Terrified of Vitamins

[Thenewnic 139]

I'm 8 days post op and need to start my Vitamins. Per my surgeons office, I'm to take the Bariatric Advantage Calcium chewy bite. These are huge. How am I supposed to swallow them down (even chewed they're like caramel)? What about my new tummy and damaging it? Anyone else take these? OR what do you use??

[Chele H 427]

Take little nibbles of the chewy Calcium, chew it a little, let it melt in your mouth

[Elode 8,093]

Wellness brand makes a liquid Calcium supplement if you need liquid until you can handle more.

[CheleLynn45 615]

I started with the Bariatric Advantage capsules at 15 days post op. I can swallow them ok, it takes a few seconds to make sure it is staying down, but haven't had any problems. I was taking them after Breakfast and dinner but now do Breakfast and lunch since I was tasting them in the middle of the night. Yuck!!

I wish I had a chewy caramel tasting Vitamin. I have my calcium chews and have no problem chewing them up and swallowing them.

I know it can be scary when you have to start something new with your tummy, but really there isn't any other way to know then to try.

Good Luck I hope they work out for you!!!

[Tashabella 52]

You just have to go slow and try it at your own pace. I started with tiny bites and now I'm chewing them up half at a time.

They aren't going to give you anything that you physically cannot handle so don't be afraid. Just take your time!

The first time they wanted me to take a pill in the hospital, I questioned them over and over. Surprisingly to me, I was able to swallow it just fine. Your throat and esophagus are still the same -- it's just your stomach that has changed.

Don't be afraid! You've come this far -- you will make it the rest of the way!!!

[Thenewnic 139]

I started with the Bariatric Advantage capsules at 15 days post op. I can swallow them ok, it takes a few seconds to make sure it is staying down, but haven't had any problems. I was taking them after breakfast and dinner but now do breakfast and lunch since I was tasting them in the middle of the night. Yuck!!

I wish I had a chewy caramel tasting Vitamin. I have my calcium chews and have no problem chewing them up and swallowing them.

I know it can be scary when you have to start something new with your tummy, but really there isn't any other way to know then to try.

Good Luck I hope they work out for you!!!

Thank you so much for the reply!!

[Thenewnic 139]

You just have to go slow and try it at your own pace. I started with tiny bites and now I'm chewing them up half at a time.

They aren't going to give you anything that you physically cannot handle so don't be afraid. Just take your time!

The first time they wanted me to take a pill in the hospital, I questioned them over and over. Surprisingly to me, I was able to swallow it just fine. Your throat and esophagus are still the same -- it's just your stomach that has changed.

Don't be afraid! You've come this far -- you will make it the rest of the way!!!

Thank you for the positive reply!!????

[Tashabella 52]

You're so welcome.

Don't let the negatives deter you from coming here. You'll find negative people everywhere.

I'm glad we could help!

[NG76 2]

I was swallowing panadol minicaps from day 4, somac tablet from day 5 and a natures way mini women's mulitviatamin from day 12. I haven't started Calcium yes but will just find the smallest tablet I can get. I hate liquid vitamins and chewables. I must admit the first few times I was nervous. Good luck

[NG76 2]

Now if only someone could invent a Protein pill for me so I could get a decent amount of Protein that would be great. The Protein shakes make me gag!!

Stick with it each day gets easier some days I feel like I am wearing training wheels!