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BariatricPal sells Multi-Vitamin Patches, some include Calcium and have the Iron needed as well. I've used them since a couple of months before surgery. Maybe they'll be a good for you too.

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Have either of you tried sucking on them (like a hard candy) rather than chewing? It may be helpful.

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I'm almost a year and a half post op and still get sick with chewable and swallow Vitamins. My suggestion is to find a multi liquid vitamin...they taste awful but never seem to make me sick to my stomach. I also take gummies. I know some docs don't like them but my levels have all been great when blood tests are run. Good luck! Hope you find the one that works best for you!

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I have been unable to have chewable vitamins due to getting sick from them! Chalky! I don't know how far out you are, but in my case, the doctor said it was ok to take regular Vitamins as long as I cut them in half and suplemment them with B-Complex.

I found one Calcium chewable that's taffy and tastes good. It's from Bariatric Fusion berry flavor chewables.

So I have mainly been taking pills instead of chewables. I'm 4 months post op.

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Multi Vitamins have zinc, which will make you super nauseous if taken on an empty stomach. Try taking them right after a meal and see if that helps

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I have been unable to have chewable vitamins due to getting sick from them! Chalky! I don't know how far out you are, but in my case, the doctor said it was ok to take regular Vitamins as long as I cut them in half and suplemment them with B-Complex.
I found one Calcium chewable that's taffy and tastes good. It's from Bariatric fusion berry flavor chewables.< br> So I have mainly been taking pills instead of chewables. I'm 4 months post op.


I’ve had issues with any kind of vitamins. Yesterday I found vitamin patches & Calcium/D Patches through this sites store. I am waiting for them to arrive. These should help me get my vitamins and Calcium in.


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25 minutes ago, jgilson59 said:


I just ordered the Multivitamin patch & the Calcium/D patch. Glad to know that someone else is using them. I’ve had a hard time with with others.

I hope you like them. I'd have a tough time with chewables or capsules/pills.

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2 hours ago, Kate D said:

I am 7 weeks post op vsg and I had the same problem with the chewables. My Dr. switched me to regular Bariatric non chewable ones but I have to take an additional calcium citrate with it. It is definitely better than the chewables!

That's what I have been doing. I'm taking Bariatric Multivitamins but not the chewable. I have added B-Complex since my doctor said it would help my multivitamin. Did he tell you to the the extra calcium citrate because your Vitamins are not chewable?

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If multivitamin has Iron, it interferes with Calcium absorption - so the need to take calcium separate from the multi. As soon as you can swallow pills my NUT says Centrum Silver Womens 50+ taken 2x/day is good (cheaper too) and with a B1 and calcium citrate. Celebrate chewable vitamins made me horribly nauseated - I had to chew them with a spoonful of Peanut Butter and even then it was a chore.

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That's what I have been doing. I'm taking Bariatric Multivitamins but not the chewable. I have added B-Complex since my doctor said it would help my multivitamin. Did he tell you to the the extra calcium citrate because your Vitamins are not chewable?

Yes, he said if I want to use the non chewable ones I have to take a separate Calcium citrate.


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So how much Calcium do you take per day?

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