how are you spacing out your calcium?

[higher 966]

I tried searching for a coherent answer and couldn't find one. My nutritionist just says not to take my Calcium at the same time as my multi w/ Iron.< /p>

I'm taking 2 BariMelt calcium citrates a day which are 50 mg each. They are trash by the way, don't buy them. I'm just finishing the bottle because I hate the idea of spending any more on Vitamins than I already have. I take my first multi w/iron in the AM at Breakfast along with my Ursodiol. At night I take my second dose of each of those.

I've been taking my 2 calcium midday, usually after I eat. Does that sound right? I started out taking one each with my multi AM and PM but my nutritionist says not to do that.

I should add that I'm concerned about taking this correctly because I have celiac disease which predisposes me to bone density issues.

[JamieLogical 8,684]

I took my Calcium at lunch and before bed. My Multi-Vitamin first thing in the morning and when i got home from work.

[reree6898 1,164]

Space out the two Calcium so that your body can absorb it more. Also make sure to keep two hours between the calcium and the Vitamin with Iron. For me I take my two Multi Vitamins with iron by 8am, then a b complex a bit later, then about 10:30 I take one calcium. Then at 1:30 I take the second calcium and a Biotin. I am almost 11 months out and have had perfect labs at all my post op visits.

[higher 966]

@@reree6898 thank you, very helpful! it's ok to take both multis w/iron at once?

[reree6898 1,164]

@@reree6898 thank you, very helpful! it's ok to take both multis w/iron at once?

I have been fine taking both of mine at once. I do the flintstones complete chewable ones.

[triplethreat 257]

I take the Vitamins at night and the Calcium in the morning and late afternoon. Does anyone take B1? The ones I have make me gag, pills are large and smelly. I'm thinking of B multi Patches if they have B12 and 1.

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[mistycal 81]

I do the same I take my multi and an Iron supplement for anemia in AM and the same in PM and my Calcium after lunch and before bed, I also take a sublingual B complex in the am, it's not that bad and it's only 1 oz!

[auntiem0502 17]

I'm on 500mg Calcium 3x per day. I take it about 9am, 2, and 7. I take my multi am first thing w/ B12, and pm 2 hours from the calcium. I buy the Bariatric Advantage chewies. chocolate, Caramel and Raspberry are the best.

Edited August 10, 2016 by auntiem0502

[chycky 671]

I tried searching for a coherent answer and couldn't find one. My nutritionist just says not to take my Calcium at the same time as my multi w/ Iron.

I'm taking 2 BariMelt calcium citrates a day which are 50 mg each. They are trash by the way, don't buy them. I'm just finishing the bottle because I hate the idea of spending any more on Vitamins than I already have. I take my first multi w/iron in the AM at Breakfast along with my Ursodiol. At night I take my second dose of each of those.

I've been taking my 2 calcium midday, usually after I eat. Does that sound right? I started out taking one each with my multi AM and PM but my nutritionist says not to do that.

I should add that I'm concerned about taking this correctly because I have celiac disease which predisposes me to bone density issues.

Omg I hate my Bari melts so much and can't wait until they are gone/I get to swallow pills again! But guess what the Bariatric Advantage calcium chewable tablets are worse. If I make it to an in person support group meeting I am bringing them to give away because I just can't.

I find it next to impossible to work in more than one calcium tablet right now. I don't feel this is a problem right now and I shared with my team as I do get calcium in 3 Protein shakes/broth per day on top of the one chewable. I have occasionally taken 2 one at lunch; but mostly one near dinner. I take my multi in morning and evening.