Making your after-surgery supplementation simple and easy is our goal, but everyone's system is different and will continue to change a bit as you heal and get further along. Because we are a one a day option, a full day’s vitamins are all in one pill or tablet. These levels of supplementation are much higher compared to a single dose of others taken multiple times a day.
Any discomfort you are experiencing in terms of tummy issues is most likely due to the high dose of iron, or it being a few weeks (0-12) post surgery.
We do have varying iron levels available if you want to try a sample of a different one to see if that helps.
We also suggest either taking your bariatric vitamin with food in your stomach or taking it before bed. We have customers report these changes helped with any discomfort.
Another option is to break the chewable in half and take it as 2 doses throughout the day. This cuts the vitamin dose in half which may agree with your system better.
If you have the capsule, you can open it, and consume the powder in two separate doses by mixing it with a liquid or flavorful food of your choosing. Keep in mind the capsule has no flavorings or sweeteners. ( Suggested add-ins being Orange juice, flavored yogurt, a shake or smoothie, pudding, or applesauce.)
We are happy to assist with options or answer additional questions you may have!