Vitamins and Samples

Nov 13, 2009

 When I saw my nutritionist Thursday she gave me a few vitamin samples.  I'm going to track them here, as I'm tracking the protein powder.

As we were going over different kinds, she did mention Flintstones Complete as an option.  I've seen a lot of debate regarding those vitamins on the boards here, and I did mention that to her.  Her response was: "Many people aren't comfortable ordering online, and it's nearly impossible to find the types of vitamins that bariatric patients need in the stores.  For others, it's simply a matter of cost.  The doctor and I have discussed this, and we both feel that while Flintstones Complete may not be the ideal choice, we'd rather see people get SOMETHING rather than NOTHING."

Also, if anyone knows where / how to get samples other than those I list below, please feel free to leave me a message!  Thanks!!  

Celebrate
Mandarin Orange
Do-able.  Not the best, but do-able.

Cafe Latte
Eww eww eww!  Never again!

Bariatric Fusion *
Strawberry


Orange Cream


Mixed Berry
Pretty good!  I'd order!


Optisource
Citrus
Taste-wise so far this is the easiest to tolerate - it's actually GOOD.  Nutritionist did say that this one would be needed 4 times per day, and it does not contain iron so an additional supplement would be needed.



* Bariatric Fusion claims to be cost-effective, as it is the most complete and "no other supplements needed".  For the record the taste is decent and it dissolves quickly.

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When you compare the so-called industry favorite from Bariatric Advantage side-by-side with competitor it becomes obvious they all have their advantages and disadvantages!  From BA's own website:

http://www.bariatricadvantage.com/page/compare?title=Multivitamin%20for%20Mal%20Absorbtive%20Procedures


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From the website: http://bariatricfusion.com/supplementcomparison.php

Gastric Bypass

 

		Optisource™	Bariatric Advantage™ Complete	Celebrate™
SWEETENER	Sucralose	Aspartame	Sucralose	Sucralose
CALCIUM	1200mg (citrate/carbonate)	1000mg (carbonate)	200mg (citrate)*	NO*
VITAMIN B12	560 mcg (methylcobalamin)	500mcg (cyanocobalamin)	100mcg (cyanocobalamin)*	350mcg (cyanocobalamin)*
MINERALS	Chelated minerals	No chelated minerals	Chelated minerals	Chelated minerals
VITAMIN D	2000IU	400IU	1000IU	800IU
BIOTIN	600mcg	300mcg	600mcg	600mcg
IRON	30mg	30mg	No iron*	No iron*
VITAMIN K	NO	YES**	NO	YES**
VITAMIN C	180mg	60mg	120mg	180mg
THIAMINE	12mg	1.5mg	6mg	12mg
SUGAR-FREE	YES	NO	YES	Yes
FLAVORS	Orange Cream, Mixed Berry, and Strawberry	Orange Citrus only	Multiple Flavors	Multiple Flavors
PRICE	$24.99/mo.	$26.99/mo.	$50.00/mo. price includes additional calcium, iron, and B12	$45.00/mo. price includes additional calcium, iron, and B12
ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS NEEDED	NO	NO	YES	YES

*Additional supplements required
** Interferes with anticoagulants



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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