Question:
I am struggling with the chewable vitamins and thinking about liquid ones.

I was wondering if there are many post-ops that prefer taking the liquid vitamins over the chewable or pill form and what type did they take. I especially am having a hard time with the calcium tablets from Twin Labs they are huge and I need four a day. Just was curious what others were taking. Would appreciate suggestions.    — Diane S. (posted on November 25, 2003)

November 25, 2003
Try the calcium from vitalady. They come in a gelatin capsule and are much easier to swallow.
   — mom2jtx3

November 25, 2003
I tried some liquid vitamins from GNC. And I opened it up and the first thing my husband said to me was... that looks like baby poop. And then he tasted it for me (brave man) And he said.. it tastes like #$%^!!!!!!! He said... Michelle, in my family we have a saying, "If it looks like sh*t, and smells like sh*t.. and tastes like sh*t... it probably is sh*t." I gagged down a swallow.. ran to the bathroom and have it still in my fridge. I thought the chewables were nasty but they taste so much better than the liquid vitamins I've tried already!
   — Michelle J.

November 25, 2003
I currently am using the Isotonix multi-vitamins which is a powder that you mix with water and drink. I feel good and that's a good sign, however I think that I probably won't be reordering when these are through. A couple of reasons are that I think that they are overpriced. Those post-ops that are interested in maintaining good health are always looking for a good vitamin program and many times are willing to pay too much for it. I don't think that for us to stay healthy necessarily should cost an arm and a leg. Also, I've done some reading and have decided that I want to purchase vitamins that USP (U.S. Pharmacopeia) approved. Because vitamins aren't regulated by the FDA, USP is another agency that ensures that what the vitamins are said to contain, actually do. Mobility is a factor for me too - I want to be able to carry around my vitamins so that on days that my schedule gets haywire, I'll always have them available. I think liquid vitamins, for me anyhow, aren't as easily toted around. Personally, I haven't had any issues with taking pill or capsule forms - but I do know that some of them are big. Good luck.
   — Judy R.

November 25, 2003
I had Lap Band surgery but i take Centrium liquid vitime becasue i had the chewable and the liquid is better
   — laquana J.

November 25, 2003
I use Centrum liquid vitimans. It is the best because it taste good and I can really tell that energy level is up when I take it.
   — Gene F.

November 25, 2003
I agree with another poster about the calcium. The brand is Nature's Science, and they are in a capsule form. They are still large, but surprisingly, have never bothered me. They must dissolve very quickly. I also got mine from vitalady.com. I'm still using children's chewable multi's and chewable Vit C. I thought at first I might prefer liquid, but this regimen has been fine so far. For the iron, I use Sundown brand carbonyl, which I also got from vitalady, but I recently saw it in my local Eckerd drug store.
   — Carlita

November 25, 2003
I've found that chewable vitamins can upset my stomach, however I found the liquid vitamins are not that bad. i haven't seen any liquid calcium tablets, but you may want to check the product forum to see if there are any listed (http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/list-products.phtml)
   — dolan

November 25, 2003
Personally I am able to chew the childrens vitamins, but I have been researching switching to another type and brand. As for calcium, Viactiv (or generic) offer a good source and the chocolate ones taste like tootsie rolls.
   — Jim S.

November 26, 2003
Hi...I'm 14 mo out - had blood tests last week.......everything great....I have taken Isotonix Powdered vitamins (to mix w/water) sice the 2nd mo. ....Love 'em and wont swithch ever! about $20/mo.... one oof my "luxuries"........
   — Debby M.

Click Here to Return