1) What vitamins are you taking on a daily basis, and WHEN are you taking them? Are you ready for this? First thing in the morning - B12 sublingual (and my synthroid - for subclinical hypothyroidism) About an hour later with breakfast: Multivitamin (just switched from VistaVitamins to Centrum - will check my labs in 6 months to see if the cheaper option works as well) Vitamin E Selenium Vitamin C Mid-morning: Liquid Calcium with Magnesium and Vitamin D ~ 600mg Mid-afternoon: Liquid Calcium with Magnesium and Vitamin D ~ 600mg Evening with dinner: Multivitamin Vitamin A Zinc B-100 complex About an hour later: Iron (prescribed for iron deficiency) Vitamin C Plus, my monthly B12 shot. Check out these two documents on my website. Very informative about vitamins! Including interactions. One I know for sure is that calcium (and zinc) will hinder the absorption of iron, while Vitamin C helps it. Anyway, a lot more info here: http://www.geocities.com/tiger_angie/Vitamin_and_mineral_supplementation_after_gastric_bypass.pdf http://www.geocities.com/tiger_angie/VitaminMineralRecommendationsVersion25-050205.pdf 2) How much are you exercising and WHAT are you doing exactly? I've been AWFUL about exercise... AWFUL!!! I've just now started again, and I REALLY want to make it a part of my daily life. I do the stationary bike for 25-30 minutes, abs and leg exercises, and some weight training focusing on arms. I got some very interesting insight from a discussion on the main board... if you care to check it out, it's here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/messageboard/postdetail/1413432.html?vc=0 Third or fourth reply down... ref. muscle tissue... very eye opening! OK, enough from me! Angie http://www.geocities.com/tiger_angie

Hi Barbara, I've had a problem with anemia (not especially related to the wls, but secondary to gyn problems). So, I'm taking iron 3x day. I also take a Vit C with it because it is supposed to help with absorption. Also I take calcium citrate and MVI 2x day. As for spacing, the iron can't be taken at the same time as the calcium . It's supposed to be 1 hr before or 1 1/2 hrs after taking calcium. The same rule is applicable for food - because iron is supposed to be taken on an empty stomach. I'm not going to the gym as regularly as I should. When I go - it's 30 min on the elliptical, 30 min on the treadmill.

Hey Barb, I was down your way a few weeks ago...hubby had a job and I went for the ride! I do optisource vitamins (4x day), just changed to calcuim citrate 1500 mg a day and I do 2 flinstones vites for extra what ever. I do my B-12 everyother day. My exercise varies....I do biking, gym (treadmill, bike, crosstrainer, etc) for about 45 minutes 3 x week then follow up with weights for arms and legs. I stay at the gym a long time...don't have kids to worry about! Good luck on PS consult. Please post your findings. One day I will be ready for that! Debbie

Thank you for the invite Audrey, unfortunately I won't be able to make it as I am having family visiting from out of town during that week. Sounds like a great time, have fun! Terri

Hey Terri, I am part of a Monterey Bay support group and we are having a get together in Santa Cruz on Sep 10th if you'd like to join us: Beach Bonfire in Santa Cruz - Sept 10 4-10pm Bring your family, boogie board, blanket, chairs, and get ready for a good time with us as we enjoy a day in the sun and an evening around a bonfire. Adjacent to the yacht harbor, a lighthouse point and Schwann Lake - beautiful to stroll around. Outdoor showers and restrooms are available. Weather can be foggy or breezy, so layers are recommended. Make sure you bring a sweatshirt for afterdark. Potluck - if the first letter of your last name is: A-J bring a main dish or appetizer K-R bring a side dish or salad S-Z bring a desert Contact me with any questions!