Lets review - what vits do you take/need

I know a lot of us are good about taking our vits and others of us KNOW what we need so lets see what all everyone is/should be taking

what
when
why - if you know I just take what Ihave been told by people I trust and my doc/nut

6 am
2 calcuims
1 C
1 Prenatal
meds
fish oil
b12 subliquals

2 pm
1 C
2 iron
1 D
meds
b12

10 pm
1 c
2 cal
1 prenatal
fish oil
b12

I take the iron and cal at different times - all with C to help absortion plus I always try to calcuim at night b/c you are suppose to absorb it better that way

Ok, here's my current list based on my latest blood work:

7am - 13 pills
500 mg Citrical Plus
1500 mg Glucosamine plus MSM - For my knees & other joints
1 Super B Complex
3 mg Folic Acid - Due to genetic mutation & trying to get pregnant
1 Select OB Chewable Pre-natal vitamin
4000 IU Vit D3
1000 mg Evening Primrose Oil - trying to get pregnant

12pm - 3 pills
500 mg Vitamin C - to aid in Iron absorption
1 Tandem Plus - prescription iron
1000 mg Evening Primrose Oil

4pm- 2 pills
500 mg Vitamin C
1 Tandem Plus

10pm- 7 pills
500 mg Citrical Plus
6000 IU Vit D3
1000 mg Evening Primrose Oil
1 coated baby aspirin - for genetic mutation & trying to get pregnant

I adjust my vitamins based on my blood work that I get done every 6 months.  I do need to up my Calcium as I know I'm well below the recommendations for non-altered women. 

Debbi

AM:	1	Centrum Chawable
	1	Sublingual B-12	2500 mcg
	1	Folic Acid	400 mcg
	2	Papaya Chewables
	1	B Complex Balanced
	1	Glucosamine/ Chondroitin 2 a Day Formula
	2	Calcium Citrate + D	630 mcg/400 IU	Must be citrate or it will not be absorbed
	1	A	8000 IU	Should be "dry" form for better absorbtion
	1	E	400 IU	Should be "dry" form for better absorbtion
	2	Boron	6 mg	Should take less than 45 mg per day
	1	D-3	1000 IU	Should be "dry" form for better absorbtion
	1	Cinnamon	1000 mg
Mid Morning:	1	C Chewable	500 mg	C helps the iron absorb. Should be taken together but with nothing else for one hour.
	1	High Potency Iron	27 mg
Evening:	1	Centrum Chawable
	1	Glucosamine/ Chondroitin 2 a Day Formula
	2	Papaya Chewables
	1	B-1	100 mg	Should not be taken with acidic drinks
	1	E	400 IU	Should be "dry" form for better absorbtion
	2	Calcium Citrate + D	630 mcg/400 IU	Must be citrate or it will not be absorbed
	1	D-3	1000 IU	Should be "dry" form for better absorbtion
	1	Zinc Citrate	1000 IU	Must be citrate or it will not be absorbed
	2	Boron	6 mg	Should take less than 45 mg per day
	1	Cinnamon	1000 mg
Bed:	1	C Chewable	500 mg
	1	Folic Acid	400 mcg
	2	Calcium Citrate + D	630 mcg/400 IU	Must be citrate or it will not be absorbed
	1	Magnesium Citrate		Must be citrate or it will not be absorbed
	1	Boron	3 mg	Should take less than 45 mg per day
	1	Potassium	99 mg

This is what I have John on and my notes off to the side.

woman u r GOOD!!!

I had a LOT of help putting that together (ahemDANAahem). But I love my hubby and I want him around and healthy for a long time!! LOL I think he was taking three or so vitamins a day when I came along...

OK, I'm not nearly as good as most of you but so far my labs are perfect.

Each morning:
1000 mcg B-12 (sublingual)
1 multivitamin (centrum complete)
2 calcium citrate (Citracal Petites=800 mg calcium+1000mg Vit D)
1 zinc
1 Vitamin C (chewable)
1 Super B Complex
1 Prilosec acid blocker

I take no afternoon or evening meds, only in the morning.

I don't take iron cuz I had a hyst years ago and so far my iron levels have been perfect.  I also know I'm not taking enough calcium but again my levels are perfect and my bone density test was normal.  So I will continue to let my labs determine what I need.

 

hey if it aint broke, dont fix it, right?? :)

well my vits are kinda like Debbi's... i take a lot, however, it all has to do with what MY body needs, and most of it i have been taking since i was 11, and not having to do with surgery.

I dont absorb calcium  as most women do and severe osteoperosis runs in my family so per docs orders, i take a buttload of calcium and D. 
Also, i dont absorb the B's either (again, having NOTHING to do wiht surgery) so i have to take the Super B 3x's a day along with an additional
B-1,
B-12 sublingual at i think 2,500mg (dont have it in front of me as im not at home)
Biotin at 2,500 3x a day. 

Now, again, please note, these are all genetic issues that I have. My mom and sister, neither of which are WLS patients follow these guidelines as well. 
I also take the chewable multi 3 times a day,
iron at night
folic acid at night.
Occasionally potassium depending how my labs are. 

I think thats all lol. 
Along with Steph, i depend on my labs as my guide! I get them done every 3 months as i have specific issues related to how i absorb meds and vits. I do NOT absorb meds and vits well at all!!! It was an issue before i even had surgery and WLS just made it worse. Thankfully i have docs that realize this and work with me. So please, do NOT use me as your guide lol. However, i strongly suggest having your labs done!!!

Liz

This is basically what was suggested as starter vitamins by my Dr. He lowered my Iron when I started having such constipation issues. I added the Magnesium Oxide per suggestions here in OH and he didn't object. I also added the B-50 because you can't have to much B anything! I just had my PCP run labs, mainly because I wanted a starting point, and everything came back just fine.

Breakfast...
BA Calcium Lozenge 400mg
BA Multi
BA Vit. D3 5000iu
Stool softener

Lunch...
BA Calcium Lozenge 400mg
Magnesium Oxide 400mg....taking to prevent constipation, was suggested by several here on OH
Stool softener

Dinner...
BA Calcium Lozenge 400mg
BA Multi
BA B-50 Complex x 2
B-12 sublingual liquid
stool softener

Evening...
BA Calcium Lozenge 400mg
Magnesium Oxide 400mg
BA Probiotic
Stool softener

Bedtime...
500mg Vit C
BA 18mg Iron....I'm past menopause,