Vitamins & Calcium

Hi All!, I have still been using chewable vitamins (I bought stock in them) and chewable calcium (also- stock). I am 10 months out. Do I still NEED to chew, or can I take pills? Anybody know? I take other pills whole, so I am asuming I can take the vitamins whole, but you know what happens when you assume something! Thanks in advance for your input! Christine

Hi Christine! I take my vitamins in pill form (I have since about month 4) and have not had any troubles. I do take a bariatric vitamin which is in capsule form and the capsule has been designed to break down quickly so that we WLS patients can absorb the nutrients. The ones I take are called Vita4Life, and I really like them. I also take my calcium citrate in pill form. I think you should be fine, especially if you take other pills. But always check with the Dr first as a precaution. Good Luck! Hugs, Carla

Christine, Dr. Bell gave me clearance at 2 months out to swallow pills. I take everything in pill form now. Pam

I started taking the VistaVitamins Wellness Capsules at three months. I couldn't stand the taste of the chewables, and dreaded eating them. I was a little worried about swallowing the capsules (4 in the morning and 4 in the evening) but I take them one at a time, every 5 minutes or so and I've had no problems whatsoever. They set you up for automatic delivery, and send you a fresh supply every three months unless you cancel. One less thing to worry about. --Steve

I found some in GNC that are in casules so they are absorbes more quicly. I can't stand chewables so I take pill form. If I do take regular multi vits (like Centrum) I take 2-3 a day, just in case they are not completely absorbed.