Discretely carrying and taking vitamins as a man

I am 13 days before RnY surgery. I met with the dietitian last week and got the details of all of the vitamins I will need to take. I knew I would need them but had not realized they would have to be separated from each other in time and I will be taking vitamins at 4 different times during the day. Forever. That's a lot to keep track of. All of my current MEDs are twice daily, and that's never been a problem.

I work long long hours and have coworkers or learners by my side all day, without breaks. As a man, I'm not sure how to logistically carry the pills without a purse. My pockets ate already full. What do you carry them in?

and I don't want everyone's attention ruin to be brought to the fact that I have to stop and take pills (even if they are vitamins) throughout the day.

I know these are perhaps silly logistical questions and maybe just reflective of general anxiety about the surgery, but I hope to get some good tips from you guys.

Thanks!

How about one of those passport pouches that goes around your neck? Or a fanny pack? If anyone has any questions, just say you are working on becoming healthier and your doctor wants you to take more vitamins. You do not have to mention weight loss surgery.

Thanks.

I wear a suit suit and tie at work, so the passport and fanny pack approach won't work. But I do appreciate the suggestion.

I have never had anyone ask "what is that" when I take my vitamins, iron and calcium throughout the day. If they did I would say "vitamins".

I travel a significant amount of time for work - I load all my vitamins in a carrier and then For that day, I put them in my pocket and take them as needed.

I'm probably much more worried about what other people are going to think about it the. I need to be.

People are going to think what they think, whether you worry about it or not. Don't give them space in your head! (Easier to say than to do, I know!)

I would recommend the Mango Health App you put in it what you need to take and when and it reminds you. At first I thought it was impossible, but with the app it is easy. I have a pill carrier the Sunday-Saturday kind and fill it up on Monday and leave it on my desk. Don't know if that helps, but you will figure it out.

Curious as to exactly which vits you have been told to take w. your RNY? I thought we DSers were the "vit and mineral supp." kings/queens (or "slaves"?). In fact, I thought the only supplement an RNYer needs is B-12, and that sometimes is not even necessary.

Are you post-op? There are a number of important supplements that are life long. You need to take calcium, B12 (and no it's not optional), many need Vitamin D, multivitamins and iron supplements. If you are not, please confirm with your doctor what you should be taking. Because those who take no supplements get themselves into serious trouble over time. Also from what I understand, at least for my program, All forms of WLS require supplementation, with DSers needing a little more watchouts to their blood levels.

Post op - (8/06) .. Wow, I just noticed that my posts no longer have my surgery date/type in the upper right corner. Some of the other members' posts are missing it, too. wth???