How much iron do you take daily?

Good Morning MO Peeps!

How many mg's of iron do you all take daily?  I have read the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) is 18 mg's for women.  Now that is for someone who has NOT had gastric bypass.   I asked Margie about the Calcium and Iron.  She told me 1600 mg's of Calcium daily, however, didn't answer how much iron to take.  I am currently taking Tender-Iron from Vitamin Lady (Carbonyl Iron Tables).  I get 50mg's of iron from those and then I get an additional 56mg's of iron from the pre-natal vitamin I take.  So I'm getting a total of 106 mg's of iron. 

Thanks for your help.  I'm also curious as to what brand/type of iron pills you take.

Thanks again!

Debbie D.

I dont take any iron, but get it in with my flintstones... Although, I am thinking of taking some additional iron since I have been alot colder then usual lately.

Debbie,
I just take the prenatal vit - whatever that has in it. My iron has been good - always normal and I was able to donate blood a couple of weeks ago. Of course I'm post menopausal so that may be the reason I don't have such an iron problem.
Lana

Debbie
I take perscription iron,Ferrous gluconate 300 mg.Here is what my nut said when i asked her about how many mg we should take,You may take the ferrous gluconate. The entire tablet weighs 300 mg, but there is actually only a little over 30 mg of iron, which is appropriate.
Love and Hugs Deb

Thanks Everybody for answering me question!  Will see how my last iron level turns out.  Should know tomorrow or Monday. 

Thanks again,

Debbie D.

I take Bariatric Advantage chewable iron, 29 mg at bedtime.  Passion fruit flavor, yum!

I take Building blocks 15mg of iron.  Once a day.  I dont have a period anymore I was told if I did I would need 30mg.  Good Luck, Raynetta