Should I take bariatric vitamins or regular ones?

I have been taking bariatric vitamins, which have multiple amounts of all the vitamins in them compared to regular vitamins.

I'm wondering if VSGers even need to be taking the bariatric multivitamins with the high levels of vitamins.  I was thinking about malabsorption, and how the RNYers and DSers have to eat a lot of food and take a lot of vitamins because their bodies don't absorb everything.  So aren't these bariatric mutlis made for people who need those high levels of vitamins because their bodies won't absorb the small amounts?

Am I making any sense?  What do you think?

I just take the Flintstones chewable multi-vitamin.





DW

 Ditto for Flintstones Complete- chewable, twice a day (AM and PM)

I'm taking regular vitamins. I know the NUT at Dr. Pleatman's office was really pushing the Bariatric Advantage products, but I think that's kind of BS. They probably get something for pushing those products.

From what I've seen, most people around here seem to take store bought vitamins and are just fine.

And the BA ones they gave me were horrible  Blechhh.  I actually never met the nutritionist when I went to Dr. P.  She was on vacation when I went.  The most I got from her was a ten minute phone call.

I bought these Celebrate multi capsules but they make me feel sooo nauseous when I take them, but flintstones give me no problem.  I  think I might just give up on those and stick with my Flintstones.

I was taking bariatric vitamins and supplements from Flintstones. They made me feel nauseous, and I was not sure for the cause. Later I found out that it contained fillers like Lactose, Sucrose, Flavonoids, Artificial Flavorings, and Red Dyes which caused my symptoms. After much research and consultation from two nutritionists I switched to vita4life. They basically provide a no-filler and fast absorbing vitamin. Have been taking them for two years and have not caused any of the earlier symptoms. My labs also look great.

I use regular over the counter vitmans.

It's good to hear others are just taking regulars because I HATE the bariatric ones I take.  They make me feel so sick.

I'm taking the Bariatric vitamins, chewable, but I think I'll switch back to Flintstones when I run out.  Those of us with VSG just need to be sure we get in the basics and if Flintstones does that, well, its certainly cost effective.

I take one serving of Nature's Best liquid vitamin from the health food store in the morning
and one Viactiv Liquid Multivitamin during the afternoon.

I'll be damned if someone take my chocolate from me ;P