Re: re: Iron supplement timing

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In a message dated 6/2/01 2:13:41 AM, duodenalswitch writes:

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> I am taking a prescription strength iron supplement twice a day -- I was

> slightly anemic before surgery. To take it on an empty stomach, I think

> I'm supposed to take it at least 1 hour before eating or two or more

> hours after eating. Do I have those times right?

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Lori B: Yes, this is right. It's 1 hour before a meal or 2-3 hours after a

meal. Always on an empty stomach (although my nutritionist said I could take

it with some crackers if the pills made me naseous).

I've been taking them before bed and then in the morning when I wake up

before breakfast. I find I'll forget to take them during the day b/c I won't

remember 2-3 hours after a meal or 1 hour before~!

all the best,

lap DS with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

four months post-op and still feelin' fab!

pre-op: 307 lbs/bmi 45

now: 251 lbs (still goin' down! yahoo!)