chewable vits. vs pills

Good morning OH, I have been taking chewable vitamins and I am tired of the tast. Am I able to take the regular kind now and if so which is the best choice out there? And another think I have not been taking calcium, which is the right one to take? I do appreciate all advice I can get! Thanks Rosie 329/273/?

Hi Rose! I actually just take the Oneaday Multi-vitamin and my Surgeon said that was just fine. He also suggested that I get the Viactives for my calcium. They are the chewable candy-like things and I have had some samples and they are just yummy!!! hope this helps!

It sure does Lisa! Thanks. I will try them. I have been thinking about the Viactive chewables and I wasnt to sure that they were the best for me. Thank you for your help Rosie

I got a Rx from my primary care for pre-natal vitamins and I just break them up with a pill cutter into about 10 pieces and take 1/2 at a time after a meal - wait 30 minutes - and take it with milk or water. Michelle

I was thinking about the pre-natal vits.too I think I can swollow that big thing,is that bad for my pouch? I am already 4 months out. Thanks Michelle. Rosie

I, personally, can't take the whole pill. I've even broken it up in 4ths and it still got stuck. That's why I break it up into at least 8ths, then I can swallow it. I had my surgery 5/3/05. Michelle

Hmmm,I think I will scratch that then. I will try something else. Thank You Michelle Rosie

hey dont forget about liquid, i use the multi liquid vitamin from The Vitamin shoppe,,,, its orange/vanilla flavor and tastes awful by its self in water, but i swear up n down, if you mix half water half orange juice and put in a capfull it tastes like the orange juice was never watered down..... worth a try thats what i take

Hi Joseph, Thanks for your idea but when I was going to curves they sold me this huge container of liquid vit. and I ended up throwing it all away. It taste awful Rosie

I have to differ in opinion. Do NOT take Viactiv for your calcium. Viactivs are calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate requires stomach acids for absorption. As RNYers, we do not have stomach acid so we MUST take calcium citrate. There are many brands of calcium citrate out there. I use chewables because I don't mind the taste. Kathy