It is hooked up like an IV in your arm. The one that they give me takes about 30 minutes to empty. They do it in the doctor's office. The doctor who does mine is a hematologist.

Hi Liz,

I take a tonic liquid solution. I think tonics are better than tablets.

The one over here is called Floradex. It doesn't taste very nice, but a quick gulp and you're all set for iron and vitamins for the day.

Hi Mango

I take a multivitamin and some soluble vitamin c tablets incase i pick up a cold or something worse.

As for the multivitamins I stay away from the high street brands and just get the stores own-brand. They are about half the price and have a similar content when you look at the vitamin concentrations.

As for the vitamin c, i just pick up whatever is on the shelf. They are usually quite expensive. The one I'm using right now is holland and barrett.

i'm happy with both of these.

I have found for me that eating what I want - no matter what it is as long as it agrees with my tummy - on the first Sunday of the month allows me to stick to basics the rest of the month. And I mean by eat anything I mean just that. If it is a day of just chips/dip then so be it. If in the middle of the day I want an ice cream cone I have it. If I want a protein I have it. I take my vitamins and other supplements like normal. I have found that this one day does not have any negative effects on my weight or blood work. As long as I know 'that' Sunday is on the horizon it works for me. And after a while I seriously started craving 'the good stuff' and the chips went out the door...along with the other junk food.
You need to find what works for you. For me just 1 day a month eating to my hearts content works for me. Good luck!!!

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