Tablets and supplements

[bhopeful 33]

After surgery...

Can you take tablets /capsules?

Do you use liquid Vitamins and supolements.

Would any of you be willing to share all the supplements and Vitamins you take and whether they are liquid or another form?

Are you able to limit any nutrient deficiencies with supplements ?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I was able to take all of my meds the day after surgery. The only one I had to cut in half was one where the prescribed dose was 1/2 a pill.

I take a whole bunch of Vitamin supplements that were required by my program. They gave me a list. Rather than share my list I would recommend you get a recommendation from your surgeon and/or NUT.

[bhopeful 33]

I know I will get a list from my doctors but just curious as to what you all are taking because I am concerned about nutrient deficiencies because I already have absorption problems because of autoimmune issues. Any way, I don't want everyone's lists to follow, just wondering the types of supplements you all take and wondering if there is consistency or if it is all individual, which I am assuming it is. Although there must be some basic things that everyone should take I assume. I would love to know what you all take.... and whether liquid or tablet.

Rather than share my list I would recommend you get a recommendation from your surgeon and/or NUT.

[maggie409 765]

I purchase all of my supplements from a local health food store. All of my supplements were liquid form up until this last week and now I have gone to chewables. I probably won't go to pill form just because I don't believe the absorption rate is at good. Just personal preference. I take a Multivitamin, 20mg Iron, 600 mg Calcium, and 2500 much B-12.

[ForLfKlovr 45]

I have been taking Bariatric fusion chewable Vitamins. To me, the taste isn't that great but I just hold my nose while chewing.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I was able to take tablets and capsules immediately after surgery, as long as they fit through a standard size wedding ring. Because Multivitamins and Calcium are typically very large pills, I took liquid forms of those for the first four weeks after surgery. Then I switched to chewable multi-vitamins and Citracal Petites for calcium.

I had problems with anemia well before surgery, and took Iron supplements, B12, and folic acid for that and continue with it.

I also had problems with Vitamin D deficiency before surgery and still take my daily D3.

I also take K2/MK7 just like I did before surgery, since it is good for bone and cardiovascular health.

The only problems I've had with my labs post-surgery is the ongoing iron problems, but that isn't any worse post-surgery than it was before.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I take a multivitamin, d3, B12, b1, Iron, C, d+k, and Calcium. The b12 is sublingual or quick dissolve, the C and calcium are chewable, the rest are pills.

If you have special needs them definitely talk to your doctor.