I'm on my third day post op and am still on pain meds and just started rating Soup and apple sauce. That's pretty good stuff considering three weeks on protien shakes, etc! I'm really sore and tired. I think that is to be expected after all of this. I walked at Walmart today and Blockbuster. Also, I've been taking the GASX strips religiously. Today I got to take a shower which was really awesome. There's nothing worse than feeling bad and not being able to really get clean.:tt1:

I decided to get my hubby to take me out to get some liquid Vitamins to help me ensure I'm getting all the nutrients I need to recover well. We went to a well known Vitamin shop. (I won't mention the name.) I got a large bottle of "good tasting" liquid vitamins. Well, at least that's what it said on the label. It was darkish orange when I poured out the measurement of the liquid and smelled horrific. I took a little taste and nearly lost it. I'm going to stick with Flinstone's chewable I think now.:frown:

All in all, I'm definitely glad I did this. However, just like anything else, this is an adjustment period.

U know i guess why my son did not like the liquid vitamins when he was like 1-year old...lol.. wow.. they do smell yuckie...lol.. but centrum has a liquid vitamin and it taste pretty good.. u can buy it from any drug store...

I think a good chewable multi-vitamin is best anyhow... the liquid ones can also irritate the stomach more so....

Kammi in Everett, WA

soon to be banded 5/27/08

I've used the liquid and an adult chewable. The amounts in children's vitamins are often not optimal for adults, even when taking multiples.

Liquid Centrum works for me - No issues w/stomach & I have Crohns. Pretty fussy tummy & anything other than liquid or a shot results in cramping (pre / post band). The chewables as mentioned above are better than nothing - but require a higher dose.

I say try a bunch - there are so many on the market now you can find something that covers your nutritional needs.

For a yummy "liquid" multi, try Emergen-C Multi-Vitamin. You mix a little packet of powder with 4-6 oz of Water to make a strawberry-flavored drink. I had to order mine online though -- my drugstore carries like 7 flavors of the regular Emergen-C but not the Multi.

I use Viactiv chews to up my Calcium. Still working on finding a good solution for Iron.

MollyMolly: I'm on Flintstone's w/ Iron. Still have the same benefits, but has the extra iron. Just don't take the iron and calcium at the same time.

I got the Centrum chewable vitamins, they aren't too bad.

liquid centrum all the way for me. no issues at all. it works for me, others can decide for themselves. g2s

I decided to get my hubby to take me out to get some liquid Vitamins to help me ensure I'm getting all the nutrients I need to recover well. We went to a well known Vitamin shop. (I won't mention the name.) I got a large bottle of "good tasting" liquid vitamins. Well, at least that's what it said on the label. It was darkish orange when I poured out the measurement of the liquid and smelled horrific. I took a little taste and nearly lost it. I'm going to stick with Flinstone's chewable I think now.:regular_smile:

I know exactly the ones you are talking about! Talk about puke inducing! Drinkink Ipecac syrup is less likely to make you barf than those. I had some too, the store will take them back, they did for me at least. It was pricey stuff too! Very gross!

I take the chewable centrums they are pretty good