VITAMINS

Ok, so I am guilty... I havn't been taking my vitamins for months now. And my hair... well... it's falling out!! The one thing I promised myself before I had surgery was that I would ALWAYS take my vitamins. I was taking the Flinstones for a while but thought since I am 5 months post-op tomorrow I should take a multi vitamin. I have purchased 2 different kinds, one from the grocery store and one from bariatric advantage.com. Both are HUGE and I can't bring myself to take them. I need some advice... PLEASE!!

Hi Karlie first of all - take a deep breath and relax. Your world will not come to an end tomorrow for not taking your vitsamins for a few more days I've just read your profile and you've done really well. It's good that you are thinking about restarting the vits. I can't give you any advice on what to do - I dont think you should crush them, we just had a report out on the news that is not good to do that, so have you tried to take one yet? If you really can't then you are going to have to buy some different ones Sorry I couldn't be more help

You can still take chewable vitamins. I have a hard time swallowing now that I haven't for so many months. OR you can cut the ones you have bought in half. There is a post below about types of vits that people here are using! Rachael

Hi Karlie I take spray vitamins ... I got a sample for the hosipital, and now I order them on line... I like them and would rather take a spray then a pill. http://www.vitamist.com/

Yep most of my vitamins are chewables. I want to say that the only ones that are not are my Iron - haven't seen any chewables and my Biotin (sp?). All of the others B-12, MV, Calcium, Vitamin C are all chewables. Now they don't all taste good but I take them. I will add - not meaning to scare, just warn- that since we are not absorbing all of these essential vitamins and minerials it is imperative that we take them. I told a nurse the other day I'd rather take vitamins then medication any day. Please do some research and find out the affects of not taking these - maybe it will motivate you to take them. Also - our hair comes out because the disruption of protein in our system - until our body begins to regulate or get used to the changes. Most say that after 6 or 7 months hair comes back. I sure hope it does!!!! LOL BUT please take your vitamins. Phenom

Karlie, You need to talk to your nutritionist and be honest. He or she may want to do blood tests right away and put you on some perscription strength vitamins to get you straightened out. I don't mean to scare you (maybe just a little) but B12 deficiency can cause irreversible neurological damage. I could give you the laundry list of why you need certain vitamins but you already know most of it. You really do have to get over your fear of swallowing pills: they will not get stuck. Also, your hair loss has very little to do with your protein and vitamin intake; some of us lose hair and some of us don't - it is a very individual thing. Please speak to your nutritionist right away. Be Well, Christine

Karlie, I am guilty of missing some of my vitamins!!!I haven't quit taking them altogether but I will miss a multivit. today & maybe tomorrow I just can't get in both calcium!!!!I know that I will have to answer for this in one way or another!!!To myself or to my physician (I go for my 6 mth blood work this Thursday & to the Surgeon on the 9th of Nov.) So I am trying to be more deligent this week!!I know this is so important & I know you do too!!ie...the promise to yourself before surgery, I too made that same promise due to the fact that I have been b12 deficient for at least 10yrs!!I take 2 shots a month!!!I don't want to scare you but if that is what it takes to get you to take your vits here goes!!!Everyone else is soooo right!!B12 deficiency WILL cause irreprable(sp?) nerve & neurological damage!!!But all the other vitamins will also affect you in different ways Vit A def. will affect your eyesight & so on!!!!I agree with the others get yourself to the dr be honest get some blood work done & get back on track!!!Do I sound like a Momma yet????Please don't take offense!!!I am only fussing at you for your own good!!!Lets do it together I think I will start a daily post on taking vitamins!!Will you meet me here each day & promise to take your vitamins??? ((((HUGS))))~Missy~