Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 Hey hun I take 800 mg a day per the pharmacist.....I am pg with twins Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 Hey hun I take 800 mg a day per the pharmacist.....I am pg with twins Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 can anyone tell me how much folic acid i need to take. i am not pg yet but hope to start ttc next year and want to get started taking the right doses. Joy open RNY 6/5/03 290/210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 can anyone tell me how much folic acid i need to take. i am not pg yet but hope to start ttc next year and want to get started taking the right doses. Joy open RNY 6/5/03 290/210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 Per my OB a woman pre-pregnancy should take 400mcg per day. I personally take 800mcg, which is the equivilant in 2 Flinstone vitamins. I plan to start trying to conceive in early 2004. Re: Re: folic acid > can anyone tell me how much folic acid i need to take. i am not pg yet but hope to start ttc next year and want to get started taking the right doses. > > Joy > open RNY 6/5/03 > 290/210 > > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 Per my OB a woman pre-pregnancy should take 400mcg per day. I personally take 800mcg, which is the equivilant in 2 Flinstone vitamins. I plan to start trying to conceive in early 2004. Re: Re: folic acid > can anyone tell me how much folic acid i need to take. i am not pg yet but hope to start ttc next year and want to get started taking the right doses. > > Joy > open RNY 6/5/03 > 290/210 > > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Ok, I take 2 flintstones a day now. So do I need any additional folic acid? Joy open RNY 6/5/03 290/210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Ok, I take 2 flintstones a day now. So do I need any additional folic acid? Joy open RNY 6/5/03 290/210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Joy, Forgive me if I have forgotten, but are you pregnant? If you are I would switch from the Flintstones to a prenatal, you can get them in chewable form if thats what you want. If you aren't pregnant and are planning on trying I still would switch to a prenatal. There are some who take prenatals and a additional folic acid and others who just take the prenatals, thats something that you should go over with your OB/GYN. I definitely know that Flintstones aren't good enough to prepare the body for or sustain a pregnancy. Axelrod Re: Re: folic acid Ok, I take 2 flintstones a day now. So do I need any additional folic acid? Joy open RNY 6/5/03 290/210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 During my early post-op pregnancy I suffered from severe Hyperemesis (morning sickness), thruought the entire 9 months I could not keep down my chewable pre-natals. My Perinatalogist (high risk OB), had me on 2 Flinstone vitamins a day , every other day I would take 3. I also took a 1miligram Folic Acid supplement daily. Since I got pregnant at only 7 weeks post-op, and was very sick I lost 91 lbs during my pregnancy. was born perfectly healthy, weighing 7lbs 13oz. I know that wasn;t the ideal situation, but my Perinatalogist watched his growth very closely. I am now planning on trying to concieve in 2004, and I am on the same regime per my Perinatalogist. Joy, talk to your OB and see what she/he reccomends. I am not telling you to follow my OB's regimine, but Flintstones and Addt'l Folic Acid works well for me. Open RNY 2-18-02 359/143 1-16-03 andra Marie (born stillborn on 3-14-98, at 36 weeks gestation following a car accident) Re: Re: folic acid > > > Ok, I take 2 flintstones a day now. So do I need any additional folic acid? > > Joy > open RNY 6/5/03 > 290/210 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 During my early post-op pregnancy I suffered from severe Hyperemesis (morning sickness), thruought the entire 9 months I could not keep down my chewable pre-natals. My Perinatalogist (high risk OB), had me on 2 Flinstone vitamins a day , every other day I would take 3. I also took a 1miligram Folic Acid supplement daily. Since I got pregnant at only 7 weeks post-op, and was very sick I lost 91 lbs during my pregnancy. was born perfectly healthy, weighing 7lbs 13oz. I know that wasn;t the ideal situation, but my Perinatalogist watched his growth very closely. I am now planning on trying to concieve in 2004, and I am on the same regime per my Perinatalogist. Joy, talk to your OB and see what she/he reccomends. I am not telling you to follow my OB's regimine, but Flintstones and Addt'l Folic Acid works well for me. Open RNY 2-18-02 359/143 1-16-03 andra Marie (born stillborn on 3-14-98, at 36 weeks gestation following a car accident) Re: Re: folic acid > > > Ok, I take 2 flintstones a day now. So do I need any additional folic acid? > > Joy > open RNY 6/5/03 > 290/210 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 Ok Thanks. No I am not pg yet. I will ttc sometime next year. Just preparing now. Joy Ringelheim Honor Society Member/Certified Beauty Advisor/Unit Leader and Recruiting Specialist District 2396, Rego Park/Forest Hills, NY To Buy or Sell AVON call Visit my website at www.youravon.com/jringelheim or email me at jdrsavon@... Meet mark. Avon's new line for young women ages 16-24. Makeup you can buy and sell. Now hiring mark. Reps and Avon Indep. Sales Reps. ONLY $10 to start. Don't delay, email or call me today! Visit my website at www.youravon.com/jringelheim Checkout my new venture: http://joyscandles.bittersweetcandle.comhttp://joyscandles.bittersweetca\ ndle.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 great thanks. i will try it. can't hurt Joy Ringelheim Honor Society Member/Certified Beauty Advisor/Unit Leader and Recruiting Specialist District 2396, Rego Park/Forest Hills, NY To Buy or Sell AVON call Visit my website at www.youravon.com/jringelheim or email me at jdrsavon@... Meet mark. Avon's new line for young women ages 16-24. Makeup you can buy and sell. Now hiring mark. Reps and Avon Indep. Sales Reps. ONLY $10 to start. Don't delay, email or call me today! Visit my website at www.youravon.com/jringelheim Checkout my new venture: http://joyscandles.bittersweetcandle.comhttp://joyscandles.bittersweetca\ ndle.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 It seems like way too much to me because you have to consider that you are getting folic acid in your diet also. I got a list from the nutritionist that lists folic acid in different foods. I was surprised to learn it's even in tortillas. If I were you I would cut back on some and try and eat those that are high in folic instead of supplementing. But definitely talk to your dr. about what you're taking. Just my opinion here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 I was taking 800 mcg before pregnancy and now during. I know I seent he other day when i think it was Sheila that took an 800 and a 400. There is also 1 mg. in my prenatals and 400 mcg in my one a day, I did not know that until i just checked the bottle. good Luck TTC, God Bless, Robin, NorthEastern, NY EDD- July 27th, 2004 IT'S A BOY!!!!!! Mommy to: & (twin boys 7 1/2), Madison, daughter, 5 years and Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988) Gastric Bypass Surgery- October 18th 2002 Start-378, current- 246(pregnant) goal 170 after baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 I was taking 800 mcg before pregnancy and now during. I know I seent he other day when i think it was Sheila that took an 800 and a 400. There is also 1 mg. in my prenatals and 400 mcg in my one a day, I did not know that until i just checked the bottle. good Luck TTC, God Bless, Robin, NorthEastern, NY EDD- July 27th, 2004 IT'S A BOY!!!!!! Mommy to: & (twin boys 7 1/2), Madison, daughter, 5 years and Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988) Gastric Bypass Surgery- October 18th 2002 Start-378, current- 246(pregnant) goal 170 after baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 In a message dated 3/19/2004 7:36:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, mamaslilqueen@... writes: I was taking 800 mcg before pregnancy and now during. I know I seent he other day when i think it was Sheila that took an 800 and a 400. There is also 1 mg. in my prenatals and 400 mcg in my one a day, I did not know that until i just checked the bottle. good Luck TTC, I take 6 childrens chewables thruout the day 2 tabs x 3 daily... Each tab is 400mcg I actually feel much better since I switched to the chewables x 3 then the pills 2x a day. The b-12 and iron are at 100% per 2 tabs for an adult... I see my OB today... get bloodwork done to check my levels.. - Mommy to: Noah - 10/14/02 - 31 weeker - 3lbs 11 oz Jonah or Isabella - EDD 10/28/04 m/c 7/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 In a message dated 3/19/2004 7:36:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, mamaslilqueen@... writes: I was taking 800 mcg before pregnancy and now during. I know I seent he other day when i think it was Sheila that took an 800 and a 400. There is also 1 mg. in my prenatals and 400 mcg in my one a day, I did not know that until i just checked the bottle. good Luck TTC, I take 6 childrens chewables thruout the day 2 tabs x 3 daily... Each tab is 400mcg I actually feel much better since I switched to the chewables x 3 then the pills 2x a day. The b-12 and iron are at 100% per 2 tabs for an adult... I see my OB today... get bloodwork done to check my levels.. - Mommy to: Noah - 10/14/02 - 31 weeker - 3lbs 11 oz Jonah or Isabella - EDD 10/28/04 m/c 7/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Unfortunately bypass patients tend to mal-absorb folic acid and it is soooo essential to healthy spinal cord development in a baby. Not only was I taking 2 pre-nates each day (pre-conception), but my OB/Gyn advised me to take an extra 1200 mcg of folic acid each day. He is experienced with post WLS pregnancies, so I have a lot of faith in him. Around my 4th month gestation, I was able to lower my extra folic acid dose to 800 mcg each day. Good luck to you. Toi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Donna, Though I'm definitely no expert in this area and I personally know that I could do better disciplining myself taking ALL my supplements, the only thing that I would suggest altering in your regiment is instead of doing you usual chewable vitamins switch to chewable prenatal vitamins. I would also add a calcium supplement and make sure that it is calcium citrate because thats the one that absorbs best. Are you coming back to the states soon? Good luck TTC! Axelrod Folic Acid I know their are always posts regarding Folic Acid, and I read them when I see them. I have a question...how much Folic Acid is everyone taking? Everyone meaning those of you trying to get pregnant and those of you that are pregnant. I have moved half-way around the world to the United Arab Emirates, a middle eastern country, so don't have my surgeon or my established OB/GYN handy. I am not sure if there are even any physicians here that do bariatric surgeries. I expect I will have to educate my new OB/GYN once I get established. I plan to try to concieve starting in April. My chewable vitamins that I take daily have 400mcg of Folic Acid, and I take 2 each day. I also have a Folic Acid supplement that is 400mcg each. I am currently taking the 2 chewable vitamins and 1 Folic Acid tab for a total of 1200mcg a day. Any comments or suggestions? I am curious as to how much your OB/GYN's and surgeons are recommending. Thanks! Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Ok, I'm just now seeing the " mcg " and the " mg " after these dose amounts, whats the difference?? Axelrod Re: Folic Acid I was taking 800 mcg before pregnancy and now during. I know I seent he other day when i think it was Sheila that took an 800 and a 400. There is also 1 mg. in my prenatals and 400 mcg in my one a day, I did not know that until i just checked the bottle. good Luck TTC, God Bless, Robin, NorthEastern, NY EDD- July 27th, 2004 IT'S A BOY!!!!!! Mommy to: & (twin boys 7 1/2), Madison, daughter, 5 years and Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988) Gastric Bypass Surgery- October 18th 2002 Start-378, current- 246(pregnant) goal 170 after baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 The Director of Fetal Medicine at my hospital said for future pregnancies becasue of my bypass that I would need to take 4mg of folic acid daily fro at least 3 mo prior to conception. I beleive that is the same as 4000 mcg but someone with better math knowledge may be able to confirm that? This is because of malabsorbtion and in an effort to avoid neural tube defects such as spina bifida or anencephaly. The neural tube in babies develops in the first 3 weeks of gestation so that is why it is important to begin taking the folic acid PRIOR to conception. That is assuming of course you plan your pregnancy - which is not always the case as with mine. Kathy V. RNY 10/15/03 EDD 10/19/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 you also have to realize the longer you are out form surgery the less you malabsorb, so this might not be true for someone who is 1,2,3 yrs form surgery. Re: Folic Acid The Director of Fetal Medicine at my hospital said for future pregnancies becasue of my bypass that I would need to take 4mg of folic acid daily for at least 3 mo prior to conception. I beleive that is the same as 4000 mcg but someone with better math knowledge may be able to confirm that? This is because of malabsorbtion and in an effort to avoid neural tube defects such as spina bifida or anencephaly. The neural tube in babies develops in the first 3 weeks of gestation so that is why it is important to begin taking the folic acid PRIOR to conception. That is assuming of course you plan your pregnancy - which is not always the case as with mine. Kathy V. RNY 10/15/03 EDD 10/19/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Yeah like me. I got my labs back and they are all great. In fact I had more B12 in my ssytem than I needed and I had more iron than I needed. The doc was very happy with me. I'm ummm...going to be 2 years in August. Aaliyah > you also have to realize the longer you are out form surgery the less you malabsorb, so this might not be true for someone who is 1,2,3 yrs form surgery. > > Re: Folic Acid > > > The Director of Fetal Medicine at my hospital said for future > pregnancies becasue of my bypass that I would need to take 4mg of > folic acid daily for at least 3 mo prior to conception. > > I beleive that is the same as 4000 mcg but someone with better math > knowledge may be able to confirm that? This is because of > malabsorbtion and in an effort to avoid neural tube defects such as > spina bifida or anencephaly. > > The neural tube in babies develops in the first 3 weeks of gestation > so that is why it is important to begin taking the folic acid PRIOR > to conception. That is assuming of course you plan your pregnancy - > which is not always the case as with mine. > > Kathy V. > RNY 10/15/03 > EDD 10/19/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2004 Report Share Posted March 20, 2004 I'm curious - I've never heard that the amount you mal-absorb changes with the length of time after yor surgery. Why would that change? My understanding is that the main reason RNY paitents mal absorb is the portion of the small intestine that absorbs most of the vitamins and minerals has been removed. This does not change. Your pouch may stretch and the supliment may break down sooner but there is still a specific part of the intestine where that mineral used to be absorbed that is now missing, forever. This is how it was explained to me. It is a life long issue. The Pernatologist said to take 4mg in ALL FUTURE PREGNANCIES - not just ones that happen right away. As far as the labs go - All of my labs are great too. But I checked, and they are not testing for a folic acid level, the lab tech (probably not the best person to know) was not even sure of a test for that. It is not part of the regular gastric bypass pannel nor is it something that you OB regularly tests for when they order your labs. Better safe then sorry. Again, the thing is, by the time you know your pregnant, the time has more then likely passed that you can take more folic acid to help prevent neural tube defects, which is the reason folic acid is recommended for women trying to get pregnant. In all women, not just wls women, it is recommended before pregnancy occurs - just not in that mega dose - which by the way is best obtained in prescription form. Taking more through out pregnancy will not prevent damage that may have occured in those first weeks. > you also have to realize the longer you are out form surgery the less you malabsorb, so this might not be true for someone who is 1,2,3 yrs form surgery. > > Re: Folic Acid > > > The Director of Fetal Medicine at my hospital said for future > pregnancies becasue of my bypass that I would need to take 4mg of > folic acid daily for at least 3 mo prior to conception. > > I beleive that is the same as 4000 mcg but someone with better math > knowledge may be able to confirm that? This is because of > malabsorbtion and in an effort to avoid neural tube defects such as > spina bifida or anencephaly. > > The neural tube in babies develops in the first 3 weeks of gestation > so that is why it is important to begin taking the folic acid PRIOR > to conception. That is assuming of course you plan your pregnancy - > which is not always the case as with mine. > > Kathy V. > RNY 10/15/03 > EDD 10/19/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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