exumtam 0 Posted January 24, 2009 I can't stand chalk or just the word chalk and chewables just taste like chalk which make me puke. Wondered if anyone else is using gummie Vitamins as their choice. I'm in pre-op stages now and know that I will have to chew chew chew once I have the surgery. Anyway just wondering Tam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crzytchr 3 Posted January 24, 2009 They make a liquid Vitamin, but I take the One a Day Essentials. They are ones that you swallow and they are really small. For Calcium, I just do the Viactiv chewable.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exumtam 0 Posted January 24, 2009 crzy-- what does the chewable Calcium taste like. Also you don't get your Vitamin stuck? Tam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crzytchr 3 Posted January 24, 2009 crzy--what does the chewable Calcium taste like. Also you don't get your Vitamin stuck? Tam It hasn't gotten stuck yet. It is smaller than a regular m&m. You would have to purchase it online, though. They don't carry them in stores. I happen to have a stockpile with expiration dates until 2011, because it is the only ones my teenagers will take. They are One a Day Essentials (green box). The chewable calcium is yummy. Tastes like candy. They come in chocolate and caramel. This can be bought everywhere. Viactiv is the name brand, but most places have their own generic also. I like the chocolate ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exumtam 0 Posted January 24, 2009 Thanks so much for your help. I was worried about sizes of vitamins.. and this sounds like what I need. I just didn't think I was going to be getting what I needed in the gummies. I will be getting the Calcium now.. Again thanks. Tam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBandChick 3 Posted January 24, 2009 They make a liquid Vitamin, but I take the One a Day Essentials. They are ones that you swallow and they are really small. For Calcium, I just do the Viactiv chewable.< /div> Someone in my preop class asked about the gummi Vitamins and we were told we couldn't use them b/c you really can't chew them enough. I hear you though I don't like the chewables either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites heartfire 4 Posted January 24, 2009 I take 4 gummies a day (2 in the AM and 2 in the PM). I buy the huge bottle of them at costco. My DD takes them too so this way I only have to buy 1 type. I buy the calcium chews at Costco too. Their Kirkland brand is really good and sugar free. Don't know about the Viactiv. The only pills I take a chance on are my acidophylis and my BP meds. Very tiny and I have almost gotten stuck on them. I have restriction now and am pretty tight in the AM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Carolina Mom 0 Posted January 24, 2009 Check Celebrate Vitamins online. They have several flavors. Mine are blackberry but really good. They are not chalky tasting. Also, look at juice Plus online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crzytchr 3 Posted January 24, 2009 I take my Vitamins with no problem, but I am not really restricted. If you surgeon says only do chewables, then follow his advice or try the liquid. I think Centrum makes a liquid for seniors, but the Vitamin content may be fine for all adults. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stef123633 1 Posted January 24, 2009 I take the gummies, 4 instead of 2. We buy them at Sam's club in volume :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nfl1 0 Posted January 24, 2009 I will be trying a few different chewables, I tried the Centrum chewable and it didn't taste like chalk, the orange flavor was ok, but the texture wasn't smooth it seemed more "sandy" whereas I like the Gas X cherry chewable's smooth texture and hope to find a Vitamin like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites footballmom104 0 Posted January 24, 2009 I've been taking the gummies because that's what my husband brought home, but I just had my surgery Monday and don't have anything close to restriction, so I haven't had any problems. Ironically, I actually prefer the "chalk" kind! :thumbdown: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TQUAD64 9 Posted January 24, 2009 When I left the hospital post band I took the gummy vitamins. I liked them, but I wanted to give the chalky chew-ables a try, I don't like them. So once I finish off the chalky chewable vitamins, I am going back to the Gummy vitamins...they are more yummy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Totallytater 1 Posted January 24, 2009 I do the gummies too and the chocolate viactive for Calcium.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites babbs3772 1 Posted January 24, 2009 I take Viactiv Calcium chewable's, and now they make Viactiv Multivitamins and I take those as well, I do take Biotin as well, not chewable but I am 7 months out and it doesn't bother me to swallow them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Create an account or sign in to comment You need to be a member in order to leave a comment Create an account Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy! Register a new account Sign in Already have an account? Sign in here. Sign In Now Sign in to follow this Followers 18
heartfire 4 Posted January 24, 2009 I take 4 gummies a day (2 in the AM and 2 in the PM). I buy the huge bottle of them at costco. My DD takes them too so this way I only have to buy 1 type. I buy the calcium chews at Costco too. Their Kirkland brand is really good and sugar free. Don't know about the Viactiv. The only pills I take a chance on are my acidophylis and my BP meds. Very tiny and I have almost gotten stuck on them. I have restriction now and am pretty tight in the AM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carolina Mom 0 Posted January 24, 2009 Check Celebrate Vitamins online. They have several flavors. Mine are blackberry but really good. They are not chalky tasting. Also, look at juice Plus online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crzytchr 3 Posted January 24, 2009 I take my Vitamins with no problem, but I am not really restricted. If you surgeon says only do chewables, then follow his advice or try the liquid. I think Centrum makes a liquid for seniors, but the Vitamin content may be fine for all adults. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stef123633 1 Posted January 24, 2009 I take the gummies, 4 instead of 2. We buy them at Sam's club in volume :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nfl1 0 Posted January 24, 2009 I will be trying a few different chewables, I tried the Centrum chewable and it didn't taste like chalk, the orange flavor was ok, but the texture wasn't smooth it seemed more "sandy" whereas I like the Gas X cherry chewable's smooth texture and hope to find a Vitamin like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
footballmom104 0 Posted January 24, 2009 I've been taking the gummies because that's what my husband brought home, but I just had my surgery Monday and don't have anything close to restriction, so I haven't had any problems. Ironically, I actually prefer the "chalk" kind! :thumbdown: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQUAD64 9 Posted January 24, 2009 When I left the hospital post band I took the gummy vitamins. I liked them, but I wanted to give the chalky chew-ables a try, I don't like them. So once I finish off the chalky chewable vitamins, I am going back to the Gummy vitamins...they are more yummy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Totallytater 1 Posted January 24, 2009 I do the gummies too and the chocolate viactive for Calcium.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babbs3772 1 Posted January 24, 2009 I take Viactiv Calcium chewable's, and now they make Viactiv Multivitamins and I take those as well, I do take Biotin as well, not chewable but I am 7 months out and it doesn't bother me to swallow them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites