Capsules?
The first month, I opened them and poured contents into applesauce (no sugar added). I now swallow capsules. I first tried a small capsule (Omprezele-to reduce stomach acid so surgery wounds could heal) and when that was okay, the next day I swallowed a larger capsule (Actigall-for stopping gallstones after RNY).
I started using the PatchMD and ordered 6 months, so I figure that by that time I can try to swallow the regular horse size vitamins from Costco--then again, I may stay on the patch. It is so convenient not having to take calcium all throughout the day. And it is cheaper than taking chewable calcium (Celebrate).
Age 61 5'4" Consult-6/2/15: 238 SW-8/4/15: 210 CW:145 (6/30/18) M1-16#, M2-17#, M3-14#, M4-10#, M5-6#, M6-5#, M7-1#, M8 -3# Range 133-138 DexaScan 4/16/17 19% body fat---- 2016 wt avg 142-146, 2017, wt. avg 132-136, 2018 avg weight 144-146 bounce back is real.
I think I wasn't so clear here. Not so much gel capsules but those the little gel pillows caps with oil in them. Normally filled with oil and are fat soluble. We don't do fat soluble well. Vitamins A, D, E are all fat soluble so you want those in dry from. Also docs are bad about giving everyone D in those little green gel caps. Wrong kind of D and we won't absorb it because of the fat soluble piece.
Since I have trouble remembering what/what isn't fat soluble I just avoid the little gel pillow caps.
I had no restrictions as far as any pills/medications.
Oh except when I took Carafate pills for an ulcer about a month after surgery, I had to dilute it in warm water to coat the stomach.
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
