891
jjohnson2891
My Dr told me durin orientation that I should be ok with simply taking a one a day or Centrum One. But when I read some posts it sounds like a lot of people are on more than just one pill.
So whats the truth or reallity of it?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was told to take 2 multivitamins a day. One a day or centrum should be fine but I was told to take 2 of them. I'm really not sure why. I know many extra vitamins just get excreted, but maybe because we may not absorb them as well? And don't forget your sublingual B12. That is not negotiable. The part that was bypassed is where that would be absorbed and it is essential. You MUST take that sublingually.
deleted_user
deleted_user
is also told 2 multi vitamins a day. B12 and a calcium citrate.
becca1960
becca1960
What type of surgery? Sometimes sleeve folks do not have a strict a vitamin regime.

I too must take 2 daily's, b12 and calcium citrate for the rest of my life... I had RNY.
jjohnson2891
jjohnson2891
Im having R&Y. Ty for the input.
Nancy122913
Nancy122913
I'm drinking Vemma... order it through my sister. Very healthy.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I do a multi morning and night. It's a chewable.
ShelleyNY
ShelleyNY
I had to go to a nutrition seminar before surgery. It was highly recommended that we use a mult-vitamin specifically made for WLS patients. Financially it can be cheaper. When taking an OTC vitamin, you'll most likely need to add calcium, vitamin B, vitamin D and Iron. That can add up.
I've been very successful taking "Bariatric Fusion". I take 2 chewable with breakfast and 2 with dinner. That's it. My blood work all comes back normal, and no need for added supplements.
Shelley
greeni03
greeni03
I take a multi vitamin with iron, b complex, and calcium. I also take B 12 once a week. I have to get my levels checked then they will tell me if I need to add vitamin D.