when should I be taking my vitamins?

Hi! Right now I take 2 protonix a day (had a bleeding ulcer at 7 weeks post op), 1 multivitamin and 2 zinc caplets. I take 1 protonix before breakfast and the other after dinner at night. I wait 1/2 hour in between meals and taking the pills. I am supposed to take the vitamins with meals. Should I take them with a small sip of water directly after I eat or wait the 30 minutes before drinking something to take the pills. I have been waiting the 30 minutes before taking my vitamins. Wouldn't the food eaten be out of my new pouch by that point so I am essentially taking the vitamins on an empty stomach? Also do you think that Crystal Light Pink Lemonade would do anything to the ulcers that I had. I have not had any pain since I have been drinking the stuff. Thanks - Tracy

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