Hi all, I'm almost 12 years po (RNY),  I'm trying to get rid of about 20-ish pounds and I know protein is supposed to keep you full longer, but with just a pouch, I don't know if that's true. I notice whenever I eat, once it's out of the pouch I'm hungry again, especially at night. So what keeps you satisfied and full?

I know water is a good filler, but I am the worst when it comes to drinking water.

Your body will absorb vitamins in pill form, yes.

Note that Bariatric Fusion and Bariatric Advantage are very different supplements.  If you take Bariatric Fusion, you need to take EIGHT a day to get the vitamins and minerals you need.  Yes, I know the bottle says you only need four, but four only gives you half of what the ASMBS says you need.  And you may need addition calcium and iron on top of those eight tablets.

When my iron tanked a good friend of mine sent this and I have been doing it and my iron is now back in normal range for us.  As everyone said, get everything in check and please take care of yourself.  Us long timers can run into some serious issues including death if we don't keep our labs in check.  Check with your doctor and see if this is an option for you.  Good Luck!

Kathy, this works.  Liquid is best but it stains teeth so if you do this, make sure to toss the iron back or use a straw to keep if off teeth.  Try this until your next test.  I take a whole ounce every day.  We need more than the average person.  Here is a site to order liquid and it's on sale for $5 a bottle.  Good buy.  I mix it with about 2 ounces of OJ or grapefruit juice.  Makes it way easier to take.  But you can chew Vitamin C supplement with it and it's best on an empty stomach.  I just take it last thing at night then I have the 2 hours 'after' covered :)   Iron Supplement (Ferrous Sulfate) Liquid 16 oz., 1 Bottle

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  Here are my iron rules.   Charlie's Iron Rules: 1.      Do not take calcium supplements or vitamins containing calcium within 2 hours either side of taking iron.  Calcium and iron bind together and leave the body with no benefit of either.  2.      Take only liquid iron and take it with a little orange juice or a chewable vitamin C....iron needs acid to absorb.  Liquid isn't as constipating as pills, but if it's a problem, increase fiber during the day. 3.      NO coffee or tea (herbal is ok) within 2 hours either side of taking iron.  It's not the caffeine; it's the tannic acid that inhibits iron absorption. 4.      NO soy products within 2 hours either side of taking iron. 5.      Very important.....NO dairy within 2 hours either side of taking iron.  That includes butter, milk, cream, cream cheese, ice cream, yogurt, cottage cheese.....NO DAIRY.   6.      Try not to eat foods that are high in calcium or calcium supplemented when eating iron rich foods.  IE.....don't have butter and sour cream on a baked potato when you have that steak J 7.      Cook as much as you can in cast iron.   Some iron rich foods include: ·        Red meat ·        Egg yolks ·        Dark, leafy greens (spinach, collards) ·        Dried fruit (prunes, raisins) ·        Iron-enriched cereals and grains (check the labels) ·        Mollusks (oysters, clams, scallops) ·        Turkey or chicken giblets ·        Beans, lentils, chick peas and soybeans ·        Liver ·        Artichokes Some calcium rich foods include: ·        Cheese ·        Yogurt ·        Milk ·        Sardines ·        Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, turnips and collard greens ·        Fortified cereals ·        Fortified orange juice ·        Soybeans ·        Fortified soymilk   ·        Enriched breads, grains and waffles    

Don't add more calories. As long as you are feeling good, I'd just drink something to give an extra push for fluids. 

I will try that thanks..