Vitamins...feedback please
So I had my sleeve surgery 11/23/2012. I revised from a failed lap-band. I've had zero problems and recovered very quickly. While my hunger never went away I have easily been able to stop eating when I should and have never felt sick or gotten sick. I have been terrible about taking my vitamins however. I did take a chewable multivitamin early on but dropped off since. Yesterday however I started up my old vitamin regimen (about 8 vitamins in the AM and 6 in the PM) I didnt have any troubles yesterday, but today I about 30 minutes after taking them I felt suddenly like I had to vomit and did. The only other thing in my stomach was the coffee I took them with. I am concerned that if I eat first I wont have enough room in my stomach for the vitamins. I am really in need of taking these vitamins as my energy is low daily, my hair is falling out, and I am getting massive foot cramps regularly. I can tell I have some deficiencies. Can you tell me...
1: How do you advise taking your vitamins?
2: Should I eat first and take them later?
3: Should I be concerned about throwing up? Its never happened before.
Thanks
Sleeve Revision from Lap-band November 23, 2012
Starting Weight: 236 Lowest Weight w/ Lap-Band: 160 Current Weight: 190
Goal Weight: 150...40lbs to go
Are you taking a regular vitamin or chewable? If it was regular, I would suggest doing a chewable.
I took my regular vitamin plus about 7 others. Im not sure if it was due to my stomach being empty or it just being too much. I know the majority of the others I need dont come in chewable. I probably need to take them throughout the day and at least after one meal. Thanks for responding,
Sleeve Revision from Lap-band November 23, 2012
Starting Weight: 236 Lowest Weight w/ Lap-Band: 160 Current Weight: 190
Goal Weight: 150...40lbs to go
I take my usually in the morning but after surgery I now take it at night...coffee and vitamins don't mix together for me either....I always take after or with a meal...vitamins on a empty tummy don't mix well...throwing up should always be a concern and are you taking them whole my dr. recommended cutting them in half to take them...Hey by the way I live in the High Desert too..
Have you lived in the HD long? I've lived here 28 years and would love to eventually move. Work and an upsude down mortage keep my husband and here for now but eventually...
Sleeve Revision from Lap-band November 23, 2012
Starting Weight: 236 Lowest Weight w/ Lap-Band: 160 Current Weight: 190
Goal Weight: 150...40lbs to go