When do you all take your vitamins?

I've been having trouble lately remembering to get my vitamins and calcium in, it's like before I realize it it's 11:30 at night and I haven't taken my meds for the day, and I know how bad that can be. I have tried taking them that late at night before, but when I do that, I'm up for another 4-5 hours, is it just the boost in energy or is it my imagination? When is the BEST time to take them and how do you suggest I improve and remind myself?

Someone suggested they work better for us at night, but that just doesn't work with me lol. I take my iron and vit c first thing in the morning, while coffee is perking. I set them next to the coffee pot so I remember to take them at that time. My multi I take with my breakfast and dinner - as they are absorbed better with food. So if I"m eating my first and last 'meal', I take my vits. Took a while to get in the habit. I keep that bottle next to my monitor - as I usually have breakfast and dinner at the computer Calcium right before bed. It's a matter of figuring out what will work for you. Good luck!

Tooter, Thanks so much for your words, I was almost scared to post fearing a flame for missing a days of vitamins!! You remind me of a very dear friend of mine, any kind of question I need answered I go to her, well every big WLS question I've ever had, I think you've been able to help me with!! YOUR GREAT!!!

aaw you're sweet! I don't believe in flaming someone asking for help. I mean, it's not like you think you shouldn't take them - the people who think they don't need their vits are the ones who drive me batty - not the humans who forget them, but TRY to remember lol.

Now see, people like you are the reason I joined OH!! You are a very kind and caring individual who just so happens to be full of usefull information!! ALL HAIL QUEEN TOOTS!!

psst... no putting me on a pedestal...not here on this board lol. It's my one place to just be ME. (((HUGS)))

Oh OK!! I'll give it a rest!! We don't want anyone getting jealous around here! Wish me luck I'm gonna log off here, and try to compose what's left of my brain cells and type some more on my research paper!! I could really use a drink!! My head is filled with all the rules I have to follow in writing this dog-gone paper and I'm bout to loose it!!! So until next time!!

Hey Toots, I got a question for you about Trinsicon. Many of the surgeons prescribe it for our iron deficiency and to help with absorption of B12 and Iron. There has been a 50/50 consensus as to whether this is really effective or not. The stuff is $40 and insurance companies will NOT cover it. Here is my question. In your researching, have you come across anything definitive concerning the use of Trinsicon? If I don't *have* to take it and supplementing with B12 shots and tender irons, I'm happy to do so. Thanks in advance for any knowledge you might have, girlfriend

I can't really say to be frank. The research on iron is freaky at best lol. Everyone of course says 'theirs' is the best. From what I have read, the only iron I feel totally comfortable in taking, and has improved my iron levels tremendously is iron bisglycinate, which is a chelated iron and believed to be the most bio-available form by some. It depends on whose study you read. I would, quite honestly, defer to Delores on this as I know she's quite knowledgable on this topic. As for me, personally, under the advice of my nutritionist and my own research I take the iron bisglycinate religiously. But please, DO discuss this with Delores OR vitalady (Michelle). (((HUGS))))

Thanks girlfriend ~ I figured you would have some research on it. I've been talking to Michelle about quite a few things lately and hadn't even thought to ask her about this, but I will.