Hi all,

I just bought some glucosamine condroitin (sp?) joint supplements at whole foods to see if they would help with achy knees. I get banded on July 11 and I am hoping the weight loss does a lot to help this - but in the meantime this supplement was recommended. My nutritionist had me get chewable multi-vits for pre and post surgery but I realize I never asked her why chewable. Will taking the supplement (and it's a big pill) be an issue after banding? If yes, does anyone know where I might find a chewable version?

Thanks!!!

The band will restrict the opening to your stomach, big pills are no longer an option. If you can't find liquid or chewable, invest in a pill crusher, but make sure you check with your pharmacist as crushing some pill can be dangerous.

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Thanks! So do you just put the crushed up pill onto food? Or in a drink?

You can put them in either. But I think they are better dissolved in the least amount possible so to get in down faster or in one bite because of the taste they are usually awful. It's better if you can get chewables, gummies, or liquid. I got mine from The Vitamin Shoppe. You can find some chewables at BariactricAdvantage.com also.

~~~Stephanie

I have liquid glucosamine that I ordered from amazon.

Have you found taking it helpful?

I think so. Hard to tell if my joints feel better because of the glucosamine or because I've lost 90lbs!

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I mix mine with my morning protein shake.