Confuzzled about meds/vitamins and water
Well, they get absorbed in your intestines. not your stomach. 
I wouldn't drink a big glass with them, but enough water to get them down followed by a meal should be fine. In fact, it's best to do your vitamins with food. They get absorbed better that way.
I wouldn't drink a big glass with them, but enough water to get them down followed by a meal should be fine. In fact, it's best to do your vitamins with food. They get absorbed better that way.
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On April 4, 2011 at 8:34 PM Pacific Time, stephf wrote:
hey Kristy!! how did the surgery go?? I remember we had the same date!! yay we rock!~Kristy~ VSG 3/29/11 ~ 15 pounds lost pre-op, SW - 240/GW - 150
see, this is why I ask, LOL..I'm no Dr. Can't retain it all, heh. I have been taking my meds/vitamins when I have my watered down soft foods, applesauce, pudding, whatever. Then I wait my one hour before drinking again. May I say that the chewables taste like chalk, at least the Bariatric Advantage ones I got. Pleh!
~Kristy~ VSG 3/29/11 ~ 15 pounds lost pre-op, SW - 240/GW - 150
Absorption takes place in the intestines, not the stomach, so you should be fine. I usually wait a half hour or so after taking mine before drinking any additional water just to give 'em the chance to start to break down.
That's why drinking with food is frowned upon post op, it washes the food through your stomach and into your intestines where it's still absorbed despite you feeling hungry again sooner.
All of the above is "to my understanding". Good luck and enjoy the ride
That's why drinking with food is frowned upon post op, it washes the food through your stomach and into your intestines where it's still absorbed despite you feeling hungry again sooner.
All of the above is "to my understanding". Good luck and enjoy the ride
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