Multivitamins??????

[Nezzy]

Hi All

I'm having trouble taking my multivitamins (Sanatogen Gold) which I crush but then feel very sick when I try to swallow them. Is there anything else I could take instead? I read about Forceval caps are they ok for bypassers. I've got a docs appointment on Monday should I suggest Forceval?

 

[tesmaralda]

yep forceval go down ok for me have been taking them from 6 weeks post op x

 

[thinkbethin]

Yes I'd ask the GP to prescribe you some as they seem to be the more popular ones with bypassers.

 

[teen]

yep I have no probs with them either

 

[Karlos]

I was given Forceval and though they are huge they go down even without water. It's those horrible Calcium things I hate taking

 

[tesmaralda]

I was given Forceval and though they are huge they go down even without water. It's those horrible Calcium things I hate taking

My surgeon said you can break them up into 4's and swallow them instead of dissolving them they're vile

 

[Karlos]

I chew them quick and get rid asap Yuk

 

[topsy]

Go back to your doctors and get Calci-chew D they taste of lemon very nice!!!

 

[teen]

My calsium are tutti frutti and just crunch them up and swollow

 

[Nezzy]

I didn't know I had to take calcium tabs aswell as Forceval, the doc never said anything

I am so confused on what I should be taking

Help Anez xxxx

 

[tesmaralda]

You should have had a copy of the discharge note that you had to give your dr this details what meds you need take, how often and how long for?

normally with wm its

I fast tab for the 1st month unless you have or have had an issue with acid
calcichew twice a day
Multivitamin once a day
Clexane once a day for 28 days
and any other tablets you were on before

 

[Nezzy]

Yes Terri did all the tabs from the hospital but when the month was over only thought I needed the multi vits and minerals, it didnt say anything about carrying on with the calcium tabs, I need to see the doc in about 4 weeks so will check then

Thanks Anez xxxx

 

[tesmaralda]

the calcichew should be on the list as an ongoing medication for life to prevent brittle bones, oesto-arthritus loss of bone density and other bone related conditions in later life.

 

[ladybird_gal]

yes Anez you need multivitamins and calcium for life now. I just buy bassetts multivit - you can chew them they are like a fruit pastil without sugar on. I have Adcal prescribed - they are lemon flavour. You can chew them - they are a bit like lovehearts without the fizz! x