Post op supplements
The ASMBS says that you should be able to swallow pills post op, but individual experience and surgeon recommendation will vary, of course. So check with your surgeon. I started taking pills with no problem two weeks post op. I take the following:
#1 Nexium, birth control pill, Actigall, Multi, Calcium, Vitamin D, B-12 (every other day)
#2 Calcium, Vitamin K
#3 Actigall, Multi, Calcium, Vitamin D
#4 Iron, Vitamin C
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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And calcium, as in calcium CITRATE, not carbonate. Very important distinction.
I also take B1, no Vitamin K since it's in my multi.
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Height: 5'-7" HW: 449 SW: 392 GW: 179 CW: 220
Yes! Very important to note. Thank you!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
My doctor has me on Wellesse liquid multi, iron, b complex and calcium+d. They are gross, but they get the job done. I also take a ppi, but I open the cap and take it that way. I am able to swallow pills but this has just been easier and I've been on them since surgery.
Height: 5' 2'' HW: 310 SW: 273 CW: 239 (03/21/16) VSG was on 03/10/2014
I was looking at the Wellesse nutritional info, and the multi seems to be missing a lot of important things - like all of the minerals we need!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Oh really? Thanks for the info! When I went to buy my supplements I was planning on buying another brand in chewable but they told me I had to use liquid so that's just what I bought. I only have about 10 days left though and I'm going to buy something else. I'll look into it more before I do. Thanks :)
Height: 5' 2'' HW: 310 SW: 273 CW: 239 (03/21/16) VSG was on 03/10/2014
You're welcome! It's pretty crazy how many options there are out there - and how everyone seems to take/recommend different things!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
