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KarenWV said:
Glad to meet you. What kind of surgery are you planning to have? I had gastric bypass July 2021, and so far I've lost 70lbs. I feel great, my clothes and shoe sizes have dropped, and I have never had any regrets. Please stay in touch with us, and good luck on your journey.
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That’s awesome to hear .. I’m about a week one day from getting my gastric bypass … still learning
 
Kcuster83 said:
It really does blow my mind how each surgical team differs. We were specifically told NO FLINTSTONES or VITAMIN PATCHES.
They stressed to stick with bariatric vitamins of our choice or we may have to take more than suggested of the "normal" vitamin. Depending on lab results, obviously.
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Let me tell you surprises me the most that my surgeon told me not to take any until he lets me know , I have my first follow up with him this Monday so I’m hoping something changes as I feel my body needs the extra help
 
missyinacage said:
I was told no Flintstones or other as well. Reasoning was your body can only absorb a fixed amount of vitamin so getting 100% at once is not going to take. Also bypass patients absorb faster (therefore less) to begin with. I take a bariatric chewable 4x's per day. My husband had the sleeve and takes 2 a day.
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I found a 1 a day bariatric multivitamin. I am still fresh, so I don't know the long term results but so far so good with blood work. I really do not prefer to take 15 pills a day. I don't know why but even I know it is vitamins it makes me feel unhealthy. haha So, I currently take 1 multivitamin, 2 calcium and 1 vitamin D. Hopefully, my blood work stays good and I don't have to increase!
 
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