Re: ADEK'S ** & protein Sheila, plus a high bilirubin reading post-op

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I too am a big baby about those ADEK's. I have read several posts

saying that they must be chewed, but I have been swallowing them

whole.

I just got the results of my 3 month blood tests and my vitamin

levels were good. In fact my vitamin D was a little high. So I guess

for me chewing isn't necessary.

Sheila,

I also was unable to keep protein supplements down, so I have really

concentrated on eating protein first. My protein levels were also

good. So while I realize that some surgeons recommend supplements

(like yours and mine) some don't. Don't sweat it, just focus on

eating high protein at every meal and it will resolve itself.

The only problem with my blood test was a high bilirubin reading.

Anyone know what that means or a cause? Dr Herron ordered a second

test and we will discuss the results in a week or so.

Hugs,

Vickie Hewitt

West Chester/Exton PA

Aetna USHC PPO approved me the day it was submitted.

DS Surgery w/ Dr Herron 12/08/00

Pre-OP Wt. 283.5 BMI 47.2

03/30/01 Wt. 223 BMI 35 -60.5 lbs

> My ADEK's just arrived in the mail. I am a big baby about chewing

pills. It

> just grosses me out. I have a pill cutter. Can I just cut the

pill in 3

> pieces and take it with water? Will it get absorbed the same way?

>

> Thanks!

>

> in IL

> Dr.

> Lap DS 2/28/01

> -30 pounds

>

> In a message dated 3/31/2001 9:25:09 AM Central Standard Time,

> llist@c... writes:

>

> << www.scandipharm.com we take them because alot of docs think

they are best

> to accompany our other vitamins, they have to be chewed or crushed

though...

> Let me know if you have any other questions! >>