I learned a valuable lesson yesterday!

Never, and I mean NEVER, take iron on an empty pouch!!!  I felt horrible all day and was burping up the worse flavor ever!!!! 

Sorry that happened to you. I can only imagine the rotten taste. I hope you are feeling better today. At least now you know...


                                                                            Julie

Thanks!  It was so bad that I didn't even want to drink anything yesterday...  

I'm feeling fine today!  It just had to clear out! 

Oh bless your heart. I can't take iron on a full stomach. That stuff is evil.

I know!  and I'm supposed to take 65 mg a day????  

oh yuck.  I guess this is one day where i get to be glad I don't get a period anymore...  

I am so bad at remembering my vitamins now.  not sure how i'll do after surgery.

no advice... sorry.

Nessa-  I used the Bariatric Advantage Chewable orange vitamins and Cinnamon Calcium Lozenges.  They taste so good that I wish I got to take them more often!  :)  It's like a little treat!

Jenn -

When I had to take extra iron, I took Vitron-C, which is coated and has Vitamin C to help it absorb better in our pouches.  I never had a problem with ANY taste from it.

I got it from CVS, but I think some Walmarts also carry it.

Tia

Thanks!  I'll write that down and give it a try!

I was only taking 18 mg when I was supposed to be taking 65 mg.  I had my blood work done on Monday and didn't realize until AFTER the blood work.  I don't think the doc will be very happy with me. 

I take mine with something that has vitamin C in it, such as Crystal Light Lemonade, Crystal Light Orange Sunrise, or Sobe Lifewater 0.  As long as I do that I don't get to taste it for the rest of the day.  If I forget and take it with water or decaf iced tea, it's gross!!!