Question:
OK ... Silly question about taking vitamins ...

This may be silly, but I am really confused. We are not allowed to eat and drink at the same time. So, how do you swallow the vitamins that need to be taken with food if you cannot drink while you're eating? Thanks, Lisa    — Lisa D. (posted on March 7, 2003)

March 7, 2003
I could not swallow any pills with water for a long time. I started using SF Jello, then sometimes applesauce and now I use yogurt to get them down, even though I can now swallow the smaller ones with water. I take a spoonful of yogurt, pop the pill(s) in and swallow it all at once.
   — garw

March 7, 2003
Hey Lisa- First of all, congrats on your surgery-I am assuming you have had it already if you are concerned about the vitamins. Anyway, you can take your vitamins with liquids. The big thing is you don't want to drink with your meals because it takes up room in your stomach that you need for food. If you push it, you could stretch your new stomach too much. Good luck and be sure you take them - I missed a few days and it happened to be near the time of a blood test and they could tell, so it does make a big difference.
   — Amy L.

March 7, 2003
I drink right up to the first bite of solid food, personally. Those were my instructions. BUT I've never been able to take pills with water, since I was a kid. I take them like Gar, but I use any food on mmy plate. I chew up a bite, then send the vites/meds down in the bite. Been doing it for years.
   — vitalady

March 7, 2003
I usually do what Michelle does, drink up until I eat, then make sure I don't drink anything for atleast 30 minutes after my meal. So that way, you can drink with your vitamin and THEN eat. Or while you are eating take the pill(s) with a few sips of water. Just make sure it is only an ounce or two, that should be okay. Goodluck to you!
   — Lezlie Y.

March 7, 2003
Here's another vote for just taking the pill or capsule with a bite of food, usually a soft food (and well-chewed, of course).
   — Suzy C.