It's been only two weeks after surgery and I totally HATE those chewable multivitamins. I take bariatric fusion so at least I just have to take on tablet four times a day. But seriously, why can I take regular vitamins? Is it because the stomach is now too small and it won't fit?

I started out on bariatric chewables but then switched to over the counter Vitamins. I never had a problem swallowing pills after surgery. Ask your support team, my nutritionist switched me.

I was cleared to swallow pills at one month post op and I take regular multi vitamins.

I was allowed to swallow pills 7 days post-op. Never had to do chewables at all....

I will ask my doctor. I have to see him next week.

I was swallowing pills hours out of surgery it was fine but a tad sore. \

Although I can't tolerate Multivitamin pills for some reason within 5-10 minute of having one i vomit. So been having chewables but just ordered some official bariatric chewables which should be of better quality than the ones I've been having.

I was told to steer clear of pills because many of them will clear the digestive tract before being fully broken down by the body.

Yet I also hate chewables. My current solution is to crush them and then swallow them in two separate gulps along with Water.

Ugh.

Have you tried gummy vitamins? I couldn't tolerate the chewables but the gummies sit just fine. Good luck!

I was told no gummies for a while. chewable were ok.

I was told to steer clear of pills because many of them will clear the digestive tract before being fully broken down by the body.

Well, you should definitely follow your doctor's orders, but I didn't seem to have any problem absorbing the contents of pills in my early days post op. As I mentioned, I was cleared to swallow large pills at 7 days post-op. I was allowed small pills (birth control, pain meds, and anti-nausea meds) immediately post-op. I was instructed to break open my multi-Vitamin and omeprazole pills and mix into Water or "food" those first 7 days. I didn't take any Calcium until I was a week out and allowed to swallow pills.

I had blood work done at 2 months post-op and all my levels were spot on. Plus I didn't get pregnant (though we did use condoms the first few weeks, since I was on anti-biotics immediately post-op). So I must have been absorbing my pills just fine.

I agree they are disgusting and I hate them too (but I take them!) I'll be cleared for regular Vitamin pills at my 3month visit in November. WOO HOO!

@@lectus Why don't you try the PatchMD vitamins? They are working great for me. Just put a new patch on everyday.

Edited October 14, 201510 yr by Linaka

Gummies are not allowed; I believe the don't contain iron (or so I read).

Anyways, I found a solution to the vitamins and protein intake problem (for now). I buy fresh strawberries and blend them with water to make juice. I pour a portion in a portable mug with the protein I need and four vitamin tablets (crushed). I then let it chill and take with me. I love it! Hmm... I wonder when I'll get tired of it though.

Omg @@Linaka I had no idea there was such thing as patch vitamins! I'll look into it.

@lectus http://www.patchmd.com/ link to patch Vitamins.

For those who hate Chewables. Trader Joe's has some great ones and they are much easier on the pocket book