Question:
If drinking with a meal is a no no . . . how do you take you vitamins?

Sometimes even the little things get so complicated. I was told to take my vitamins with my meals so I drink the smallest amount I need to get them down but there are four at each meal so I that means I am drinking at least a few ounces with two of my meals, how does everyone else do it?    — Diane S. (posted on December 16, 2003)

December 16, 2003
I don't take my vitamins with my meals........I just thought it was important that the stomach wasn't empty so I take my evening batch at around 9:00 which is about an hour after I have dinner. I've done it that way for years so hope I'm not messing up since my anatomy has changed.
   —  SCbabe B.

December 16, 2003
I drink 2 glasses of water, take my vits, with a sip of water, then about 1/2 hr later eat breakfast. I take the calcium 3x/day (without a sip of water tho) so the same way, drink 2 glasses of water, calcium and 1/2 hr later lunch...etc.. I'm almost 4 years out, no problems.
   — ZZ S.

December 16, 2003
I think taking with meals means to have something on your stomach when you take them so it isn't as harsh on your tummy. I, personally, take my vites right BEFORE I eat. I drink as much water as I need to get them down and immediately follow with food. If I don't, I get very nauseated from the pills with no food in my system. HTH.
   — Jeralyn Merideth

December 16, 2003
I take vitamins 60-90 minutes after a meal, per my surgeon.
   — [Deactivated Member]

December 16, 2003
I use chewables, so I don't need water.
   — Vespa R.

December 17, 2003
Try taking them 5 minutes before you eat with a small amount of water. By the time you eat, the water has passed thru the pouch.
   — Cindy R.