Question:
Any suggestions for a nonchewable multi vitamin?
I have started taking a chewable multi vitamin pre-op per my Nut. I am having a really hard time with it. I am wondering if anyone can suggest a pill I can swallow that will be ok post-op. — chemo_mom (posted on January 15, 2010)
January 15, 2010
I couldn't handle the flinstone vitamins, so I took the viactive chewable
vitamins. they are chocolate flavored and pretty good. You won't be able
to swallow vitamins for awhile after surgery because of the chance they
will get stuck on the stoma because of their size. Trust me, I tried it.
It was very painful and didn't try it again until the doc said it would be
ok. I now take Centrum Silver - although I am not 50. They make them in a
smaller size and my doc says that is ok. Good luck!
— Dawn A.
January 15, 2010
Centrum now has a chewable multi-vitamin. ALso Costco carries LiquidMax
which is a liquid vitamin, mineral and antioxidants. It has boosted my
energy level and is about 12.50 for a months supply.
— sbuckle1
January 15, 2010
Have you tried the Gummy Vitamins for Adults at CostCo (Multi Vites by
Vitafusion? They taste like candy.
— Janell C.
January 15, 2010
Hi, I am 6 years post op. I have taken all types of vitamins over the past
years. None of them worked, recently I just switched to a liquid vitamin
and its great. It has made me feel so much better. Its not just for post
op people either. Its called Vemma, you order it online and it ships to
your house. If you have any questions let me know. You can look online at
www.jones.vemma.com or email me
— ckjjones
January 15, 2010
Not sure what surgery you are having. I take Bariatric Advantage multi
vitamin. I hated the chewable but they have a fairly new capsule. I have
not had any problems swallowing, only thing is you have to take 6 a day, 3
in the morning and 3 lunch. They go down really easy, what I take is for
RNY patients. They have a 90 day program that includes the Multi,calcuim,
iron and B12 that is specifically formulated for RNY and they autoship them
to you. Please don't try to skimp on your vitamins, especially if your
having RNY surgery. Its just not worth the few dollars you save.
— ToniLee
January 15, 2010
I am 5 years out and take GNC's Mega Green Vitamins. They were recommended
by my Dr.'s office.
— Janet H.
January 15, 2010
I started taking the centrums chewable too. They are adult vitamins vs
flintstones, etc. Usually there are coupons in the paper too so you can buy
them at a good price :)
— Linda R.
January 16, 2010
Flinstone's Gummy vitamins rocked! I also have to take Vitamax. If only
they could find a way to make THOSE darn things taste good...
— Mike A.
January 16, 2010
WOW based on the answers here looks like everybody tried something
different. So bottom line is try lots & whatever works for you is the
one you'll stick with. I'm only 3 weeks out RNY gastric & the day I
came home from the hospital I've taken my normal vitamins multi w/iron,
calcium citrate w/D 2 times a day, flaxseed 1000 mg, b-12,b6 and they have
not bothered my stomach at all. I buy all my vitamins from Puritan.com as
you buy 2 bottles & get 3 free.......I've always taken vitamins but now
increasing 3 other doses throughout the day. I've been told that Calcium
& Iron can't be taken together. So I have a pill box with 4 time
slots. I'm also checking at Puritan for prenatal vitamins because someone
told me they've taken them for 3 years after surgery & it helps with
hair loss even though I've had none yet (I'd like to help prevent it) 3
weeks and down 21 lbs. so I'd do it again in a heartbeat.......best of luck
to you :-)
— 3decks
January 17, 2010
I like the Gummie Vites. When I was experiencing complications, I found a
vitamin lotion at the pharmacy. It is called Sea Blue. It works well and
there are several different types. I would rub the cream behind my knee on
soft thin skin.
— twig202
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