I get along great with Bariatric advantage. It runs about 25 a month, chewable and tastes good. Supposed to be balanced for wls patients.
I got my b12 from vitamin shoppe, I just had blood work today so I will know more this week if I am getting what I need.

my insurance covers my vitamin b12 my friends insurance covers all of hers ........u just need a rx for it to.

I use nature valley multi mini's they are a I think called gel cap? but 30% smaller then reg vitamins my doc read the contents and just wants me on 2 a day. My program also allows Flintstones 2x a day for people who need chewable and who can't afford expensive vitamins. .........I think bariatric advantage is what my docs have samples of as well......ya know seems every program recommends different ones.

so my advice is send for samples do not buy full bottles you may not be "able to tolerate. don't buy in bulk my friend did that with calcium and gave it to another friend she couldn't tolerate it.

one more thing check with your doctor on your labs ...I don't have to take calcium because of another medical issue and my first program did have me on it causing more damage to my bones/system.

boo forgot to add you are doing fantastic!!! great job on the loss so far it wont be long.

I have Centrum Chewable adult you can get them from any local store after my surgery my Surgeon says to take 2 a day. And 1200 to 1500mg of Calcium a day anything chewable.I also have Vit D and B12

I use One a Day Gummi Vitamins, GNC D3 chews, Bariatric Advantage Calcium Chews, GNC B12 chews, and since the gummi vitamins don't have any B1 in them I also take that on its own.

I can not stand the gritty texture of the chewable bariatric vitamins thats why I take all of the "chewy" ones..

Awesome job on your pre op weight loss!

I take "Bariatric Fusion". I take 2 with breakfast and 2 with dinner. I don't need any other supplements. I take them with my meals because I figure I'll get the most absorbtion. It's also about $25.00 /month.

Shelley

Cvs brand multivitamin gummies,
Caltrate calcium citrate gummies,
Cvs brand D3 gummies,
Cvs brand sublingual B12 and
Cvs brand Biotin capsules.
;-)

My partner who had the lap band done about 7 years ago had problems with finding good vitamins. Her labs were always coming back low in a lot of things. She tried many different kinds over the years and finally found one that keeps her labs in the good. The are Vita4Life! Multi Plus Formula. The are at www.vita4life.net They are made for bariatric patients and the dosage recommended is different for each type of WLS.

Yay for your weight loss! I am so proud of you.

Woot! Woot!

I take Centrium Chewables (a godsend right after surgery!) And yes, 2 a day (double the normal does)

b12 sublingual drops once a week... got them at Walgreens I think its natures best

Calcium CITRATE (it HAS TO BE citrate!) yeah, its more expensive, but we cannot digest the other kind so it it worthless. I take 1500 mcg a day. The very best I found for right after surgery is the liquid kind. It tastes yummy and is so easy to get down. I bought bluebonnet brand or lifetime brand. Got is at Fred Meyers (Krogers).

Currently I am getting ready to swap over to the calcium chews so I can toss them in my backpack and take them at school.... but the liquid was so nice the first month or so!

I have been a big vitamin nut for years and the best advice I can give you is test out the absorption levels. Over half of the products sold today are not dissolved fast enough in our bodies and your just wasting money. Whatever you end up getting take 1 and put in a glass of water, if it does not dissolve in 15 minutes, it's not really doing you any good. Also now that your stomach is soooo much smaller absorption is crucial ! There are great ones out there but test them out. I have used, Shaklee and Amway ( Nutrilite ) for years. Both are good and have high absorption rates but there are many other company's that are great too.

I take Optisource bariatric vitamins. They have everything you need in them. These were recommended by my bariatric team.

I use Bariatric Advantage. I take the multi-vitamin with iron CAPSULE and it absorbs as well as a chewable. I also take chewable iron, liquid iron (this is PurAbsorb brand), chewable probiotic, and crystal form of calcium that I take with liquid Vitamin D-3. I also get a B-12 shot monthly. I am 12 years out and have experienced dangerously low iron levels...have needed iron infusions on 6 occasions. Since I have been taking the chewable iron along with the multi-vitamin with iron and the liquid iron (that I take with water and a EmergenC packet to increase absorption) my iron levels have stayed steady. They are still low but I only need infusions about every 2 years now. I recommend trying this, especially if you are having trouble absorbing iron. I have taken all of these (except all the iron) since I had surgery and have had no health problems at all. I am 5'7" and weigh 121 pounds.

I completely agree with #rainierjamie, Multi Plus Formula from www.vita4life,net is by far the best multivitamin product known when result is concerned. This product has no harmful ingredients contained in it. Similar products from other companies have added fillers and binding agents, which are very harmful. So i would recommend you to go for Multiplus formula from Vita4life.