Multivitamins

[Sleeved in NYC 2]

Hi everyone!

I'm a little over 1 month post-op gastric sleeve. Lost around 40 lbs so far. I was 399 before surgery.

Haven't had any trouble with foods or swallowing thus far.

Here's my question:

I would really like to take a regular capsule Multivitamin. Is that OK or do I need to continue with the chewable? Taking a chewable makes me feel like a kid and I feel like all the Vitamins just get stuck in my teeth - LOL.

Thanks for any advice!

[naiad 51]

I would ask your surgeon. I was able to switch at 1 month to capsule. I've heard others having to wait by instruction of their surgeon.

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[SusieQ2019 567]

I was approved for capsule after one month, but as Naiad say to check with your surgeon. I don't like the chewables.

Surgery date 4/29/19.

[GradyCat 3,692]

My surgeon said it was okay to return to capsules after a month.

[gabybab 696]

Initially they told me one month, but at my 2 week checkup my PA said I was ok to go to capsules. Check with your surgeon first.

[Sleeved in NYC 2]

Thanks All !

[renjenn 41]

My doctors program says capsule after 3 months.

[koketika 33]

On 6/6/2019 at 10:16 AM, Sleeved in NYC said:

Hi everyone!

I'm a little over 1 month post-op gastric sleeve. Lost around 40 lbs so far. I was 399 before surgery.

Haven't had any trouble with foods or swallowing thus far.

Here's my question:

I would really like to take a regular capsule Multivitamin. Is that OK or do I need to continue with the chewable? Taking a chewable makes me feel like a kid and I feel like all the Vitamins just get stuck in my teeth - LOL.

Thanks for any advice!

My surgeon ok'd me for pills from the beginning. But each doctor is different. Try getting a capsule and grinding it into a tablespoon of applesauce to switch it up.