Question:
How soon after surgery do they put you on vitamins?

I am 7 days post-op and was wondering when the doctor will put me on vitamins. I was just curious as to when your doctors put you on them. I have been doing great,but this is on my mind. Thanks for any info.    — Amy H. (posted on April 25, 2002)

April 25, 2002
I had surgery on April 5th. On April 16th my surgeon told me to start taking the vitamins. The ones he recommended were the generic CVS brand multi-vitamins. They are real small and not like those regular "horse pills" that most vitamins are. These are the the size of a pencil eraser tip. I am still on pureed food but have no problem swallowing these vitamins.
   — Peggy D.

April 25, 2002
I had surgery October 3, and my surgeon told me to start taking my vitamins on October 6 (the day after I was discharged from the hospital). The ones I take are scored, so I used to break them in half when I first started taking them. Good luck to you!
   — Emily W.

April 25, 2002
My Dr sent me home from the hospital with a prescription for chewable vitamens and told me to start on them along with 2 tums a day -- I had surgery 4/3/02 :-) I also had gotton flintstones chewable before i went in as that seems to be the most popular . You should start taking them as you need the nutrients -- Good luck :-)
   — sallie P.

April 25, 2002
We start protein drinks & vites on Day 7. We take a variety of vites that cover the 8 elements lost with RNY, so not one specific type.
   — vitalady

April 25, 2002
I actually started on two childrens Centrum Chewable vitamins 2 weeks PRE-OP.
   — Jennifer F.

April 29, 2002
My doctor gave me a prescription for pre-natal vitamins and an iron pill on my 5 week check up visit.
   — Patty H.