Liquid Vitamin at Costco (liquid calcium too)

[Taterweight]

I just saw this on sale at Costco this week. Has anyone tried it and does it have enough vitamins for immediate post-op before I'm able to take pills? Has good reviews and someone commented that they took it after getting banded. Realize that taste is ymmv...

They also make a liquid calcium citrate 1000mg (w/vitamin D) that I'm definitely going to purchase for pre and post-op.

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Suggested Use:
Shake well before each use. Take directly, preferably after a meal.
For adults and kids over 12, one fluid ounce (2 tablespoons) daily.
For kids 4-12, half a fluid ounce (1 tablespoon) daily.

Supplement Facts for Adults 12 & Older:
Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons (1 fl oz) for Adults 12 & Older
Servings Per Container: 32
Amount Per Serving - % Daily Value for Adults**:
Calories 20, Total Carbohydrate 5 g - 2%, Dietary Fiber 4 g - 16%, Soluble Fiber 4 g - ***, Sugars 0 g - ***, Vitamin A (as Palmitate) 2500 IU - 50%, Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid/Calcium Ascorbate) 500 mg - 833%, Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 800 IU - 200%, Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 60 IU - 200%, Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 10 mcg - 12%, Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 3 mg - 200%, Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin 5-Phosphate) 3.4 mg - 200%, Niacin (as Niacinamide) 40 mg - 200%, Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 4 mg - 200%, Folic Acid (as Folate) 400 mcg - 100%, Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 12 mcg - 200%, Biotin 150 mcg - 50%, Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) 20 mg - 200%, Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate) 25 mg - 3%, Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 150 mcg - 100%, Magnesium (as Magnesium Lactate Gluconate) 8 mg - 2%, Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 15 mg - 100%, Selenium (as Selenium Amino Acid Chelate) 50 mcg - 71%, Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 0.2 mg - 10%, Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) 0.2 mg - 10%, Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate) 40 mcg - 33%, Sodium 10 mg - <1%, Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) 70 mg 2%
Super Fruit ORAC Blend 100 mg - *** for Adult Dose:
Acai Juice, Goji Juice Concentrate, Pomegranate Juice Concentrate, Blueberry Juice Concentrate, Green Tea Leaf Extract.
Proprietary Herbal Complex 55 mg - *** for Adult Dose:
Stevia Extract, Natural Polysaccharide Fiber, Green Tea Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Red Raspberry Fruit Extract, Grapeseed Extract, Pau d'Arco Bark Extract, Suma Root Powder, Nopal Cactus Powder, Grape Skin Extract, Citrus Pectin, Myrrh Leaf Powder, Bromelain, Royal Jelly, Cat's Claw Bark Powder, Chuchuhuasi Bark Powder.
Inositol 30 mg - ***, Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex 10 mg - ***,
Proprietary Eye Care Blend 5mg - *** for Adult Dose:
Eyebright Leaf Extract, Lutein (5%), Zeaxanthin (5%), Bilberry Fruit Extract.
Lycopene 1 mg - ***, Vanadium (as Vanadyl Sulfate) 500 mcg - ***

Supplement Facts for Kids 4-12:
Serving Size: 1 Tablespoons (1/2 fl oz) for Kids 4-12
Servings Per Container: 64
Amount Per Serving - % Daily Value for Kids 4-12**:
Calories 10, Total Carbohydrate 3 g - <1%, Dietary Fiber 2 g - 8%, Soluble Fiber 2 g - ***, Sugars 0 g - ***, Vitamin A (as Palmitate) 1250 IU - 25%, Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid/Calcium Ascorbate) 250 mg - 417%, Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 400 IU - 100%, Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 30 IU - 100%, Vitamin K (as Phytonadione) 5 mcg - 6%, Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 1.5 mg - 100%, Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin 5-Phosphate) 1.7 mg - 100%, Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg - 100%, Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2 mg - 100%, Folic Acid (as Folate) 200 mcg - 50%, Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 6 mcg - 100%, Biotin 75 mcg - 25%, Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg - 100%, Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate) 12.5 mg - 1%, Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 75 mcg - 50%, Magnesium (as Magnesium Lactate Gluconate) 4 mg - 1%, Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 7.5 mg - 50%, Selenium (as Selenium Amino Acid Chelate) 25 mcg - 36%, Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 0.1 mg - 5%, Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) 0.1 mg - 5%, Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate) 20 mcg - 17%, Sodium 5 mg - <1%, Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) 35 mg 1%
Super Fruit ORAC Blend 50 mg - *** for Kids 4-12 Dose:
Acai Juice, Goji Juice Concentrate, Pomegranate Juice Concentrate, Blueberry Juice Concentrate, Green Tea Leaf Extract.
Proprietary Herbal Complex 27 mg - *** for Kids 4-12 Dose:
Stevia Extract, Natural Polysaccharide Fiber, Green Tea Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Red Raspberry Fruit Extract, Grapeseed Extract, Pau d'Arco Bark Extract, Suma Root Powder, Nopal Cactus Powder, Grape Skin Extract, Citrus Pectin, Myrrh Leaf Powder, Bromelain, Royal Jelly, Cat's Claw Bark Powder, Chuchuhuasi Bark Powder.
Inositol 15 mg - ***, Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex 5 mg - ***,
Proprietary Eye Care Blend 2.5 mg - *** for Kids 4-12 Dose:
Eyebright Leaf Extract, Lutein (5%), Zeaxanthin (5%), Bilberry Fruit Extract.
Lycopene 0.5 mg - ***, Vanadium (as Vanadyl Sulfate) 250 mcg - ***
**Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
***Daily Value not established

Other Ingredients:
Filtered Water, Resistant Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate (to help protect freshness) and Sucralose.

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO GLUTEN, WHEAT, DAIRY, EGGS, TREE NUTS, FISH OR GRAPEFRUIT.

LIQUID reViva® contains natural ingredients. As in nature, color, flavor, and aroma may vary.

SHAKE WELL BEFORE OPENING AND BEFORE EACH USE. REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING.

 

[Paula]

My experience with liquid vitamins is that they taste like I would imagine old nasty ass tastes like. In other words, definitely no bueño for me. YMMV

 

[newanatomy]

This is the one I am currently taking and I have enough for about 45 days post op. I decided to take this before and after so that I could get used to it. Pretty strong flavor! It says to mix it with fruit juice or water. I have been just swallowing it. I worry that post-op, it will be a lot to try to get down. I also bought my calcium citrate in powder form also my magnesium citrate and oxide. I thought I could mix them into a protein supplement or eggs or whatever I am able to eat. I have been just mixing a little calcium citrate into some lemon water and downing it. I know that space will be at a premium later. We shall see.
Vm-100 Complete Liquid Vitamins &lt;
Because the digestive system becomes less effective as we age, leading to poor absorption of nutrients, highly absorbable liquid VM-100 Complete

Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Tbsp
Servings Per Container 32
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories 20
Carbohydrates5 g 2%
Sugars4 g *
Vitamin A10000 IU 200%
(beta-carotene)
Vitamin C1000 mg 1,666%
(as ascorbic acid)
Vitamin D400 mg 100%
Vitamin E400 IU 1,333%
(as d-alpha tocopheryl)
Vitamin B150 mg 3,333%
(thiamin)
Vitamin B250 mg 2,941%
(as riboflavin)
Niacin50 mg 250%
(as niacinamide)
Vitamin B650 mg 2,500%
(as pyridoxine HCL)
Folic Acid400 mcg 100%
Vitamin B121000 mcg 16,666%
Biotin300 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid150 mg 1,500%
Calcium100 mg 10%
(citrate)
Magnesium50 mg 12%
Zinc15 mg 100%
Selenium0.52 mcg <1%
Copper2 mg 100%
(gluconate)
Manganese3 mg 150%
(citrate)
Chromium100 mcg 83%
(picolinate)
Inositol50 mg †
PABA50 mg †
(para-aminobenzoic acid)
Citrus Bioflavonoids40 mg †
Hesperidin Complex20 mg †
Choline Bitartrate50 mg *
Rutin40 mg *
Boron2 mcg *
70+ Plant Source Minerals Proprietary Blend549 mg *
Antioxidant Proprietary Blend200 mg *
Betatene (Beta Carotene, Alpha Carotene, Cryptoxanthin, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Lycopene) *
Grape Seed Extract *
Ginkgo Biloba Extract (leaves) *
Rosemary Extract (leaves) *
Alpha Lipoic Acid *

* †Daily value not established.
Directions: Shake well. Refrigerate after opening. Adults should take 2 tablespoons daily as a nutritional supplement.

Other Ingredients: Purified water, white grape juice, orange juice, apple juice, and potassium sorbate.

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[Taterweight]

This is the one I am currently taking and I have enough for about 45 days post op. I decided to take this before and after so that I could get used to it. Pretty strong flavor! It says to mix it with fruit juice or water. I have been just swallowing it. I worry that post-op, it will be a lot to try to get down. I also bought my calcium citrate in powder form also my magnesium citrate and oxide. I thought I could mix them into a protein supplement or eggs or whatever I am able to eat. I have been just mixing a little calcium citrate into some lemon water and downing it. I know that space will be at a premium later. We shall see.
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Because the digestive system becomes less effective as we age, leading to poor absorption of nutrients, highly absorbable liquid VM-100 Complete is the perfect solution for " src="http://images.vitaminimages.com/pp/VF/Assets/Puritan_products/Detail_page/033673.jpg">

I didn't see what brand you were using till I saw the pic imbedded in the quote. I'll have to check that one out - yours has a lot more vitamin A and the calcium was citrate -- the revival was carbonate (was willing to overlook that since I'd be taking calcium citrate also).

 

[newanatomy]

I hope that I can swallow pills PDQ after surgery. These liquid vitamins leave your mouth and throat yucky pretty much all day. I have to say though that even being on SlimFast only for breakfast and lunch, they are okay on my stomach. I was a little worried about that.

 

[southernlady]

I was able to swallow pills the day I got home...unlike a RNY'er who can't handle any pill bigger than an eraser becuase of their brand newly made pouch, we do not have the top of our stomach messed with, just the side.

I was and still am taking the Kirkland multi.

 

[newanatomy]

Yay! That is good to know.

 

[catecholamine]

I was able to swallow pills the day I got home...unlike a RNY'er who can't handle any pill bigger than an eraser becuase of their brand newly made pouch, we do not have the top of our stomach messed with, just the side.

I was and still am taking the Kirkland multi.

That is good to know, but that didn't stop the nutritionist from telling me nothing bigger than an asprin. Genius. I'll resume my regular meds in pill form when I get home, to hell with their RNY-rules-for-DS.

 

[SHales]

I was taking all mine at about 2 weeks out. I did have huge calcium pills and dissolved those. Now I slam back a handful at a time. Me,that used to choke on a chewable. lol

 

[SKMSU]

I used it when I had a band, and when I was newly post op from VSG. It's not too bad. Now I take the Kirkland premium tablets. One really cool thing about Costco is that they let you take anything back. If you don't like the taste, they will take it back. It's the same with any food the sell. The customer service person told me that they do that to encourage people to try all of their stuff. I've taken several food items back that I didn't like with no problem.

 

[Taterweight]

I was taking all mine at about 2 weeks out. I did have huge calcium pills and dissolved those. Now I slam back a handful at a time. Me,that used to choke on a chewable. lol

That is SO me...this is my biggest fear of the DS is that I won't be able to swallow all the vites!

 

[brooklyngirl]

I've only been able to swallow the big pills easily for the past few weeks, but I did have trouble with swallowing horse pills even before surgery. I did chewables for quite a while as I wasn't able to drink a large enough gulp to get them down in the beginning. I would've tried this had I know about it!

 

[brooklyngirl]

That is SO me...this is my biggest fear of the DS is that I won't be able to swallow all the vites!

It took me a lot of trial and error, but for some reason I found the shaker bottles for the protein powders (even if it's not a shake) make it easier for me to swallow the pills that used to make me gag. Something about the flow of liquid not being too fast or too slow works for me

 

[Bagaof4]

At two weeks out, I started the Vitalady DS regime. I had to take each pill one or two at a time for about a week. It took forever and the water filled me up pretty fast. By 3 weeks, I was able to put them all in my mouth, tilt my head back with a mouthful of water and just let them swim down. I didn't take the iron for about 4 weeks.
Since then, it's been a piece of cake. Don't think much about it. Hope it's easy for you as well, but you have to work into it!

 

[Munchkin]

Why liquid vites? The surgery doesn't change your ability to swallow. Only the amount your stomach will hold changes. You probably won't be able to just toss back a handful of pills but you should be able to take one or 2 at a time. I started mine about 6 days post, one at a time. Took a while to get them all down but I did. I wasn't taking iron. Did everything but that. Later it turned out I don't even need to supplement iron.