Question:
Can I take my vtamns in pill form
Can my vitamins be taken in pill form after surgery or do you have to crush them? Also, any good ideas where I can get the powdered form protein. — teresasmiles (posted on January 26, 2008)
January 26, 2008
You can take vitamins in several ways--pills, chewable, or liquid. Crushed
vitamins taste nasty, so I would not suggest that. Pill vitamins tend to be
the cheapest. Liquid vitamins can be more expensive. I like the liquid at
www.bariatricliquidvitamins.com , as I take these daily.
— Dave Chambers
January 26, 2008
After quite a few months you can take regular pills. Directly after
sugery, yes you will need to crush any medicine pills that you might still
be taking, and or any kind of pills you need to take. Or directly after
surgery, you can take liquid vitamins, those are your best bet actually.
You can find those at any grocery store that sells vitamins etc, and or
even walmart. I get my powdered Anywhey tasteless (not 100% tasteless but
it's about 95% tasteless and the only type of protein I could tolerate
after surgery) @ GNC. No shipping and handling charges. I had purchased
Body Fortress protein powder (again bought at walmart, or any grocery store
in your area), but after about a week started gagging everytime as I mixed
it with milk. Because I had bought so much of it, I'm trying to finish it
up but started mixing it into water instead of milk and that way it is VERY
tolerable. (I'm almost 10 months out). Good luck, God bless and see you
on the losing side!
— crystalsno
January 26, 2008
I had my surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago and have taken the capsules from day one.
I take them with applesauce and they go down very easily. Make sure you
get the no sugar added applesauce and it's a breeze to take them. I don't
have to crush or chew or swallow liquid vitamins and it is wonderful!
LaDonna
— ladonna08
January 26, 2008
I get the GNC formula during their 1st week of the month sales if you
belong to their club. I really like Unjury, which you can buy online for a
cheaper price than pharmacies (if you can find one that carries it -
they're usually affiliatd with the bariatric surgeons) at unjury.com.
Unjury also has sample packets available, and come in chocolate, vanilla,
strawberry (which I hate!), unflavored, and warm chicken soup (which is
delicious!). I'm preop so haven't had experience with the postop meds.
— obeseforever
January 27, 2008
You can only take the adult chewable vitamins. As for protein
powder--Unjury is great or EAS which I get at my local Target store.
— Karen M.
January 27, 2008
I was told to crush my meds after leaving the hospital. I tried that for a
couple of days but it didn't work for me so I decided to try the whole meds
to see what would happen. No problem! Everyone is different; try it for
yourself to see what happens. ** I get my whey protein powder at Vitamin
World.
— [Deactivated Member]
January 27, 2008
i'm one of those who just take my vitamins/pills by the handful -- 6 pills
at one time -- i've done this since a week out -- throw them down with some
ice tea -- and at 14 months out i've never had a problem --good luck
— RCassety
January 27, 2008
My stoma is the size of a dime, so I cannot swallow whole pills - not even
small ones; they get stuck and I get sick. I am 5 weeks post op. What did
your nut or surgeon say about swallowing pills?
— MiniMello
January 27, 2008
I find that the 'Bariatric Advantage' vitamins are great and tasty. I also
like the Building Block vitamins for chewables. they are at
www.bbvitamins.com. If you want liquid, try
www.bariatricliquidvitamins.com. I haven't tried them, but hear that they
are good. Then there is Vitamist. I have tried them and they aren't bad.
I mostly used the B12, but don't any more. I am 4 years out and can take
the pills, but still take either Bariatric Advantage or Building Blocks.
Good Luck
— jk_harris
January 27, 2008
For protein, you might want to try capsules. That way, you don't have to
deal with any taste issues. There's a capsule-form protein called
Capsul-Pro at www.nashuanutrition.com
— jonedwards
January 27, 2008
Me again. Keep this in mind about the protein. The powders offer a much
higher protein per grams count than the pills or liquids. Those Capsul
pro's only offer 11 grams of protein in THREE capsules and it's $37.95 PLUS
shipping, handling and tax. And most of the already mixed protein drinks
are also lower in protein grams making it very expensive to have to drink
those. The Body fortress offers 23 grams in just 8 ounces of water, AND
provides you with 8 ounces of your necessary liquid needed each day. The
Anywhey tasteless protein powder offers 17 grams of protein per 8 ounces
and you can put that in anything from hot tea to crystal light with very
little taste difference! Don't listen to the people that say your body can
only absorb so much protein at a time as that is a MYTH. Again, good luck!
— crystalsno
January 27, 2008
One thing to consider is the chance of a stricture forming and creating a
clog of pills. Don't chance it. Follow your surgeon's instructions (which
will most likely be to crush all pills for a set amount of time and then
swallow only small ones after that). As for protein, I ordered a sample
pack from www.enjoyhealth.com. I ended up using less than half of the
powdered samples... because they smelled gross or looked gross or tasted
gross. After talking with my dietician, I started on liquid protein - 50
Gram Slams from GNC. While they are pricey, they cost lest than a fast
food meal. I also don't want to go off track with protein and punish
myself by trying to gag down the powdered stuff. I'm already giving up a
lot, I might as well enjoy what I do put in my mouth! I've also heard good
things about ISOPURE (GNC) and EAS (Wal-Mart). Everyone has different
likes. Who knows which one will suit your tastebuds.
— gonnadoit
January 27, 2008
As you can see everyones experience is different. I take pills daily and
some girl scared me prior to surgery. I have been able to take pills from
the first day. Assuming they are not horse pills. Maybe dont take 3 at a
time....see what happens! I worried sooo much about this. I do take the
chewable vitamins though...I bought them before and I kind of like them.
They don't repeat on you.
Protein powder? Bought Designers Whey from GNC, I think it is pretty good
with milk. Good luck!
Linda
— Linda R.
January 27, 2008
The doctor recomended Flinstone's Vitamin's for kid's.
— 2409w.poplar_rodriguez
January 27, 2008
My surgeon recommended Flintstones chewable vitamins for kids. They taste
great. I do take other pills and have no problem swallowing them. I am 2
weeks out and have been able to do this from the beginning. Also, as far
as the protein powder, I have tried a few. The whey protein from GNC is
tolerable at first and comes in several flavors. It is also returnable if
you don't like it. This makes it easier to try. However, I have since
found Unjury protein powder has 23 grams of protein with your skim milk and
Carnation instant Breakfast (Sugar Free), you get 36 grams in an 8 oz.
shake. It's easier to tolerate 2 shakes a day than 3 of the others. You
can find unjury at "www.unjury.com" Good luck!! It's really not
as hard as some people lead you to believe.
— Janie Lashley
January 27, 2008
It depends how long out you are with your surgery. I have a friend who is a
year out and her dr had a fit because she took pills. I am 4 yrs out and I
have been swallowing pills for a while. Your dr will tell you when you can.
— Joanc
January 28, 2008
I have learned to buy my Vit D plus Cal in a capsul and each morning I mix
it with cottage cheese or even a bit of a baked potatoe and eat it that
way. I hate it with my Protein drink. Hope that helps.
Tracy
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