Iron and calcium
We need calcium three or four times a day. The ASMBS says we need 1500-2000 mg a day and we can only absorb about 500 mg at a time.
The ASMBS also says to start our multi and iron as soon as we are discharged from the hospital.
The ASMBS also says to start our multi and iron as soon as we are discharged from the hospital.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Iron does not affect the absorption of calcium. Calcium, more than about 300 mg, blocks the absorption of iron.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
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