Vites before Labs??

Hi Guys!
I know I haven't been here much these days. Not that i was ever a big contributer, but I still read sometimes. I need to pose a question.
 I have to get my labs done and reading the intructions it says avoid vites and citrus for 24 hours before the test. The'/ve never asked me to do this before. I usually just put off my morning vites untill after the draw.  
The thing is.... I have my plastics scheduled for 25 days from today!!! In Mexico (Dr. Sauceda)  :)) and don't want my numbers to be in the crapper for these tests.  They never have before, but  I've never had to go 24 hours for the draw.  
Please give your input. 
Take or don't take?  
thanks for the Input!  

I only go 12 hours without vites and then play catch up the nest day. I've never heard the citrus thing either just foods with high amounts of beta carotene. They're worried about getting a solid vitamin A level.

--gina

 

I like to give my dry vits a rest for 48 hrs before my tests as I get a better result.  You'll be able to make them up after your labs.

Have you bumped up your protein?  I tried to double my protein intake before PS.  I kept it up for 3+mo after too. 

 

My surgeon requires a hold on all vitamins and minerals for 72 hours prior to testing

Thank you ladies... But now I'm more confused than ever. LOL :)

I'm going to assume that my labs can't tank too bad in 24 hours and go 24 without before labs.  

Cris, Yes I have started adding more protein.. I'm getting SOO excited!! I try not to think about it too much though, because when I do.... I start fretting about stupid things.  :)

 

I just had mine done for my nearly 3 months (am still awaiting all of them).  They had me not do the vitamins the day before and the day of.

 

 

Call your lab and ask them their required preparation for each test that was ordered. The lab has all of this info but may not mention the special preps for a particular test because they don't know it by heart since some of the labs are infrequently done. Some labs have this information online. Just call and ask.