Guest guest Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 I'm not but I put my water soluble on top of a shake... then I don't drink water on top of it for 30 min's hoping the shake liquid will dissolve the dry (powder) supplements... lol... thinking about it is like a " time organized " symphony to get it all down and done right in a day huh? After it becomes habit though at least I don't have to spend all extra time thinking about it... I'm not sure how it is working since I haven't had " just vitamins " tested but it works fine for those things that are normally tested. My DEXA was good and those calcium's go on top of a shake. > Hey everyone, especially : > > Do you have problems taking vitamins on a completely empty > stomach? I tend > to like to take mine about ten minutes after I eat with about a tablespoon > of water. I figure they " ride " down on top of the food and don't upset > things. But I also know they probably need more water to > dissolve quickly. > But you know I won't drink after eating. I do know to take my > calcium pills > at a different time. So they're taken several hour after eating, but food > is already down there somehwere. > > Thanks! > in Austin > RNY April 1998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 I'm not but I put my water soluble on top of a shake... then I don't drink water on top of it for 30 min's hoping the shake liquid will dissolve the dry (powder) supplements... lol... thinking about it is like a " time organized " symphony to get it all down and done right in a day huh? After it becomes habit though at least I don't have to spend all extra time thinking about it... I'm not sure how it is working since I haven't had " just vitamins " tested but it works fine for those things that are normally tested. My DEXA was good and those calcium's go on top of a shake. > Hey everyone, especially : > > Do you have problems taking vitamins on a completely empty > stomach? I tend > to like to take mine about ten minutes after I eat with about a tablespoon > of water. I figure they " ride " down on top of the food and don't upset > things. But I also know they probably need more water to > dissolve quickly. > But you know I won't drink after eating. I do know to take my > calcium pills > at a different time. So they're taken several hour after eating, but food > is already down there somehwere. > > Thanks! > in Austin > RNY April 1998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 I'm not but I put my water soluble on top of a shake... then I don't drink water on top of it for 30 min's hoping the shake liquid will dissolve the dry (powder) supplements... lol... thinking about it is like a " time organized " symphony to get it all down and done right in a day huh? After it becomes habit though at least I don't have to spend all extra time thinking about it... I'm not sure how it is working since I haven't had " just vitamins " tested but it works fine for those things that are normally tested. My DEXA was good and those calcium's go on top of a shake. > Hey everyone, especially : > > Do you have problems taking vitamins on a completely empty > stomach? I tend > to like to take mine about ten minutes after I eat with about a tablespoon > of water. I figure they " ride " down on top of the food and don't upset > things. But I also know they probably need more water to > dissolve quickly. > But you know I won't drink after eating. I do know to take my > calcium pills > at a different time. So they're taken several hour after eating, but food > is already down there somehwere. > > Thanks! > in Austin > RNY April 1998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 I eat when I take pills, take pills when I eat. I've never been able to manage pills with water (not coordinated--I know, Vitalady that can't take vitamins. Haha). Dr Fox watched me do this one time, and darnit, I can be very careful, but apparently he was watching more closely than I thought. He said, " Do you always do that? " He was pondering if the food was interfering with absorption, I know. Since then, I read more that says that most pills do BETTER with some food than without, simply because the food makes more saliva, and (if we had it) would generate more stomach acid to break down the pills more completely. Isn't THAT interesting? Of course, some pills request an empty stomach. My personal reasons for taking food & pills together are #1: dumb (can't work the throat thing) and #2: smart (I also like to like the stomach, as you said, so the pills and/or meds don't irritate my persnickety stomach lining) In THEORY, calcium citrate would be better without food, but in our case, it doesn't t matter as much, since we don't have much HCL and eating doesn't make a pile of it. I only use irons that CAN be taken with food. The concept of iron on empty------OW, I cannot think of it. m vitamin scheduling > Hey everyone, especially : > > Do you have problems taking vitamins on a completely empty stomach? I tend > to like to take mine about ten minutes after I eat with about a tablespoon > of water. I figure they " ride " down on top of the food and don't upset > things. But I also know they probably need more water to dissolve quickly. > But you know I won't drink after eating. I do know to take my calcium pills > at a different time. So they're taken several hour after eating, but food > is already down there somehwere. > > Thanks! > in Austin > RNY April 1998 > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 I eat when I take pills, take pills when I eat. I've never been able to manage pills with water (not coordinated--I know, Vitalady that can't take vitamins. Haha). Dr Fox watched me do this one time, and darnit, I can be very careful, but apparently he was watching more closely than I thought. He said, " Do you always do that? " He was pondering if the food was interfering with absorption, I know. Since then, I read more that says that most pills do BETTER with some food than without, simply because the food makes more saliva, and (if we had it) would generate more stomach acid to break down the pills more completely. Isn't THAT interesting? Of course, some pills request an empty stomach. My personal reasons for taking food & pills together are #1: dumb (can't work the throat thing) and #2: smart (I also like to like the stomach, as you said, so the pills and/or meds don't irritate my persnickety stomach lining) In THEORY, calcium citrate would be better without food, but in our case, it doesn't t matter as much, since we don't have much HCL and eating doesn't make a pile of it. I only use irons that CAN be taken with food. The concept of iron on empty------OW, I cannot think of it. m vitamin scheduling > Hey everyone, especially : > > Do you have problems taking vitamins on a completely empty stomach? I tend > to like to take mine about ten minutes after I eat with about a tablespoon > of water. I figure they " ride " down on top of the food and don't upset > things. But I also know they probably need more water to dissolve quickly. > But you know I won't drink after eating. I do know to take my calcium pills > at a different time. So they're taken several hour after eating, but food > is already down there somehwere. > > Thanks! > in Austin > RNY April 1998 > > > > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 > I eat when I take pills, take pills when I eat. I've never been able to > manage pills with water Just to add an idea that may work for someone, I know it worked wonders for me. , I like yourself have difficulty swallowing pills. I would go through contortions trying to get even the smallest pill down,,,,no matter how much liquid chased it with. This resulted in my being negligent of the pills my body required. Finally I discovered if I put the pill on the tip of the teaspoon with yogurt, applesauce, I even put it on the bubbles in my protein shake once and it worked. There is absolutely no fighting with any of my pills now. Honestly, it takes such a small amount to get a good size pill down and no gagging, etc. I spoke with my doctor about this and he says it has to do with the swallowing mechanism in our throat~~swallowing food is a function that is normal to the body. Our body is often uncooperative in swallowing pills,,,,therefore, trick the little (and, some not so little) suckers! Hope this helps, and if your skeptical, try it...you may be surprised. Take care, KJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 > I eat when I take pills, take pills when I eat. I've never been able to > manage pills with water Just to add an idea that may work for someone, I know it worked wonders for me. , I like yourself have difficulty swallowing pills. I would go through contortions trying to get even the smallest pill down,,,,no matter how much liquid chased it with. This resulted in my being negligent of the pills my body required. Finally I discovered if I put the pill on the tip of the teaspoon with yogurt, applesauce, I even put it on the bubbles in my protein shake once and it worked. There is absolutely no fighting with any of my pills now. Honestly, it takes such a small amount to get a good size pill down and no gagging, etc. I spoke with my doctor about this and he says it has to do with the swallowing mechanism in our throat~~swallowing food is a function that is normal to the body. Our body is often uncooperative in swallowing pills,,,,therefore, trick the little (and, some not so little) suckers! Hope this helps, and if your skeptical, try it...you may be surprised. Take care, KJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2002 Report Share Posted October 7, 2002 > I eat when I take pills, take pills when I eat. I've never been able to > manage pills with water Just to add an idea that may work for someone, I know it worked wonders for me. , I like yourself have difficulty swallowing pills. I would go through contortions trying to get even the smallest pill down,,,,no matter how much liquid chased it with. This resulted in my being negligent of the pills my body required. Finally I discovered if I put the pill on the tip of the teaspoon with yogurt, applesauce, I even put it on the bubbles in my protein shake once and it worked. There is absolutely no fighting with any of my pills now. Honestly, it takes such a small amount to get a good size pill down and no gagging, etc. I spoke with my doctor about this and he says it has to do with the swallowing mechanism in our throat~~swallowing food is a function that is normal to the body. Our body is often uncooperative in swallowing pills,,,,therefore, trick the little (and, some not so little) suckers! Hope this helps, and if your skeptical, try it...you may be surprised. Take care, KJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2002 Report Share Posted October 8, 2002 Wow, KJ, what a great idea...thanks for the tip! in NJ ************************************* In a message dated 10/8/2002 6:51:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time, klm403@... writes: > Finally I discovered if I put the pill on the tip of the teaspoon > with yogurt, applesauce, I even put it on the bubbles in my protein > shake once and it worked. There is absolutely no fighting with any > of my pills now. Honestly, it takes such a small amount to get a > good size pill down and no gagging, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2002 Report Share Posted October 8, 2002 I need some ideas about how to remember my vitamins! The morning ones are no problem at all, and the evening ones I can usually remember....but those in between always get forgotten, and that means I'm constantly forgetting some of my Calcium, which I know I need. How do you all carry your vitamins with you to work and keep track of them and the time? I've tried little pill containers, but can't find one big enough to hold an entire day's worth that will still fit in my purse. Any ideas?? Thanks! Dianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 This was one of the hardest things for me to deal with. I went through a period of being obsessed and upset if I didn't get them all in. After the second year, I calmed down a little. I keep a big bottle of calcium on my desk at work, and at first, bought a clock radio set to go off whenever I was supposed to take them - the music didn't bother my coworkers, and helped me. I carry a small pill box with calcium in my pocketbook at all times, and keep extra bottles of multi, vitamin C and iron, in case I forget anything in the morning. Now, I usually remember them all. Sometime I find myself short at night on one dose of calcium - it's still hard to remember ( I am very anemic, so I'm also taking iron three times a day, so everything has to be spaced out carefully....) Helene DianneOSU@... wrote: >I need some ideas about how to remember my vitamins! The morning ones are no >problem at all, and the evening ones I can usually remember....but those in >between always get forgotten, and that means I'm constantly forgetting some >of my Calcium, which I know I need. How do you all carry your vitamins with >you to work and keep track of them and the time? I've tried little pill >containers, but can't find one big enough to hold an entire day's worth that >will still fit in my purse. Any ideas?? > >Thanks! > >Dianne > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 Carol. I like this idea of the film containers. I'm gonna try that. If I take 2 or 3 then I can slip them into a baggie and my doses are separated. The larger containers are just too big to carry around in my purse. Thanks for the tip, Martha H Re: Re: vitamin scheduling > In a message dated 10/8/02 8:21:47 PM Central Daylight Time, > DianneOSU@... writes: > > << How do you all carry your vitamins with > you to work and keep track of them and the time? I've tried little pill > containers, but can't find one big enough to hold an entire day's worth that > will still fit in my purse. Any ideas?? >> > ------------------------------ > > At home I use one of those divided pill containers (with 28 compartments, 4 a > day for 7 days). When I go out (I don't work) I put the pills from at least > the " next 2 " compartments into separate empty 35mm film cannisters -- those > little round things that camera film comes in? They drop into my purse > easily, are not SO small that I can't find them later, and the tops snap on > firmly so my pills don't get out and wander around on their own........ > > Carol A > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 In a message dated 10/8/02 8:21:47 PM Central Daylight Time, DianneOSU@... writes: << How do you all carry your vitamins with you to work and keep track of them and the time? I've tried little pill containers, but can't find one big enough to hold an entire day's worth that will still fit in my purse. Any ideas?? >> ------------------------------ At home I use one of those divided pill containers (with 28 compartments, 4 a day for 7 days). When I go out (I don't work) I put the pills from at least the " next 2 " compartments into separate empty 35mm film cannisters -- those little round things that camera film comes in? They drop into my purse easily, are not SO small that I can't find them later, and the tops snap on firmly so my pills don't get out and wander around on their own........ Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 My husband bought me an alarm medicine container. It holds just a few pills but during the day that's all I need room for.. (has 4 divisions) and has 4 separate alarms. [purchased it from Wal-Mart] This worked great for me to get into the habit. I no longer need it but hang on to it.... never know when something comes up that I'm going to need to have another pill to remember to take... *GRIN* Betty Re: Re: vitamin scheduling This was one of the hardest things for me to deal with. I went through a period of being obsessed and upset if I didn't get them all in. After the second year, I calmed down a little. I keep a big bottle of calcium on my desk at work, and at first, bought a clock radio set to go off whenever I was supposed to take them - the music didn't bother my coworkers, and helped me. I carry a small pill box with calcium in my pocketbook at all times, and keep extra bottles of multi, vitamin C and iron, in case I forget anything in the morning. Now, I usually remember them all. Sometime I find myself short at night on one dose of calcium - it's still hard to remember ( I am very anemic, so I'm also taking iron three times a day, so everything has to be spaced out carefully....) Helene DianneOSU@... wrote: >I need some ideas about how to remember my vitamins! The morning ones are no >problem at all, and the evening ones I can usually remember....but those in >between always get forgotten, and that means I'm constantly forgetting some >of my Calcium, which I know I need. How do you all carry your vitamins with >you to work and keep track of them and the time? I've tried little pill >containers, but can't find one big enough to hold an entire day's worth that >will still fit in my purse. Any ideas?? > >Thanks! > >Dianne > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 Does your cell phone have a clock with a timer? I just set the timer on my cell phone to help me remember stuff. It's what I use to let me know when I can drink after a meal so that I don't " forget " and drink too early. I take my pills with my meals so then I don't forget those. My hardest ones are the bedtime ones. Sometimes I'm just so darn tired that I either forget or am too bone lazy to get them. I found a four part pill container that holds a days worth of pills for me. It's divided into morn, noon, evening, and bed. But for a while I used a little bitty tupperware-type container that dropped into my purse. Alice The Loon RNY 12/28/00 > I need some ideas about how to remember my vitamins! The morning ones are no > problem at all, and the evening ones I can usually remember....but those in > between always get forgotten, and that means I'm constantly forgetting some > of my Calcium, which I know I need. How do you all carry your vitamins with > you to work and keep track of them and the time? I've tried little pill > containers, but can't find one big enough to hold an entire day's worth that > will still fit in my purse. Any ideas?? > > Thanks! > > Dianne > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 Here it goes.... I take my first dose of iron before I leave the house w/C. When I have my morning shake I normally have my multi, e, B-12 & Biotin along with my synthroid and prozac. After lunch - first dose of calcium, after dinner second dose of calcium - 1 hour later more iron w/C & copper (only once a day as too much copper is toxic - ty Sue!). Just before bed last dose of calcium. I carry a 7 day vitamin shoppe box but I use each spot for different vitamins. Marjie 12/9/99 -145 hwd112 hwd.hwd@...> wrote: >This  was one of the hardest things for me to deal with.  I went through >a period of being obsessed and upset if I didn't get them all in.  After >the second year, I calmed down a little.  I keep a big bottle of calcium >on my desk at work, and at first, bought a clock radio set to go off >whenever I was supposed to take them - the music didn't bother my >coworkers, and helped me.  I carry a small pill box with calcium in my >pocketbook at all times, and keep extra bottles of multi, vitamin C and >iron, in case I forget anything in the morning. > >Now, I usually remember them all.  Sometime I find myself short at night >on one dose of calcium - it's still hard to remember ( I am very anemic, >so I'm also taking iron three times a day, so everything has to be >spaced out carefully....) > >Helene > >DianneOSU@... wrote: > >>I need some ideas about how to remember my vitamins!  The morning ones are no >>problem at all, and the evening ones I can usually remember....but those in >>between always get forgotten, and that means I'm constantly forgetting some >>of my Calcium, which I know I need.  How do you all carry your vitamins with >>you to work and keep track of them and the time?  I've tried little pill >>containers, but can't find one big enough to hold an entire day's worth that >>will still fit in my purse.  Any ideas?? >> >>Thanks! >> >>Dianne >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 Here it goes.... I take my first dose of iron before I leave the house w/C. When I have my morning shake I normally have my multi, e, B-12 & Biotin along with my synthroid and prozac. After lunch - first dose of calcium, after dinner second dose of calcium - 1 hour later more iron w/C & copper (only once a day as too much copper is toxic - ty Sue!). Just before bed last dose of calcium. I carry a 7 day vitamin shoppe box but I use each spot for different vitamins. Marjie 12/9/99 -145 hwd112 hwd.hwd@...> wrote: >This  was one of the hardest things for me to deal with.  I went through >a period of being obsessed and upset if I didn't get them all in.  After >the second year, I calmed down a little.  I keep a big bottle of calcium >on my desk at work, and at first, bought a clock radio set to go off >whenever I was supposed to take them - the music didn't bother my >coworkers, and helped me.  I carry a small pill box with calcium in my >pocketbook at all times, and keep extra bottles of multi, vitamin C and >iron, in case I forget anything in the morning. > >Now, I usually remember them all.  Sometime I find myself short at night >on one dose of calcium - it's still hard to remember ( I am very anemic, >so I'm also taking iron three times a day, so everything has to be >spaced out carefully....) > >Helene > >DianneOSU@... wrote: > >>I need some ideas about how to remember my vitamins!  The morning ones are no >>problem at all, and the evening ones I can usually remember....but those in >>between always get forgotten, and that means I'm constantly forgetting some >>of my Calcium, which I know I need.  How do you all carry your vitamins with >>you to work and keep track of them and the time?  I've tried little pill >>containers, but can't find one big enough to hold an entire day's worth that >>will still fit in my purse.  Any ideas?? >> >>Thanks! >> >>Dianne >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 I take my first calcium right after breakfast. I try to take another at noon and the third after dinner. If I forger the noon, I take the evening dosage before dinner and then a third dosage a couple of hours later. I take my multivitamin last thing on an empty stomach. Ray Hooks For WLS nutrition info, visit http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com DianneOSU@... wrote: > > I need some ideas about how to remember my vitamins! The morning ones are no > problem at all, and the evening ones I can usually remember....but those in > between always get forgotten, and that means I'm constantly forgetting some > of my Calcium, which I know I need. How do you all carry your vitamins with > you to work and keep track of them and the time? I've tried little pill > containers, but can't find one big enough to hold an entire day's worth that > will still fit in my purse. Any ideas?? > > Thanks! > > Dianne > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 I take my first calcium right after breakfast. I try to take another at noon and the third after dinner. If I forger the noon, I take the evening dosage before dinner and then a third dosage a couple of hours later. I take my multivitamin last thing on an empty stomach. Ray Hooks For WLS nutrition info, visit http://www.bariatricsupplementsystem.com DianneOSU@... wrote: > > I need some ideas about how to remember my vitamins! The morning ones are no > problem at all, and the evening ones I can usually remember....but those in > between always get forgotten, and that means I'm constantly forgetting some > of my Calcium, which I know I need. How do you all carry your vitamins with > you to work and keep track of them and the time? I've tried little pill > containers, but can't find one big enough to hold an entire day's worth that > will still fit in my purse. Any ideas?? > > Thanks! > > Dianne > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 Diane, I have a similar problem. The way I handle it is that I put my calcium in a baggy and leave it on top of my computer keyboard. I take my iron when I arrive in the office. I take two calciums at 11 and another two before I leave the office. The remaining two in the baggy get stuffed into my bra and I take them any time between after dinner and going to bed. Good luck Sue > I need some ideas about how to remember my vitamins! The morning ones are no > problem at all, and the evening ones I can usually remember....but those in > between always get forgotten, and that means I'm constantly forgetting some > of my Calcium, which I know I need. How do you all carry your vitamins with > you to work and keep track of them and the time? I've tried little pill > containers, but can't find one big enough to hold an entire day's worth that > will still fit in my purse. Any ideas?? > > Thanks! > > Dianne > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 Diane, I have a similar problem. The way I handle it is that I put my calcium in a baggy and leave it on top of my computer keyboard. I take my iron when I arrive in the office. I take two calciums at 11 and another two before I leave the office. The remaining two in the baggy get stuffed into my bra and I take them any time between after dinner and going to bed. Good luck Sue > I need some ideas about how to remember my vitamins! The morning ones are no > problem at all, and the evening ones I can usually remember....but those in > between always get forgotten, and that means I'm constantly forgetting some > of my Calcium, which I know I need. How do you all carry your vitamins with > you to work and keep track of them and the time? I've tried little pill > containers, but can't find one big enough to hold an entire day's worth that > will still fit in my purse. Any ideas?? > > Thanks! > > Dianne > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2002 Report Share Posted October 9, 2002 Diane, I have a similar problem. The way I handle it is that I put my calcium in a baggy and leave it on top of my computer keyboard. I take my iron when I arrive in the office. I take two calciums at 11 and another two before I leave the office. The remaining two in the baggy get stuffed into my bra and I take them any time between after dinner and going to bed. Good luck Sue > I need some ideas about how to remember my vitamins! The morning ones are no > problem at all, and the evening ones I can usually remember....but those in > between always get forgotten, and that means I'm constantly forgetting some > of my Calcium, which I know I need. How do you all carry your vitamins with > you to work and keep track of them and the time? I've tried little pill > containers, but can't find one big enough to hold an entire day's worth that > will still fit in my purse. Any ideas?? > > Thanks! > > Dianne > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.