Best Multivitamins for first month after surgery

EmAlways
on 8/19/16 10:29 pm

Hey all, 

Need a little advice. My surgery is on Thursday, and I`m in a bit of a panic. I bought some multivitamins...and wasn`t thinking about how big they were, they are the same size as a Centrum multivitamin, and not chewable . Anyone have advice for the best multivitamin for RNY? and what did you take immediately after surgery? Also, what about swallowing Tylenol? Any advice for the first few days out of surgery would be amazing!!!! 

 

Thanks to anyone who can help!

 

Referal 2014 (got lost in the system) Surgery - Aug 25th, 2016Humber River 

Humber River -  Surgeon: Dr. Hagen 

HW: 300  W @ time of surgery: 279  CW: 225

 

 

SkottiRNY
on 8/20/16 6:09 am - Ontario, Canada
RNY on 07/07/15

Hi EmAlways!

Good luck on your up coming surgery.

I get my multivitamin from ProCare Health in the States. They are chewable. They have everything in it, except Calcium Citrate of course because you don't take the two together. I used liquid Calcium Citrate from Walmart. Mixed it with my Crystal Light drink, or in some applesauce. 

Here is a link for ProCare Health. http://www.procarenow.com/New-Enhanced-Formula-Taste-Bariatr ic-Chewable-MultiVitamin-Once-Daily--Formulated-for-Roux-en- Y-Vertical-Sleeve-Duodenal-Switch-30-Day-Supply_p_10002.html

Call 1-877-822-5808 ext 228 for Erin. She will take care of you. 

 

For the first two days post op, I had percs. I bought a pill crusher from Dollarama. After those two days, I haven't needed any kind of pain reliever. 

Hope that helps.

Cheers,

Skotti 

"Not every day is Fantastic, but at least I have the opportunity to live every day." ~ Skotti RNY

 

My YouTube Channel

 

HW: 419 lbs August 2014  - SW: 340 lbs - GW: 219 lbs 

RNY July 7, 2015

EmAlways
on 8/20/16 10:18 am

I knew I could count on you for an answer! :) I went with the ones you suggested. Only once a day...Love it!!!!

Thanks for the luck!!

LeslieT3440
on 8/20/16 2:06 pm - Mississauga, Canada

Hi Skotti,

How it the taste, I don't like Centrum chewables. How about the expiry dates cuz they have free shipping is I buy over $50.00 and a 30day supply is on sale $11.99.  Oh and is this American $$ or Canadian :-) still a good price regardless but just asking.

Thanks

RNY - TWH - Orientation April 2015,  SW July 2015, NP Sept 2015, NUT class November 2015, NUT & Psych January 2016, 2nd NUT April 2016, Meet the Surgeon July 2016, Surgery October 4th 2016

 

SkottiRNY
on 8/20/16 2:15 pm - Ontario, Canada
RNY on 07/07/15

Hey LeslieT3440!

They have an orange taste to them. I quite enjoy them actually. A little swig of water if you need to when done chewing. 

Yes American dollars. This last time I got them was 2 months ago, and the expiry date is 04/2018, so that is really good. 

You should talk to Erin(ext 228) She is really helpful. (tell her I said "hi" :)  ) They have very fast shipping too. 

 

Cheers,

Skotti

"Not every day is Fantastic, but at least I have the opportunity to live every day." ~ Skotti RNY

 

My YouTube Channel

 

HW: 419 lbs August 2014  - SW: 340 lbs - GW: 219 lbs 

RNY July 7, 2015

LeslieT3440
on 8/20/16 2:57 pm - Mississauga, Canada

Thanks, I think I will give them a try. Thanks for sharing I love the fact they are only one a day. My surgery is not until November but 6 - 7 mos ago I started taking vitamins so I will have the schedule down pat cuz I am not really good at sticking to taking meds and such so I have been very strict with myself o get used to a life time of vitamins. 

:-)

 

RNY - TWH - Orientation April 2015,  SW July 2015, NP Sept 2015, NUT class November 2015, NUT & Psych January 2016, 2nd NUT April 2016, Meet the Surgeon July 2016, Surgery October 4th 2016

 

(deactivated member)
on 8/20/16 2:51 pm - Bumfuknowhere, Canada

Do they have reasonable shipping prices?  My last order from the US for vitamins cost me a small fortune.  Also did you have to pay duty on them?  I didn't pay duty on the last ones I ordered but shipping was out of this world.

SkottiRNY
on 8/21/16 4:45 am - Ontario, Canada
RNY on 07/07/15

Hey Tracey112205,

The shipping is about $13 USD, but you might get a discount depending on the the amount you order. No duties to pay. 

Call the toll-free number 1-877-822-5808  and talk to Erin(ext 228). She will be able to assist you no problem. 

Cheers,

Skotti

"Not every day is Fantastic, but at least I have the opportunity to live every day." ~ Skotti RNY

 

My YouTube Channel

 

HW: 419 lbs August 2014  - SW: 340 lbs - GW: 219 lbs 

RNY July 7, 2015

Faye P.
on 8/25/16 11:07 am - North Bay, Canada
RNY on 11/02/16

Thanks for the information Skotti :)  I just purchased  a years supply and they guaranteed they would be no problems with the expiry dates on them.  Also received a free bottle for the purchase and a discount on the shipping ... no date yet but I'm getting very close!

Referral: Jan 2016 Orientation: Apr 2016 Nurse/Nutritionist/Physio/Social Worker: Jun 2016 Meet Surgeon Telehealth: Aug 25/16  Meet Surgeon Toronto:  Oct 5/16  Surgery Date: Nov 2/16

 

SkottiRNY
on 8/25/16 11:16 am - Ontario, Canada
RNY on 07/07/15

Hey cairns13,

Glad I could help. 

:)

Cheers,

Skotti

"Not every day is Fantastic, but at least I have the opportunity to live every day." ~ Skotti RNY

 

My YouTube Channel

 

HW: 419 lbs August 2014  - SW: 340 lbs - GW: 219 lbs 

RNY July 7, 2015

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