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deleted_user
deleted_user
Hello all- I have been struggling with the right vitamins to take. My suergon and nutritionist said that 3 viactiv a day, and 2 flintstones, as well as 500 mcg B12.

Well, after reading different books, and talking to some people on here, this is what I have done.

I went to vitamin world, and I got these:

Natures plus adults chewable multi-vitamin (pinapple) $31.29

Solaray sublingual biotin: 1000 mcg $8.25 (orange flavor)
Liqu mins cal/mag/zinc liquid calcium $24.95 (pina colada flavor)

I am starting to feel run down, so I looked at what I was taking, and took a step foward to correct it. I work full time, have a 4 year old and I have no time to be run down.

Hope this helps!
deleted_user
deleted_user
From what i understand, we are supposed to be taking Calcium Citrate versus Calcium Carbonate. Also sublingual B12. I am interested in the sublingual biotin..
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deleted_user
I just bumped up Amelia's "what I bought for surgery" video under discussions. I found it very helpful and thought you might enjoy it as well.
krystlmom
krystlmom
my suggestion is carbonyl Iron and vitamin C. If you are feeling run down anemia is what the Dr. will check for first!

The vit. C helps you digest the Iron. Do not take the Iron within 2 hours after eating, and do not eat for 1 hour after taking it. You will not have enough stomach acid to digest it properly.

What Amelia said about the calcium carbonate vs. citrate is correct. This is also due to stomach acid issues. we do not have enough stomach acid to digest the carbonate. If you take it you are wasting your time and money. It will just be pushed through and out of your system into the cities system (sewer! ;) )

The calcium citrate is digested farther into the small intestine so it absorbs better.

God Bless!

Janelle
krystlmom
krystlmom
I forgot to add Do not take anything else with the Iron and vitamin C. The Iron won't get digested.

sorry 'bout that!! ;P
deleted_user
deleted_user
my Dr. has the vitamins prepackage for me...I get 2 mos supply for under
$40 ill let ya know what is in the packs you can also buy them from my Dr office if you would like the website let me know....Lisa
deleted_user
deleted_user
You know my surgeon sells a vitamin just for GBS patients. I am only a few days post op but I will find out the brand name. have you asked your doc?
deleted_user
deleted_user
PS I did not see vitamin b 12 or B complex. You have to get this suppliment. If you had the GBS rouen Y you can no longer absorb it naturally. You need injectable or sublingual (under the tongue)which is what i use and it will help you have more energy and stamina. Got mine at Walmart of about $6.00
deleted_user
deleted_user
I take the Bariatric Advantage Brand Vitamins. Made especially for us. I take the Multiformula, Vitamin C, Iron, B-12. They are chewables and taste like candy and most of all they are great on our small tummy!!!
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