iron help

i have low iron, im currently taking feosol carbonyl iron. it has 45 mg of elemental iron per pill. the box says thats equal to 225mg of ferrous sulfate USP. i take it with vit C to help me absorb it better. i take it 3 times a day.  i have a few questions since i dont understand aything about the iron. im trying to increase my iron as fast as possible since im hoping for a tummy tuck soon and i know its important that my vitamin levels are on point.

am i taking enough?
how many mg of vit C do i need for each dose of iron?
can i take more than 1 dose or pill of iron at a time or do our bodies only absorb a certain amount?

Weird. I just  posted a reply directing you to poet_kelly on the RnY board and it's not showing up?!

Anywho, bottom line:  she is very knowledgeable in all of this supplement area and your best bet is to either post over there or send her a PM. 

She has truly studied the ASBMS guidelines for all supplement and really knows her stuff - I'm sure she would be glad to help you.

Best of luck on your journey and congrats on the upcoming tummy tuck=)

How low is low?

Check the post:
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/rny/4427899/3-years-out-an d-ferritins-a-2-Iron-suggestions/

To correct your deficiency, shoot for 300mg elemental iron, so 6-7 of the ones you've got. You'd need 2000mg of C to keep the ratio. More C is fine, too.

You can take it all at one time. No caffeine, dairy, egg or whole grain, any other vites, minerals or meds. Separate it by one hour, either side, minimum.