LoLo9826 15 Posted November 5, 2012 Ok so I was told that I need to buy a Gummy Multivitamin with Iron and a Calcium caltrate to take for life. I have a problem with the texture of gummy anything. Never liked gummy bears, sour belts, jelly Beans, etc. They all make me nauseous just thinking about it. I am currently on the liquid pre-op diet with Protein Shakes that already make me nauseous. The thought of having to consume gummies for life is not something I am looking forward to. I would prefer to take a pill but was told it might get stuck after been banded. Don't get me wrong, I will do what I need to do but I am just hoping that I can pass a pill smashed or whole, whatever works. Anyone already banded able to swallow Vitamin pills? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIDAYS 3,040 Posted November 5, 2012 I love the gummy's in fact I take them so much more religiously than I ever took any of those horse pill Vitamins. Isnt it funny how we are all so different? That said... ask your Dr if you can cut up your regular vitamins with a pill cutter. That may work for you. Mine said as long as it was not larger than an asprin I was ok. You may have to cut them in several pieces but it could work. Good Luck 1 LoLo9826 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TKW 501 Posted November 5, 2012 Centrum chewables Vitamin/mineral are not gummies. They are like an orange flavored chewable but not in Gummy form. I have not been able to find a Gummy that has Iron? ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justathing2me 146 Posted November 5, 2012 Centrum chewables Vitamin/mineral are not gummies. They are like an orange flavored chewable but not in Gummy form. I have not been able to find a Gummy that has Iron???? I currently take the Centrum chewables too because I haven't seen a gummy yet that has Iron. I do take gummy B complex and gummy Fiber. I personally think they taste pretty good! 1 LoLo9826 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
line-dancer 810 Posted November 5, 2012 If you can take all other medication then a viatmim wouldn't be any difference. I was told gummies until I was on regular food but it wasn't manitory. All medication pills coudl get stuck in the beginning but they melt in time. Just think about it if pills work better use them........................line dancer 1 LoLo9826 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoLo9826 15 Posted November 5, 2012 I love the gummy's in fact I take them so much more religiously than I ever took any of those horse pill Vitamins. Isnt it funny how we are all so different? That said... ask your Dr if you can cut up your regular Vitamins with a pill cutter. That may work for you. Mine said as long as it was not larger than an asprin I was ok. You may have to cut them in several pieces but it could work. Good Luck Thank you for the advice. I will ask at my pre-op visit on the 13th. Some people think that it's strange that I don't like the texture of several food items but that's me! lol Funny thing- I can't even stand the smell of gummies. I would definitely swallow horse pills over gummies any day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoLo9826 15 Posted November 5, 2012 Centrum chewables Vitamin/mineral are not gummies. They are like an orange flavored chewable but not in Gummy form. I have not been able to find a Gummy that has Iron???? Chewable might not be bad- I think I will try them. Thanks! 1 TKW reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MumtoJackson 5 Posted November 8, 2012 How much Iron should we/is everyone taking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princessheather 114 Posted November 8, 2012 36 mg daily, during aunt flo 54. Take with 500mg to increase absorption. I take barriatric advantage chewable Iron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerlilly46 6 Posted November 8, 2012 Hi. I've been banded for 18 months and I take 4 pills a day which I have to say are quite hard work. 3 of the pills are what I consider to be quite big so I half them and take them throughout the day with milk it's the only way I can get them down sometimes they get stuck but i find the best time to take them is a little while after a meal as long as you haven't over eaten you should be fine. I take 2 x hair, skin and nail tabs 1 x Biotin and 1 quick acting multi Vitamin with Iron. I know everyone is different but if you half them if you still find you can't swallow as long as they are solid Vitamins and not powder filled you should be fine, the milk helps somehow move them down too. Good luck 1 LoLo9826 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHEZNOEL 4,061 Posted November 8, 2012 I have no problems with full sized Vitamins, but did need to change to calcium citrate minis. CVS has a good generic and they are frequently BOGO! 1 LoLo9826 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoLo9826 15 Posted November 8, 2012 @ tigerlilly46- I think I'd rather try to swallow pills instead of the Gummy any day. Yes, I dislike them that much. lol Thank you for the advice. @Cheznoel- I didn't know they made minis. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeme1954 32 Posted November 9, 2012 What is the difference between Calcium and calcium citrate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MumtoJackson 5 Posted November 9, 2012 36 mg daily, during aunt flo 54. Take with 500mg to increase absorption. I take barriatric advantage chewable Iron Thanks for the info! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brlgirl 112 Posted November 9, 2012 I took the Centrum chewables and they made me gag every day. I switched to gummies and no...they don't taste that great, but I am able to easily swallow them. I think it's amazing how very different we all are. Hope you find something that works for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
