Vitamin Question For Veterans

[JeanaLuvsKisses 110]

When, if ever can I start taking Vitamins in pill form instead of chewables?

Prior to the RNY six months ago I started taking Kirkland (Costco) Daily Multi Pack and I'd like to go back to taking them again if/when I can.

[ajustice 484]

When, if ever can I start taking Vitamins in pill form instead of chewables? Prior to the RNY six months ago I started taking Kirkland (Costco) Daily Multi Pack and I'd like to go back to taking them again if/when I can.

My surgeon had said after 1 month I could try whole. I tried smaller ones and no problem then got braver and have been ok since. Different surgeons tell you different things so of course consult yours and go with what he/she tells you and you feel comfortable with. I've also heard of people being given whole pill form while inpatient post rny so..? I honestly have chewed a pull after my 1 month mark.

[BBdoodle 483]

I'm 20 months post op and it took me a while to start swallowing whole pills. I started with the tiny pills first and when they were OK I went to the medium pills, etc. etc. No I take very large pills and have no problems what so ever. Everyone is different and can tolerate different things and different times. Start small first....... good luck.

[JeanaLuvsKisses 110]

Thanks for the info. I decided to give it a go and took the multi-pack since I haven't had any issues taking prescription pills. So far, so good. I am going to continue to take the chewable Multivitamin and Calcium for my second and third doses throughout the day since I don't need to take the rest of the Vitamins that are in the multi-pack more than once a day and the chewables taste so good!

[lajones21 3]

I tried switching to non-bariatric Vitamins after about 8 years. I thought that they would be okay nutritionally. and they are so much cheaper. For me I was wrong. If you look at the percentage difference between Bariatric Vitamins and regular vitamins you will be quite surprised, also the bariatric vitamins are made for us as gastric acid or other body fluids to be absorbed. I went back to Bariatric Advantage vitamins a month ago and my energy level is already so much better. I take chewables but they also make pill form. As for cost I have to remember I am worth it

[mhcastellow 16]

My surgeon told me I had to stick to chewables or crush for the rest of my life. All my meds have to be crushed. Is he being too restrictive?

[terry1118 1,274]

My surgeon told me I had to stick to chewables or crush for the rest of my life. All my meds have to be crushed. Is he being too restrictive?

I would follow your surgeon's instructions. Each surgeon has different experiences w/different patients and base their instructions on those personal experiences. Mine is strict about alcohol use because they've seen transfer addictions and liver failure (resulting in death) in patients. He also prefers chewable Vitamins and Calcium for life, but I can swallow any pill the size of a Tylenol tablet or smaller. Some keep you on fluids longer and probably have reasons for it. Whatever the differences in our instructions we should each follow our own surgeons instructions - we chose them, we trust them, so we should do as they say.

Just my thoughts on it. :-)

[mhcastellow 16]

I totally agree! My surgeon is tops! I have followed his strict instructions, lost 150 pounds in 8 months, and have not been sick once! I love the man! Thanks for replying!