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Vitamin Pills/Tablets

Bariatric Advantage

Type of product:	Vitamin Pills/Tablets
Manufacturer name:	Bariatric Advantage
Number of reviews:	67

Reviews

Posted 09/17/12 llb1962

“The chewable vitamins are DISGUSTING!!! Chalky, bad taste and bad after taste. If they taste bad, you're not going to take them. I'm searching for something else because I won't start my day off with eating one of these.” Taste : Very Poor     Price : Poor Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Poor Suitability for Postops : Poor     Cost :

Posted 07/30/12 jolenecsky

“It is the worst stuff EVER!! Texture, taste, and price are beyond horrible! ” Taste : Very Poor     Price : Very Poor Nutritional Value : Very Poor     Overall Value : Very Poor Suitability for Postops : Very Poor     Cost : unknown

Posted 07/26/12 Wait360

“Just fyi, the website says that the product is lactose free, but the bottles state they have milk. I called c/s after suffering for a few days. I was told that there is note enough room on the label to explain that not all products are lactose free. I drank strawberry, orange creme and chocolate.” Taste : Good     Price : Excellent Nutritional Value : Average     Overall Value : Average Suitability for Postops : N/A     Cost : $15

Posted 06/09/12 Lester Greenberg

“I am only two weeks post op and this is what i was given at the outset of my pre-diet. I like it and I add a frozen banana which makes it is very nice.” Taste : Good     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Good     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : Good     Cost :

Posted 04/25/12 EmyB

“I did an online order more than a week ago on the Bariatric Advantage website for chewable vitamins and Calcium Citrate. I never received a follow up email or tracking number and have yet to receive my order. I have called the company twice and on both occasions they said they will overnight the products. After never receiving the products I called and canceled my order all together and glad that my credit card was never charged.”

Posted 03/04/12 Joya Williams

“I have a 3 month supply for $50.00. So the price works out wonderfully. The vitamins taste just like what they are...vitamins. ” Taste : Average     Price : Excellent Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : A little under 50

Posted 03/01/12 CheriMay

“I have been using Bariatric Advantage Vitamins since two weeks prior to surgery. Products include 2 chewable berry multi vitamins daily, 4 raspberry chewy bite calcium citrate with D daily, 1 chewable 18mg iron daily, and 1 chewable sublingual B daily. My blood work is on target and at 3months post op, my hair is healthy. So Far with these products all is well. ” Taste : Good     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : Competitive

Posted 11/06/11 Samelan

“they are chewable vitamins that are large and disgusting! they are chalky and have an aftertaste i can do without” Taste : Poor     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Poor Suitability for Postops : Very Poor     Cost : 180

Posted 08/20/11 stephensharpless

“Their prices are relatively high, but they are the only place that had all of the vitamins, minerals, and proteins that were easily digestable in one place. Their prices are high and you must make sure your order is accurate.” Taste : Good     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Average Suitability for Postops : Good     Cost : high

Posted 05/19/11 princessfrogee

“I ordered multi vit's (chewable French Vanilla), calc. cit.(Chewable Mint), Meal Replacement powder (unflav.) and Chewable B-12 (peppermint). The B-12 is on backorder so I have not yet rcvd and have not yet tried the meal rep pwdr. The multi vit in french vanilla tastes GREAT and the calc cit is sort of large and chalky, but doable. I am a little confused that a Barriatric geared company is providing their calcium citrate as "calcium from calcium citrate" I have heard that this is not quite what we need and have to adjust accordingly and take more. In that case, it is not cost-worthy. Any calcium citrate should be listed only as "calcium citrate" on the BACK label. This is an article explaining it. http://www.ehow.com/how_5621233_choose-supplement-after-gastric-bypass.html ” Taste : Excellent     Price : Poor Nutritional Value : Average     Overall Value : Poor Suitability for Postops : N/A     Cost : Multi Vit $40.25, Calc Cit $20.25, Meal Rep $50.25

Posted 01/25/11 amiesue

“I tried my first Bariatric Advantage meal replacement shake today (I am using them once a day right now pre op)and I was quite impressed. I used the vanilla with 6 oz of milk, 4 ice cubes and 1/2 cup of pineapple and it actually did fill me up and tasted pretty good.” Taste : Good     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Average Suitability for Postops : N/A     Cost : 52.00

Posted 01/01/11 heathermarie10311

“i love all of thier protein powders! i tried the stuff at the local health food store and could barely make myself drink it! when i first tried these products i thought i was in heaven! definately encourages compliance!” Taste : Excellent     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : 32.95 36 servings 23g protein

Posted 12/19/10 modestmommy

“The surgeon prescribed these shakes for 2 weeks prior to surgery. The WLS program at Sanford health has you meet with a nutritionist who has samples of all of these products (the shakes, chewable vitamins). Prior to tasting the shakes I would have leaned towards the Chocolate and the Strawberry. I find vanilla, well too vanilla. Fake banana taste has to be the worst in the world. After tasting, the vanilla and the banana were the most pleasant. Now that I am home with them and they are my diet, I am really quite pleased. They taste like a treat, they are a bit thick like a real milk shake would be. They keep me full and satisfied.” Taste : Good     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : N/A     Cost : $50.00

Posted 12/02/10 sharkydogg

Taste : Average     Price : Poor Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : N/A     Cost : 49.95 for 35 servings of protein

Posted 05/27/10 Kaceyho

“Bariactic Advantage Shakes are pretty tastey. I love the Strawberry and Vanilla. They have a tendency to be a little thick after blending or shaking them, but adding ice to them makes them more like a milkshake.” Taste : Good     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : $40.00 for 35 servings

Posted 04/14/10 lisadavis

“Each container last me a month. I've tried all kinds of stuff and nothing taste as good as this one!” Taste : Excellent     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : 40$ for Large container

Posted 03/06/10 taboolynn

“have used a large veriety of their products all are great, with one exeption. calcium crystals in my opinion it left a nasty taste in my mouth” Taste : Excellent     Price : Excellent Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : N/A     Cost : depends

Posted 12/17/09 bjlepera

“After drinking this stuff for a week it donned on me that I can get more creative. So For me I use nonfat milk 12 oz. with a healthy shake of cinnamon &extremely well chilled.” Taste : Average     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Good     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : Good     Cost : 38.00

Posted 10/13/09 secretselfesteem

“I just ordered, and the process was easy. I will update more once I use the product. :)” Taste : N/A     Price : N/A Nutritional Value : N/A     Overall Value : N/A Suitability for Postops : N/A     Cost : 129.00

Posted 10/02/09 Bethajig

Taste : Good     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Good     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : Good     Cost : A little pricy

Posted 08/31/09 ncoelho

“27G Protein, no residue on the bottom. Bought a nice shaker bottle also. ” Taste : Good     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : N/A     Cost :

Posted 08/29/09 myadele

Taste : Excellent     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost :

Posted 08/26/09 chikpea09

“I buy from Dr Enoch office, it does give me a peace of mind that im taking everything i need in the 4 tablets i take daily.” Taste : Average     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : Good     Cost :

Posted 08/02/09 angel325

“Love the chocolate mint protein powder...Excellent! The taste reminds me of Shamrock shake from McD's. I mix with 4oz skim milk, 4 oz water & lots of ice. Shake in blender cup” Taste : Excellent     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost :

Posted 03/02/09 donna G.

“four tablets a day give ALL nutrients, including calcium and vit D!!” Taste : Excellent     Price : Excellent Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : 24.99

Posted 02/20/09 rks106403

Taste : Excellent     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : Good     Cost : 18.00

Posted 01/22/09 ashlee_shrinks

“Okay, hold on! I know what you thought when you saw that price! You thought, "Whoa! I CANNOT afford $120!" Well how about making the investment in your health? You spent money on junk food every day as a pre-op, why can't you spend the money for your health and wellbeing now? These supplements taste great. I have the Tropical Multivitamin, the Mint Calcium Citrate... they taste fantastic, and they're absorbed readily by the post-op Bariatric system. Invest in them, take them every day, and feel your energy go up and health change! Buy them! You won't regret it!” Taste : Good     Price : Excellent Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : $119.79

Posted 12/03/08 annjones

“Tried the Watermelon chewable vitamin. Wasn't bad. Nutritional values are lower than my standard multi vitamin.” Taste : Good     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Average     Overall Value : Average Suitability for Postops : N/A     Cost : N/A - Sample

Posted 11/19/08 TxFrogGal

Taste : Good     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : N/A     Cost : $33.75 a tub (24 servings)

Posted 10/16/08 Deana G.

“I selected Bariatric Advantage because of the nutritional value in not only the proteins, but also the supplemental vitamins and minerals. The vanilla flavor mixes well with other things, making it possible to enjoy a variety of shakes.” Taste : Good     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : $33/tub

Posted 07/19/08 Mrs.Rouse

Taste : Excellent     Price : Excellent Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : 36.95/180 ct

Posted 07/18/08 kellyswinney

“I've had Medifast shakes before and these are so much better. No "medicine" taste, a little crushed ice and sometimes 1/4 of a banana and they are really good. (Even without the banana)” Taste : Excellent     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : $33.00

Posted 07/11/08 sharon1234

“I purchased a few of their products and was very disappointed. The chewables were WAY too sweet, and the iron actually started turning my teeth an ugly shade of yellow. When I went to my dentist to get my teeth whitened, he was appalled that a company would think it a good idea to create chewable iron tablets. Also, the vitamins started getting sticky after a few days. I live in a dry climate, so I don't know what was going on there, but overall the vitamins were overpriced, and my labs (and teeth) suffered. ” Taste : Very Poor     Price : Poor Nutritional Value : Poor     Overall Value : Very Poor Suitability for Postops : Very Poor     Cost : Varies

Posted 07/01/08 Mikelanne

“Way, way, way to sweet. ” Taste : Poor     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Good     Overall Value : Average Suitability for Postops : Poor     Cost : $30+

Posted 04/21/08 Renee W.

“Good flavored chewable vitamins. ” Taste : Excellent     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost :

Posted 04/11/08 tatafornowjulie

“Wonderful costomer service. Even for odd problems. They are always willing to answer question. Great product that they stand behind!” Taste : Excellent     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost :

Posted 10/04/07 monymony

“Good vitamins. Everyone loved them.” Taste : Good     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : 15.00

Posted 07/11/07 shirextc

“I love the Bariatric Advantage line of chewables, thay are all yummo!” Taste : Excellent     Price : Excellent Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : N/A     Cost : 39.99

Posted 06/05/07 Robin G.

Taste : Very Poor     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Good     Overall Value : Average Suitability for Postops : Average     Cost : Not sure bought as a group

Posted 03/01/07 Marie Z.

“I get chocolate calcium, passion fruit iron, orange multi-vitamins and b-1 capsules from them. They are awesome!” Taste : Excellent     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : varied

Posted 02/25/07 finallymyturn

“I've tried the drink mixes and cereals. The pre-packaged drinks are a little powdery as well as the cereal. I like the capuccino drink mix when i prepare it at home with the blender. ” Taste : Good     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Average Suitability for Postops : N/A     Cost :

Posted 02/20/07 Beth B.

“I take the multivitamin capsules, sublingual b12, and chewable iron in strawberry. I tolerate them well, the chewables have a good taste. good price I'm on a quarterly automatic reorder.” Taste : Excellent     Price : Excellent Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost :

Posted 01/30/07 Lindajru

“I'm actually reviewing their calcium chews. I was crushing calcium pills but they were awful and made me sick so I found these. I got the cinnamon and chocolate flavors and they are really good.” Taste : Excellent     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : can't remember, but reasonable

Posted 04/04/06 SheilaB

“I got the watermelon flavor of the multivitamin which I really don't like. I wish that I had gotten the strawberry flavor. They are a great source of nutrition though. The iron suppliments tastes great!” Taste : Poor     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Good     Overall Value : Average Suitability for Postops : Good     Cost : 3 months for $24

Posted 03/30/06 Dx E

“I'm sure it is a fine product. I would just never purchase it from such a profoundly hostile supplier as Bariatriceating.com Clearly in it just for the $ with distain for those who need such products.” Taste : N/A     Price : Poor Nutritional Value : Average     Overall Value : Poor Suitability for Postops : Poor     Cost : Way too much!!

Posted 08/28/05 Sorrel P

“Some people really rave about the chocolate flavor of the chewable calcium, but after 3 weeks of trying, I can hardly choke them down. This doesn't contribute to compliant vitamin-taking. I would love to skip them all together. I might try one of the other flavors (cinnamin or mint) because the format of calcium is the best for WLSers. I am in awe of those who consider these supplement "treats" because they make me gag! ” Taste : Very Poor     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Average Suitability for Postops : Average     Cost : Too much!

Posted 06/21/05 Maria_M

“I've compared these vitamins to many others (including Optisource and Flintstones). Bariatric Advantage came out on top! I also compared them to the article in the ObesityHelp magazine and again they passed with flying colors!” Taste : Excellent     Price : Excellent Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : $17

Posted 04/26/05 Pam H.

“This company is the only one I know of that completed research specifically for weight loss surgery patients. The staff is wonderful about answering any questions you may have regarding their research or products. Wonderful!! Good taste as well.” Taste : Excellent     Price : Excellent Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : About $65 per month

Posted 11/03/04 Melva W.

“I love the B-12, Iron, Chocolate flavored calcium chewables. The multi vitamins are not as tasty as the Optisource Citrus Chewables.” Taste : Excellent     Price : Excellent Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost :

Posted 10/18/04 Jennifer D.

“The customer service at this company is outstanding! Very quick to respond to questions, changes, etc. I would recommend the vitamins here, all chewable, all easily digested and very tasty. ” Taste : Good     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Good     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : Good     Cost : approx. $54 per month

Posted 09/02/04 Raelyne S.

Taste : Excellent     Price : Excellent Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost :

Posted 08/20/04 donbck

“I found that these vitamins would collect moisture for some reason, leaving you with a mess I would not consume and for the price I was very disappointed. My labs were not that great taking them either.” Taste : Average     Price : Very Poor Nutritional Value : Poor     Overall Value : Very Poor Suitability for Postops : Very Poor     Cost : Expensive

Posted 07/06/04 AmandaKS

“I use the Chocolate Chewable Calcium Citrate and the Strawberry Chewable Iron supplements. I LOVE THEM!! The Chewable Calcium is a great treat- also comes in Mint to help freshen your breath!!” Taste : Excellent     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Good     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : Good     Cost : Varies

Posted 06/26/04 Kristi J.

“This is the only Iron I have taken in my whole life that does not make me sick and constipated! I have never been able to handle ANY Iron before.” Taste : Good     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : Good     Cost : 9.95 for 30 tablets

Posted 06/15/04 Jess1780

“Great selection, fast shipping, not very expensive” Taste : Excellent     Price : Excellent Nutritional Value : Good     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : Varies

Posted 05/20/04 beckyvee

“These are great products. I love the chocolate calcium citrate and the cinnamon wafers as well.” Taste : Excellent     Price : Excellent Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : reasonable

Posted 05/17/04 Marisa H.

“I bought the Iron which is strawberry flavored and not too bad. The multivitamin is Horrible. It is griddy. You are picking it out of your teeth for 20 minutes after you eat it. But the Iron is great.” Taste : Excellent     Price : Poor Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Average Suitability for Postops : Average     Cost : Too Much

Posted 04/22/04 PATTI B.

“THE VITAMINS ARE VERY GOOD TASTING. MY SON HAD THE DESIRE TO TRY IT OUT AND EVEN HE (8 YRS OLD) LIKED THEM. THEY HAVE A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT FLAVORS OF CALCIUM AND THE B-12 IS READILY AVAILABLE. I AM HOPEFUL THEY WILL GET ME READY FOR SURGERY AND CONTINUE LONG AFTER.” Taste : Good     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Good     Overall Value : Average Suitability for Postops : N/A     Cost :

Posted 03/12/04 jendbuck

“I am not to sure on that price but this is the calcium Citrate tabs. They taste just like cinnamon. They are easy to digest as well.” Taste : Good     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Good     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : Good     Cost : 7.00for 60chewables

Posted 02/29/04 xena28

“The iron supplements are disgusting! You have to take multiple pills in order to get the nutritional value that you need from these and they are expensive. I don't recommend them. However though, the calcium citrate in the mint does help with bad breath.” Taste : Very Poor     Price : Poor Nutritional Value : Poor     Overall Value : Poor Suitability for Postops : Poor     Cost :

Posted 02/29/04 Suzanne D.

“palatable vitamins calcium tablets are too low a dose so you have to eat 10 of them to get 2000 mg a day and are expensive” Taste : Good     Price : Poor Nutritional Value : N/A     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost :

Posted 02/10/04 star .

“Chewable IRON - GREAT TASTE - I hate taking pills... these are great. was worried the 'taste' would be bad but they are NOT..” Taste : Excellent     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : 9.95

Posted 11/05/03 Cathi U.

“I just started taking this product and my overall energy level has improved greatly! All the products are all chewable and they are not sweet. I will continue to purchase this product” Taste : Good     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Average Suitability for Postops : Average     Cost :

Posted 10/29/03 jenniefer

“Okay the chocolate chewable calcium is much better when you suck on it , dont chew it. I have the multi vitamins in the capsules and i think there are pretty good, but i dont like that you have to take 6 capsules in one day. I love there b12.” Taste : Good     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : N/A     Cost : 43.80 for three diff vitamins , one month supple

Posted 10/19/03 R R.

“easy to take, because they are chewable, they do not take up room in the pouch. Made specifically for bariatric patients, they help me feel like I am doing what I need to do to be as healthy as possible. Chewable is very nice. I bought 5 months at one time which saved $ and made it easier for me.” Taste : Excellent     Price : Good Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Good Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : high

Posted 08/28/03 CarolineAnnMartin

“I just LOVE these vitamins. Before taking the Bariatric Advantage vitamins, getting down my vitamins was an incredible struggle. I would even vomit on the Trinsicon! But now, I am getting in all my vitamins with ease, and I actually look forward to taking them as they are my "candy" for the day LOL Here's a list of what I am taking: Chewable Multi-Vitamin (2X/day), Chewable Chocolate Calcium Citrate (4 - 5X/day), Sublingual B-12 (1 - 2X per week), Iron Citrate (1 to 2/day).” Taste : Excellent     Price : Excellent Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : About $50 per month for all vitamins

Posted 02/17/03 cheri123

“A few things different about these bariatric vitamins, they have a calcium citrate lozenger that you can either suck or chew- They also have a form of iron citrate that is an iron chelate which doesn't cause stomach discomfort. The iron is taken separately from the multi, and I like that. The multi has every ingredient I am looking for. The company is constantly refomulating and doing studies and working closely with bariatric patients so their formula may change as new research is discovered. I like that too. That way I know I am getting high quality vitamins with the latest greatest research. I must admit though I am a fan of another brand of vitamins also, TwinLabs who makes a chewable calcium citrate that can be purchased in most health food stores also. But this lozenger is also a great thing.” Taste : Excellent     Price : Average Nutritional Value : Excellent     Overall Value : Excellent Suitability for Postops : Excellent     Cost : $50.00 for the whole package