Supplements can be as confusing as protein for bariatric patients. But there are some companies that have made it easier for us by offering supplements especially made for bariatric needs. 

If you're looking for chewables, you will be interested in finding ones that taste good, because otherwise, let's face it , if you're like me, you won't want to take them!

My two personal requirements: chewables that taste good, I'm not fond of eating chalk! Chewables because I don't like to swallow pills! OK, I'm just a kid at heart...

Here are a few of my favorites and some I've tried that might not make my "tasty" list, but you might like them. It's all a matter of preference!

First, calcium. All calcium is not created equal...for bariatrics, look for citriate, which is more "usable" for your body. 

Vitamins, multi - look for the ones that include D = and maybe iron.

Celebrate is my newest favorite, but the iron is not included, but they do have a separate iron supplement. (which I'm getting ready to try).

Just after surgery I chose Flintstone Chewables with Iron. You can also choose Flintstone Complete, but I didn't think they tasted so good. Flintstone's with Iron are "tastier", but they are  only available in the smaller bottles, I was told it is because they contain iron.

My chewable choices are:

• Building Blocks
• Celebrate (the flavors are so good, my only regret is I can only have a few!)
• and also Unjury is not making bariatric vitamins and calcium (not my favorite for vitamins, but they're protein is great)
• Celebrate has a multi-vitamin drink mix....yeah! My order just arrived and I'm excited to give it a try!

I'll add some others as I find them...so make sure to check back from time to time...

After a while you can switch to a pill form, (check with your surgeon on time frame).  Prenatal vitamins are also recommended. 

For distributors, just google. If you order them through Bariatric TV, is helps support they're mission of education and information on bariatric surgery. 

Look for other brands on other bariatric websites and leave a comment to let us know your favorites...

Vitamins and other supplements such as Iron and calcium are for the long haul, if you have had gastric bypass surgery...so find a few that you like and mix them up so you don't get tired of them.  

You know what they say, "Variety is the spice of life." 

Vitamins don't have to be taste bad!...and now they don't...