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    Gastric Sleeve Member Sabrina7's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Sabrina
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    07/20/2015
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    Dr. Mario Almanza
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    Default Vitamins and supplements

    Hi WLS friends...

    I am looking for recommended bariactric vitamins and supplements brand and selections of what you all are taking.. Looking for a chewable version...

    As well what extras you are taking to supplement.

    Hoping you are all still taking care of yourselves and the new life....

    Regards... And thank you for your interest...

    Sabrina



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Ann2's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Ann2
    Surgery date
    08/18/2014
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    n.a.
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    Default Re: Vitamins and supplements

    Per my surgical team's recommendations and Rxs, I'm taking:

    Centrum chewable vitamin/mineral

    Caltrate - calcium and Vitamin D3 supplement (chocolate truffle chewable -- mmmmm )

    B12, 500 mg. - this was added recently, not because my blood tests show any deficit, but because they've started prescribing it prophylactically

    Ranitidine, 40 mg twice a day - I was taking this pre-op (but for 4 months post-op my team prescribed a stronger PPI antacid, Protonix; I'm back on Ranitidine now and doing fine)

    I also started taking a Probiotic daily, which my surgical team has approved (and likes). It seems to help with digestion and elimination.



    Consult: 235 lbs
    My and doc's preop diet: 216 -19 lbs
    M1 postop 205 -30
    M2 193 -42
    M3 184 -51
    M4 174 -61
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    Gastric Sleeve Member DZGAL's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    07/28/2015
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    Dr Felix
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    Default Re: Vitamins and supplements

    I take bariatric fusion chewable. you can order online only. 4 tabs a day in a lot of flavors. It covers all daily requirements. I also take prevacid, Dr said for first month but I am hesitant to stop.



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    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    07/07/2015
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    Broussard
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    Default Re: Vitamins and supplements

    I take the Bariatric Advantage brand of multi vitamin capsule, vitamin B ortho capsule, chewable probiotic, & calcium chews. I just buy them from the clinic I had the surgery at. All are Bariatric Advantage brand.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member cathbas's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    cathi
    Surgery date
    03/05/2015
    Surgeon
    Dr Rantis
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    Default Re: Vitamins and supplements

    i take bariatric advantage..but could not stomach the chewables..but now i can swallow them..(love that) and i really like these vitamins..
    i take 2 multi morning and eve 1 b12 afternoon, 1000, chewable calcium 3 a day and an iron chewable. also i take more vitamin b..i tend to be deficient in that.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Lee6Lee's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    04/22/2014
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    Dr. Elias Ortiz
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    Default Re: Vitamins and supplements

    I get all of my vitamins online through Puritan's Pride. Great prices.
    Calcium Soft chews with D and K
    B-12
    Biotin
    Adult multivitamin quick dissolve strawberry banana flavor
    Probiotic Acidophilus 3 billion live culture

    My GP was very happy with my blood work.

    Need iron, so will begin using my little iron skillet.


    "Lee, by "own it!" your daughter means that you should be proud of your accomplishment and understand that you deserve this. Not because you have to pay it forward or backward to justify your own benefits. She means that this is YOUR accomplishment, and accomplishing that for yourself is enough. You do not have to fix everybody. And you do not owe anyone for the benefits you have earned. They are YOURS!" Ann2

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