Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Hi, Kelli . . . Have you looked into the prenatal vitamins you can buy over the counter? There IS a difference between prenatal vitamins and a regular vitamin (like Centrum). The difference is in the levels of Vitamin A and K (and possibly D I think). These are fat soluble vitamins and are stored in your system, as opposed to being run through and replenished frequently like water soluble vitamins. High levels of fat soluble vitamins have been linked to fetal birth defects. Please take a prenatal if that is what your OB recommends. Maybe you could break the pill into two peices and take each separately? Carrollynn > Hi all, > > Have any of you have problems with the Prenate Vitamins? The ones they > prescribed for me are huge and when I called the office and explained about > the Gastric Bypass and they said that brand is the one they always use. > When I was there the other day, they gave me a goody bag with all kinds of > samples of other ones. I looked at them and some of there are a decent size > and I think I could get them down safely and there are also several brands > of chewables. > > The staff was totally unconcerned and told me, they just give those away we > never prescribe them. When I called my surgeon's office they suggested I > follow my OB's recommendation since they handle babies and my surgeon > doesn't. I am really frustrated. Has anyone had any similiar difficulties > are frustration? I am considering just going back to the ones I was taking > prior to getting pregnant because I know I didn't have any problem taking > them. > > Thanks for letting me vent. And any input would be greatly appreciated. > > > Kelli > RNY 11/15/99 > 26 yo/5'5.5 " /404lbs pre-op - down 140 lbs. > http://www.geocities.com/kel_joan > Dr. LePort-Orange Coast Mem. Hosp. -Fountain Valley,CA > BlueShield POS of CA, approved in 10 days. > " Love speaks always, But not always with words. " > > _________________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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