question on taking vitamins after TAH/BSO

Iam 3wks post op and have not been taking any vitamins ....my doctor suggested taking a multi vitamin when I was released from the castle but I haven't been able to decide what to take and I read on some of the posts you should not take iron after a hysterectomy........I know I need to start calicum .....whick kind is easy on the stomach?? as my stomach seems to be easily upset depending what I take so any suggestions on what is a good daily vitamin with no iron .......

I take a regular multi-vitamin, calcium and vitamin C. I haven't had any problems with them upsetting my stomach, I just don't take them on an empty stomach.

I take a multi vitamin, Vit C and Rx Metanx(B's/folic acid). I was told Calcium Citrate was best. My multi Vit has the calcium carbonate, so I might add another to it.

How do all of you take yours? Do you split them up and take in am/pm or ?
Especially wondering about the "cocktail mixture" I've seen posted. It seems to be a lot of pills and was curious about how was best to take them?
Thanks

I had never heard of NOT taking iron after a hyterectomy. As a matter of fact my DR asked me to take a multivitamin WITH iron. Why shouldn't we take iron?

From what I have read..women over 50 or menopausal do not need additional iron supplements. Iron is mostly excreted from the body during our periods and since we no longer have those...addtional iron can be more of a risk to our health rather than a benefit.

I have used an iron skillet for years to cook with and I figure what I get from that and a bowl of oatmeal will be enough.

I think it is being suggested now that women need to add more Vit. D to the diet which I have also started doing.

oops....meant to say postmenopausal

i have allways had a hard time taking vitamins so i take the flintstone chewables,have for years. i am now taking the calcium citrate with vitamin d,it is fine with my sensitive stomach.