Hi all, hope you are doing well.

I am 5 weeks out and used WLS optimum multivitamins and they make me sick each time.

Is this normal to feel sick or throw up or get a nasty stomach pain after taking vitmains supplements?!!!

I tried them on empty stomach, after meal and emptied their contents in a drink and got the same results...

Any suggestions would be great... xx

I have the same issues with vitamins and haven't had WLS. I have found that vitamins that are in a powder form work best for me. I also take them with food before I got to bed. Maybe talk to your NUR?

I have the same problem.

I had problems with the chewable bariatric vitamins if I took them on an empty stomach. The first time it happened, I had chewed it up as I was leaving the house. Got 5 miles down the road & had to perform the stunt driving pull over to the emergency lane to throw up out the car door maneuver. It happened one more time after that & then I couldn't chew them without wanting to gag. I haven't taken any in 2 weeks, but I know I need to get back on it. I think I'm going to try a gummy type & hope they work.

Same issue but for me it fades with time. Since it's more important that you get some of this supplemental nutrition, consider gummies for a short time. Not long term - they are definitely not as well rounded as a traditional multi. But for that period of time when everything makes you feel nauseated it can help. I eventually found that a chewable prenatal vitamin didn't cause me any issues and even had some iron it it, as well. Find what works. If this particular vitamin isn't working now, set it aside and try something new, and go back to it and try it again in a month or so.

Good luck,

~Cheri

I found a multi vitamin by NOW that is very high in %s that are liquid capsules and so far they have not bothered me. I take one in the morning with my protein drink and one begore I go to bed.

For all of my life, vitamins would bother my stomach if it was empty. I was so worried how I would tolerate vitamins post-op with so little in the tummy. My NUT recommended nutrametrix which are powdered isotonic vitamins. I take the multi and calcium and mix and drink all at once and it counts towards my water too. He taste is like a sour tang. I recommend mixing it with ice cold water for best taste. www.nutrametrix.com

I found a multi vitamin by NOW that is very high in %s that are liquid capsules and so far they have not bothered me. I take one in the morning with my protein drink and one begore I go to bed.

Where did you buy this brand?

I found them on luckyvitamin.com, they cost under $30 for 90 days supply. I also bought a high potency stress b complex hoping to slow down or stop the hair loss when it starts.

Hi all' date=' hope you are doing well.

I am 5 weeks out and used WLS optimum multivitamins and they make me sick each time.

Is this normal to feel sick or throw up or get a nasty stomach pain after taking vitmains supplements?!!!

I tried them on empty stomach, after meal and emptied their contents in a drink and got the same results...

Any suggestions would be great... xx[/quote']

I had the same issue with opurity vitamins. They literally make me throw up Everytime I take them. I called my nut and she told me they usually don't recommend capsules this early post surgery but since they make me throw up I could try celebrate vitamins formulated for wls patients. I havent had any problems since.

Hi all' date=' hope you are doing well.

I am 5 weeks out and used WLS optimum multivitamins and they make me sick each time.

Is this normal to feel sick or throw up or get a nasty stomach pain after taking vitmains supplements?!!!

I tried them on empty stomach, after meal and emptied their contents in a drink and got the same results...

Any suggestions would be great... xx[/quote']

It's the calcium and the B1 don't take them together. I have the same issue