Your tastes will change post surgery. I couldn't even down the liquid Tylenol as it was way too sweet! Strangely, now I crave sweet foods constantly (almost 3 years post-op). You might have to see if you can grind up vitamins to mix with your regular food/drink for a while. I have prescription medication that I had to take whole, but never had an issue taking them. Maybe save the samples until post surgery to see what you can tollerate then?
Vitamins!
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My doctors said to not use the patches, but then again, many doctors conflict on what to do/not to do. Your doctor would be the best one to ask about them.
I was taking the suppliments my nutritionist instructed me to, and now I have high levels of many nutrients. What works for one doesn't always work for another. I'm not sure what to do (I no longer have a bariatric team due to a change in insurance) other than stop taking so many bariatric vitamins. I will talk with my primary care doctor about it to see what he recommends, but I have a feeling that the Bariatric suppliments are not it.
CNL04321
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Make sure you are taking them after you eat. It will help and they wont make you sick.
GiantsLola
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I was allowed the capsules 1 week after my gastric bypass. They are gross but I do ok with them if I plug my nose, put some protein shake in my mouth and the capsule. Then I swallow and drink a bit more shake. Then I unplug my nose. It has made a huge difference!! I just make sure I exhale out air so I don't get the air in my stomach.
I am off my 1 week post-ops and they put in in those horse chewables and they taste nasty, another challenge for me, I finally found a protein shake that I like very much, so I can get those 90 Gr of protein daily ugh! I am already here, but I need to be honest all these paper works, supplies, on top of all the medications and operations care and food, make this surgery a bit overwhelmed...hang in there guys, we are all in this together!!!
They are HUGH and they are chewable, it takes forever to swallow
Dianne, I called my Nutritionist and she said, I can switch them to "capsule" base in a month time, and she said at the end of her email "if you need more medical advice please call the office" she is not much of a help, That is why I was so worry about the stages of food, as she is not of very help, I already complain about her, but you know how that goes... well let me see what I can do.
Diane has been very thorough in researching and investigating her journey of bariatric surgery. She has a wealth of self education, including working with a university as a test subject. She may not be a Dr./physician but I would listen to her advice and seek out a bariatric dietician/nutritionist. Diane has good common sense and thinks about things before she posts.
missyinacage
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Bariatric vitamins are supposedly made to absorb more quickly and in larger amounts. Quite honestly, I have no interest in becoming a vitamin expert or taking multiple doses of multiple vitamins multiple times per day. I don't research antibiotics when my doctor prescribes them to me, same deal here. As long as my bloodwork comes back okay, I'll assume my bariatric vitamins and my diet are working.
Hector, if you don't like the taste of your vitamins, crushed them and eat them with food. Which you should also do with capsules, if that's what they decide to give you.
Hector, if you don't like the taste of your vitamins, crushed them and eat them with food. Which you should also do with capsules, if that's what they decide to give you.
Will do,
Will do Missy.
I was given the Bariatric Advantage capsules also and was unable to swallow them. I tried to open them and add them to applesauce and yogurt but it was really horrible. I tried their chews too and spit some out but they caused bad pain in my stomach. Now I have Bariatric Fusion Soft Chews with iron. They're very do-able. I would rather follow my care team's recommendations but if you can't, you just can't.