Question:
How easy it is to swallow those large multivitamins?
This is my first time on the A&Q, I saw my surgeon and now I am waiting for the insurance. But it seems everything has to be chewed uo so well how well do these horse pills go down? The ones I take now are so big.Thanks, Cathy Bernal — Cathy B. (posted on July 7, 2000)
July 7, 2000
I take 14 supplements in the morning and 14 at night and that has been
going down well for about two months. My multi-vitamins are huge but the
disolve quickly so they do not cause me any problems. I did the childrens
chewables at first because the less stress I put on my body the better I
felt. Now things are back to normal in the respect.
— S S.
July 7, 2000
I used All One Vitamin Powder for the first 30 days (with additional iron
and calicum). Gaack. I woudn't necesarily recommend it. But you might want
to break 'em in half at first, then gradually, try them whole, as time goes
on and you heal and begin to feel normal. After my recent revision (new
pouch), I had no trouble getting the vites in right away. But then, I
EXPECTED them to go in. LOL!
— vitalady
July 7, 2000
At first I took the childrens chewables for about two months. Then I tried
the multivitamins and it went down very well. I dont think at first anyone
can take them, not sure, but, I was advised to take the chewables for a
couple of months first. Now, that I am 5 months post op, I can take the
big horse pills just fine. I hope this helps.
— Lee Ann B.
July 7, 2000
The first six weeks or so after surgery I took Bugs Bunny sugar free
chewables. After that I started taking regular multi-vitamins and cutting
them in half. You can buy a pill cutter at any drug store (it's a little
easier than using a knife).
— Kellie L.
July 7, 2000
My nurse gave me a huge multi-vitamin the day I left the
hospital. I swallowed it with no problem. I now take One-A-Day
Women's Formula because of the extra iron and calcium. I also
take Citracal and B12. I've never had to chew, crush, or cut
pills. Tina-2 months post-op, open proximal RNY, down 49 lbs.
— Tina H.
July 7, 2000
I've been taking GNC mega women since 1 month post-op. It goes down fine
and I continue to take it. It is very good.
— [Deactivated Member]
July 9, 2000
Hi. most of the folks I have talked to did not and do not even try to get
those horse pills down. Read the label on Flintstones Complete chewables.
I think they have 100% of almost everything you need, they do not have
sugar. Check label though, Flintstones makes various product lines. I
also use active kids chewables sometimes, but they have sugar, so I prefer
the Flintstones. LOL Beth.
— Elizabeth H.
January 7, 2001
I am 3 wks post-op, and bought GNC womens MEGA vitamins. I took one and
promptly vomited! Needless to say they are going back to the store!!
— [Anonymous]
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