soundguy 0 Posted August 2, 2016 First post to this site, looking to see if anyone is in the same boat. So, week 5 lost 46 pounds and I can not take any Vitamins. Doing my best with Protein, getting about 45 grams. Worried that I am not getting the additional vitamins I need. Getting plenty of Water and eating what ever protein I can. And tops or advice? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted August 2, 2016 Do they make you sick? Have you tried different formulas (chewables, liquid)? You've done great so far - congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted August 2, 2016 Getting in enough Protein and fluids and taking your Vitamins and supplements are critical for healing, healthy, and weight loss. What do you mean you cannot take any Vitamins? Are you physically unable? What have you tried? Are you trying to take high potency vitamins on an empty stomach? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundguy 0 Posted August 2, 2016 I get sick within 10 minutes, even when I eat. I have tried several combinations of food and Vitamins to see if I can find something that works for me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundguy 0 Posted August 2, 2016 liquids? Haven't tried those yet. Have you any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelbys mom 70 Posted August 2, 2016 First post to this site, looking to see if anyone is in the same boat. So, week 5 lost 46 pounds and I can not take any Vitamins. Doing my best with Protein, getting about 45 grams. Worried that I am not getting the additional Vitamins I need. Getting plenty of Water and eating what ever Protein I can. And tops or advice? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App What about vitiam Patches. That might work better for you. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundguy 0 Posted August 2, 2016 Patches may be the next step. I go in for my first blood work up since my surgery later this month. I am very curious to see what the results will be. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundguy 0 Posted August 2, 2016 I am using New whey Protein for my Protein. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smg 471 Posted August 3, 2016 Honestly if you aren't getting any of your Vitamins in I wouldn't wait until the end of the month. I would try to get the Patches or liquids immediately and see if that helps. Vitamins are a crucial part of the healing process, especially immediately post-op where your food intake is so low it's hard to imagine getting what you need from food alone. patch MD brand Patches are what my NUT recommends, and I use the B-complex patches in addition to my capsule-based vitamins and supplements. They do make a Multivitamin patch as well. Best of luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundguy 0 Posted August 3, 2016 Thanks for the info, gonna give it a try. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG@50 13 Posted August 4, 2016 I have same issue with Vitamins , got the Patch MD multi , when get labs should tell me if working ,,,, but I am sure it is ,,,, best thing ever , will use for rest of life , hate taking pills ,,,, also on plus side on as big as a dime , very small patch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundguy 0 Posted August 5, 2016 Are those patched by prescription only Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekker954 421 Posted August 5, 2016 patch is not prescription. Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG@50 13 Posted August 5, 2016 can buy off this site , just hit the store button ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soundguy 0 Posted August 5, 2016 Sweet! Thanks gonna give it a try! Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites