Question:
Does anyone take liquid vitamins or something else?

I am 2 weeks post-op and I am having a problem with my flinstone vitamins. I gag when I try to take them. I tried with food, gatorade. I don't know what to do. I am now nasuated all the time. The doctor gave me something to help with that but I am not able to take my vitamins. I thought maybe I could find some liquid form or some other waay. Cherry, grape and orange is something I cannot tolerate for now. I even gag at the thought of my popsicles because of the flavors. Any thought would be appreciated. Thanks    — Sharon F. (posted on November 20, 2002)

November 20, 2002
Aloha!!! My surgeon makes us wait for 5-6 weeks before prescribing vitamins. He believes there is a strong link between using vitamins too early and stomach ulcers and adhesions (scar tissue)formation. At 6 weeks, I began taking Prenatal vitamins with no problems whatsoever. I also take Liquid Calcium Citrate along with the ever so lovely protein supplements (though I am getting MUCH better about getting my protein in through my diet vs. supplementation). Keep in mind that each doctor's philosophy regarding post op care is different. Talk to your surgeon about your problems with the vitamins and he might be able to give you some guidance. There are lots of different alternatives out there. They have GummiBear vitamins which are easy to chew. They also have vitamin in GUM form..Just have to make sure you are not the type to swallow gum though!(My surgeon believes that the childrens' chewable vitamins are not appropriate for adult post ops because they lack many of the complex vitamins that we require). Good luck!!!!! Hugs, Kathie (in Hawaii).... Open RNY / 08-07-02 Down 92 Pounds!!!
   — KathieInHawaii

November 20, 2002
I am almost 2 months out, and take so many pills and vitamins that I have a hot cup of tea, and take all my pills that way. Before the pills filled up my stomach and were not comfortable. Now the tea seems to melt the pills and I am much better off.
   — Karen B.

November 20, 2002
I take liquid vitamins~it's called All-in-One Plus. A cranberry, aloe vera tasting vitamin supplement that is made by a company called Tropical Oasis. It comes in a brown bottle for $29.95 at most GNC stores IF it is not on sale. You can call 1-800-815-9354. I have asked the company sales/marketing to give our "family" a discount or sorts by mentioning that you are a gastric bypass patient from www.ObesityHelp.com. Sorry I can't remember how much is in the bottle but you take one tablespoon/day and it lasts for 30 days.
   — yourdivaness

November 21, 2002
Hi! I have a horrible gag reflex and hate taking pills. I've been taking the Isontonix multi-vitamin and Calcium. They are a powder that you mix with a small amount of water. They are effervescent so I have to sip them but they taste great! (like orange pop) and my blood levels have been great. Good luck to you!
   — Leah H.