Question:
How long after surgery can i start taking regular vitamins? (opposed to chewable)

at 1 month post-op i can tolerate just about any food just in very small porttions. I can't stand the taste of chewables...when can i start taking regualar vitamins...    — D K. (posted on August 30, 2002)

August 30, 2002
At 6 weeks post op I was allowed to begin taking regular vitamins. The only requirement is the pill must be smaller than an M&M, if not I had to cut it. I too HATED chewables. Good Luck to ya!
   — Tonya H.

August 30, 2002
At six weeks out.
   — Sarah K.

August 30, 2002
Some people can swallow whole pills right away. I split pills for the first 30 days. I didn't have to, but I was afraid. Your esophagus has not been touched, so it's just time sitting in your pouch.
   — vitalady

August 30, 2002
I hated chewables too. I started regular vitamins at 4 weeks.
   — Valerie H.