Question:
I'm unable to tolerate vitamin intake

I need some help!!! I have tried taking my vitamins and they make me really sick I have tried numerous ways of taking them but to no avail....I have a friend who purchased the Vista Vitamins she is Pre-op now and they seem to work well for her. I would like to know if anyone else is taking them Post Op and if so how do they work for you and are there any side effects?    — mari62870 (posted on September 26, 2003)

September 26, 2003

   — Jazzy

September 26, 2003
You didn't say what types you have tried? I can tolerate the Flinstone Complete chewables, I also take a supplement called Levity (specialized for women), sublingual B-12 and calcium supps. I tried several others (liquid, and other chewables) but have always come back to Fred and Wilma for my daily dose of vites. I also found that if I eat a few bites of food then my vitamins then finish eating, it seems to be better. I haven't tried the Vista Vitamins. You have to find what works for you, maybe ask your friend if you can buy a handful to try and see how they go down. If you can tolerate them then go for it. You'll know by your labs if you need more.
   — Dana B.

September 26, 2003
I have always had problems with vitamins. It has something to do with the fillers that are used in so many of them. I would fill awful after taking them for next a few days. Years ago I found vitamins by Andrew Lessman. I've had no problems at all with his vitamins. Take them daily. My nutritionist said they would be fine post op too. They are capsules but can be opened and mixed with food or in a protein shake. You can also take the full capsules and drop them into a protein shake and blender and blend until completely blended. Works great. Here's the link: http://www.yourvitamins.com/YVI/do/ They are also available thru Home Shopping Network. I buy directly from Your Vitamins. Great service.
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 26, 2003
Certain types of vitamins make me sick, usually the ones with a coating on them. They even did before surgery so I can't blame it on WLS. Chewables or liquids (if you hold your nose!) can work until you get further postop. I started taking one-a-day type vitamins at about 6 weeks postop. The trick is to keep trying until you find something that works for you. Buy your stuff at WalMart and keep the receipts. You can return anything there for any reason and they don't kick up a fuss. Just make sure you take SOMETHING or you will be sick!
   — ctyst

September 26, 2003
The only time I've felt ill post-op was when I took my vites without food. I always try to take them with food to put something down there...otherwise I'm nauseous for about an hour. If I am drinking a shake and it's time for my vites, I wait till the last few sips and use that to down my vites. Otherwise, I take with water and them eat a couple bites of something...anything to put something down there so I don't get sick. Hope this helps! Lap Rny 05.19.03 Down 70# and counting!
   — Jeralyn Merideth

September 28, 2003
Try taking them before you go to bed. That's the only way I can do mine. Otherwise, I have a ton of nausea.
   — Patty H.