Had my surgery on 12/20/18. First month, required to take vitamins in powder form. I just can't keep the powder form down. So chalky and disgusting! Threw it up today. Any suggestions on getting the required nutrients? Others that have had this surgery for a while, when can you take pill form?

Edited December 31, 20187 yr by Diana Gay

Have you tried different powders/chewables? I really disliked most, but find that the bariatric advantage orange (they're chewable, not powder) are tolerable. They have several flavors and you can get a trial pack to see if any of the flavors work for you. I have to chew 4 of them a day, but so far it hasn't been too bad.

When I had to take some pills by just swallowing the insides, I'd put a bit of water in my mouth, tilt my head back so it was in the back of my throat, and dump the pill innards in the water, then swallow. Most of the time I could do that without tasting the pill. But I didn't try that until I could swallow more than a sip of water.

Good luck.

i didnt take vitamins for the first month. My dr starts them at week 4. He also did not restrict how we take them. I have been taking a pill form since i started taking them and it will be 30 days this week.

Has anyone tried the vitamin patches? Just found those on this BariatricPal site. Seems that may be a great option!

Post-op, I had problems with chewable vitamins and powdered vitamins mixed in water; caused nausea and vomiting. Most likely due to sugar alcohols in them. Solution: I waited until 4 weeks post-op then used a pill cutter for the larger vitamins until I could swallow them whole. No problems and my labs have been great.

2 hours ago, Diana Gay said:

Has anyone tried the vitamin patches? Just found those on this BariatricPal site. Seems that may be a great option!

No good scientific research showing vitamin patches are effective. My docs are against them, especially because once the deficiencies show up, it can be hard to get levels back to normal. You’re better off waiting 4 weeks until you can take normal vitamins.

We have a Bari- pal that states they work wonderfully well for him, but I would not feel for myself they are trustworthy. At best YMYC, but I'm old enough to use the excuses. "We never did it that way before" and" If it sounds too good to be true, You're probably right"???

Carnation breakfast drink. Not as much protein but the taste isnt chalky. I have same issue as u. My nut told me not to worry and just make good food choices

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Have you tried different powders/chewables? I really disliked most, but find that the bariatric advantage orange (they're chewable, not powder) are tolerable. They have several flavors and you can get a trial pack to see if any of the flavors work for you. I have to chew 4 of them a day, but so far it hasn't been too bad.
When I had to take some pills by just swallowing the insides, I'd put a bit of water in my mouth, tilt my head back so it was in the back of my throat, and dump the pill innards in the water, then swallow. Most of the time I could do that without tasting the pill. But I didn't try that until I could swallow more than a sip of water.

Good luck.

Hi...I was told there are no protein pills..is this not true

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On 01/01/2019 at 13:39, drop the beat said:

Hi...I was told there are no Protein pills..is this not true

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Sorry - I was talking about vitamins, not protein. I don’t think there are protein pills. But not sure.

I've been using the patches since my surgery in August and haven't had any issues. All my levels have been perfect at all my follow-up appointments.

Later on this week I plan on getting interveinous vitamins. They last s month long from what I’m told. It’s a bit pricey but worth it since I’ve always had issues taking vitamins. I’ll be sure to provide an update to see how it all works out

Well my TPN pharmacist and dietician both say I don't need to take pill vitamins since I have liquid ones instilled into my TPN but I still have been doing my prenatal and my Vitamins D and B12, so shoot me if I am wrong. Won't need a very good aim, I am still pretty wide!

I am really enjoying BariMelts. They taste good and dissolve in my mouth or I can chew them.

@domi Thank you! Ordering samples now!