Problems Taking B-Complex

I just had my surgery, and I need to take B-Complex for the next 6 months.  My problem is that I can't swallow the capsules whole (they are too big), but when I open them up, the powder has a very sharp taste, so it's difficult for me to take the powder by itself.  My program doesn't allow the liquid B-Complex.  Does anyone know where I can get pills that are small enough to swallow, or how I can make the vitamin powder more palatable?

Thanks,

OldTimeNESter

I just bought B complex vitamins that are gummies.  They taste like fruit snacks and are awesome.  Vitafusion is the namebrand.  Got them from Walmart

My doc said absolutely no gummies this soon. I know you're having some difficulties so I thought I'd mention this to you. It can block your pouch and cause discomfort and vommitting :-(

My instructions say no gummies ever.  Yes, gummies are tempting but they sometimes lack requirements,  are usually more expensive, and can yank out tooth fillings.

Wow I wouldn't have thought that.  My doctor has me taking the b complex gummy.  I am taking flintstones complete and calcium with vitamin D.  I take benefiber powder three times a day.  And I take 4 probiotic gummies a day.  I told him and the nurse this last week and they didn't say anything. 

Flintstones don't have all the nutrients we need. For instance, they have no selenium. 

Why do they recommend against a liquid?  You can use a chewable but read the label to make sure it's a complete B complex.  Many chewables leave out some of the B vites, like thiamine, because they tend to taste bad.

Do you have trouble swallowing pills normally?  How big is the capsule?

You'll need to take B12 for longer than six months.  I don't see why the liquid B-complex would be a problem?

If you're near Trader Joe's, try their sub-lingual B-complex tabs which are placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve.  They melt very quickly and there is very little taste.

There are also other makers of sub-lingual B12, but I don't know how long it takes for the pills to melt.

Nature Made brand Super B-Complex are on the smaller side.  

Thanks to everyone for the replies.  I'm not sure why they said no liquids, but it's one of our rules (as is "no gummies").  I didn't have problems with large pills before the surgery, but they told us that we shouldn't swallow anything larger than a dime, since that is the size of the pouch opening.

@selhard:  I'll give those a try; they look like they might work.  Thanks!