Question:
Need Help! with Vitamins ( Multi, Calcium)

Everytime i use my celebrate chewables i feel like i am going to vomit. I am taking them as instructed but cant help but have to stay close to the bathroom for 30 min after. I bought the Cafe latte Multi and the Hot Cocoa Calcium    — smileyt2000 (posted on November 24, 2009)

November 24, 2009
My surgeon had told me not to start the calcium for at least a month after surgery, maybe even two or three. Try taking just the multi to see if it makes you sick alone.
   — Janell C.

November 24, 2009
Most of us have gone through issues taking vitamins soon after surgery. I've never taken the brand chewables you are taking so I'm not sure if there is any sugar in them. Even a small ammount of sugar so soon after surgery makes some run to the bathroom. I was lucky and just had an upset feeling in my stomach with my Flintstone Complete chewables. You'll tollerate them more as time goes by. Take them when you can and don't fret about it when you cannot...that's what my surgeons office told me.
   — Caribou ME

November 24, 2009
my clinic recommends flinstones chewables right out of the gate and calcium chewables also. Citrical. Make sure you are taking calcium citrate and not carbonate as it won't absorb as much or as easy in our new systems. Try taking the vitas with food. They are harsh on the belly. I tried a liquid vita and it gagged me awful . I felt as tho I would get sick, but never did. I only took it a few times and found that with food my stomach felt better. I am 17 months out and have good labs always. Best of luck to you and Hugs,kim
   — gpcmist

November 24, 2009
Bariatric Advantage, available online, makes vitamins specific to the different kinds of surgeries. They are well tolerated (most are chewable or sub-lingual) and tasty. I've tried several other brands, but these are my favorites. Call them and ask for some samples to see how you do.
   — jtoothman

November 25, 2009
i use the caltrate calcium &vit D and centrum chewables orange flavor.never had a problem.i get them either at wal mart or sams club.i take a separate iron and b12.
   — carolyn1970

November 25, 2009
I found calcium citrate in a liquid form at the health food store. it is citrus flavored and when I mix the tablespoon with a swallow of diet cranberry juice - it is perfect!
   — Phasia

November 28, 2009
Try sucking the tab until they dissolve completely. When you chew them, you are swallowing too much at once, and that is what makes you feel sick. Any chewables are suckable. I use chewable vit and minerals as well as calcium.
   — shotseyrudi