I have been doing some research on her about what Vitamins people are taking. I had been taking a gummy multi Vitamin and just started with a chewable Iron.

Can we take a solid pill? I am 1 month and 3 weeks out from surgery.

Thanks

Gwyn

My surgeon told me that after 1 month I would be able to take my pills again, although the bigger ones I still cut in half. I have had no problems with swallowing them, or feeling like they are stuck, and it is so mucher nicer than crushing them (that made me sooo nauseous!)

I was amazed to see how many carbs the gummy multi vitamins... be careful of those things... I am not sure I am willing to spend that many of my daily allotted carbs on a vitamin... LOL

I was able to take pills as soon as I got home. I did make the mistake of taking them to close together once and I slimed. I just take one, drink a good amount of water, wait 15 minutes and take another. (I take a few things at night)

I have been doing some research on her about what Vitamins people are taking. I had been taking a gummy multi Vitamin and just started with a chewable Iron.

Can we take a solid pill? I am 1 month and 3 weeks out from surgery.

Thanks

Gwyn

I had my sleeve done 2 days ahead of you and have been taking whoole pills since week 3. Istill use the gummie vits and a sub-lingual B-12, Bp pill and nexium in am and 2 pills at nite. Where do you get the chewable iron, I have looked at wal mart they don't have any?

Brenda

You should be fine, I just went to the doctor yesterday and asked the same question. I was tired of the gummy bears and he said I could move to whole pills. I bought prenatal mini's at whole foods, VERY easy on the tummy and has everything we need. It is food based (the prenatal) which means you DON'T have to eat with it, and that was very important, as I can't eat AND take vitamins, not enough room!

I can't wait until the Whole Foods store opens here in the town I live in!!

My pills were small so I was able to take them from day 1. I believe Tiffy's doctor said anything smaller than a regular M&M was fine. But since everyone is different, contact your doctor to be sure.

I take a lot of pills for various things. I have been taking them whole since day five - no problems x

I'm moving to pills and capsules when I hit my one month on Wednesday. I asked to start earlier but was denied by my surgeon. His advice was to not mess with the staple line. That scared me enough to wait.

You should be fine, I just went to the doctor yesterday and asked the same question. I was tired of the gummy bears and he said I could move to whole pills. I bought prenatal mini's at whole foods, VERY easy on the tummy and has everything we need. It is food based (the prenatal) which means you DON'T have to eat with it, and that was very important, as I can't eat AND take Vitamins, not enough room!

Hi "Sister" Sarah!

I was wondering about prenatal's. Do you think that would help avoid the hair loss issue? I have a ton of hair but also like it thick : )

I haven't had any issues taking my regular pills but did space them out the first week or two. The only time I got sick was when I took a pain med and muscle relaxer for my back. Won't do that again! Or at least I hope I won't need to do that again. I had a lower Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection last week and am hoping that will keep the back happy while I lose weight and get into better shape.