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A good multivitamin is a good start if you aren't already taking one. It needn't be a specific bariatric multi as your sleeve doesn't significantly malabsorb anything, unlike the malabsorbing procedures like the RNY or DS, as most deficiencies for us are driven by our diet or individual metabolic quirks (my wife is chronically low on potassium, but that's just her, not her WLS). Centrum, or Centrum silver for us older folks, and their generic equivalents (I usually use the ones from Costco) are a good starting place, or check the labels and look for one that is higher in the nutrients you are deficient in.
With a sleeve, start with one a day (though a good argument can be made for starting with two to counter your immediate deficiencies) and make adjustments based upon your next labs. I only take one every other day as that's all I need to keep things up.
If iron is on your deficient list, consider taking a separate iron supplement, as the iron (and/or calcium) that's usually included in most multis is the cheapest, least absorbable form and usually isn't enough to counter a deficiency.
Sorry, but I can't help with gummies as I've never used them.
1st support group/seminar - 8/03 (has it been that long?)
Wife's DS - 5/05 w Dr. Robert Rabkin VSG on 5/9/11 by Dr. John Rabkin
a lot of us were told that gummies aren't as effective as chewables or tablets/capsules, so that may be part of the issue.
I just take (two) Centrum silvers - or the generic equivalent (CVS and Walgreens both have generic equivalents - and I'm sure other places do as well). I take one in the morning and one in the late afternoon.
Hi all.
I had my surgery almost 10 years ago and have not been on this site in a long time. My new doctor drew all my labs/vitamins and I'm deficient in a few areas. She suggested a multivitamin.
My question is, what is your favorite Bariatric Multi-vitamin? I prefer the gummies.
Thanks!
~Jocelyn
5' tall HW209/SW194/CW153.4/GW140
It's never too late to be who you might have been. ~George Eliot
Your daughter needs to talk with her husband and ask him why things are changing. Sometimes the partner is afraid that they will be deserted by the new person who is emerging after the surgery. They need to communicate with each other. They might need to talk to a marriage counselor. If he is not willing, then she can do it on her own.
One of the things I found very helpful was this book. Emotional First Aid Kit
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Hello everyone,
I have not posted on here recently since I was waiting on my daughter's surgery process. Well, she had the surgery at the beginning of last month, and she's doing well. I appreciate the advice I got on this site on how best to support her.
Now there is another problem that I can't do much about, but I'm hoping to understand it. Her husband is acting oddly since she has started to act more active and exercising. She said he speaks to her less and acts kind of like she's on her own at home. He used to help with lite housework, but has stopped all that and seems to avoid being in the same room except for dinner and sleeping. Is this normal for a spouse to start behaving like this?
Good Morning!
For those of you wondering about what is a Mini Sleeve, I made this video explaining everything about it!
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Regards
Dr. Alvarez
Sounds like you hit the three week stall. Google it for information on how that works.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I'm very disappointed I only lost 1 pound in 1 week. Shouldn't I be losing a lot more? I had VSG August 17 and lost 17 pounds in the first week. So why the slow progress now? Ugh!
I am 11 years out. Over the last 6 years I have regained 60 pounds.
after the loss of my dad 6 years I didn't eat. It is just as bad as eating to much I have found it. Plus in the last 2 years I have had 3 surgeries 2 3 months apart. Last August I had my whole thyroid removed due to 4 goiters that were growing rapidly. I have Hashimoto's. For the first 6 months they had the hardest time regulating my dosage for my meds. However I have been stable for about 6 months now. But no matter what I do I am not able to loose any weight. What am I doing wrong? Is there a trick to it I am not sure about?
not losing has to do with eating too much/eating the wrong foods. What does a days menu look like for you? Do you track and measure your meals?
since yo deactivated I hope you still see this reply.
binge eAting history is not a deterrent to having Wls. You will also need therapy to help with that but mostly you need a new surgeon, one who knows what he/she is talking about. Don't give up!
