I was wondering if anyone knows of any good supplements for Multivitamin and Calcium that is not that chalky chewable stuff. I need help because I just can't take it because those chewables makes me gag everytime. Anyone know of a liquid calcium or a very small capsule that I could take? Any suggestions would be nice.

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I get my Vitamins from www.bariatricchoice.com, the prices are reasonable and the quality is great! I've never seen a small calcium capsule...but they do have liquid options and calcium chews (I imagine similar to a gummy or carmel substance). I personally don't mind the chewable stuff and didn't even have problems swallowing the giant multi Vitamin from my surgeon's office. Anything on Bariatric Choice would be a great option!

I was wondering if anyone knows of any good supplements for multivitamin and calcium that is not that chalky chewable stuff. I need help because I just can't take it because those chewables makes me gag everytime. Anyone know of a liquid calcium or a very small capsule that I could take? Any suggestions would be nice.

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I keep it simple at Wal-Mart. In the beginning I did some of the kid stuff, but not I don't have a problem so I go with adult. Had to learn to make it work because my BP meds couldn't be cut and I have to take them. I do Biotein, B6, B12 and calcium as well as a multi. This is because of other issues I have. I do an Iron table weekly, cause it does bind me up. Found sizes that I thought I could handle and no problems.

What brand was it that you've tried and didn't like?

What brand was it that you've tried and didn't like?

I have tried BUILDING BLOCKS, Bariatric Advantage, AND Bariatric fusion. I think it just has to deal with the chewables.

I agree that Bariatric Advantage are horribly chalking and make me gag. I switched to One A Day Kids Complete (Scooby Doo). To me they taste great and I look forward to taking it everyday.

For calcium I do a generic brand of Viactiv. 2 a day. The chocolate chews taste like tootsie rolls to me so it is a little treat as well as a Vitamin.

Chewable Multi's I use Centrum. My pcp does NOT want me to use children's vits, but I know a lot of people do. They're really not complete enough for an adult, even if you're taking multiple pills. ( I know I'll get some disagreement, and that's fine).

Chewable Calcium... I like the lozenges by Bariatric Advantage. BA also makes a "Chewy Bites" calcium that is tasty. As bandsters we are advised to use calcium citrate as it is better absorbed in situations with reduced stomach acid.. with a smaller upper stomach (pouch), we do have reduced acid. Viactiv is Calcium Carbonate.

If you haven't tried Celebrate, you might write that company and ask for a sample. They're usually very generous in sending them.

If you can swallow calcium, the citracal Petites are a reasonable choice. I use a store brand of citracal petites.

Andrea @ www.wlsvitagarten.com has lots of info on Vitamins for the bariatric patient and will answer questions.

Hope this helps.

There is a new citrical gummies that tastes great. Go on their website, I found mine at walgreens. They also make one a days gummies for adult health now. Don't meet all my multi requirements, but more than childrens and better than nothing because I can't stand the chewables. I got mine at walgreens, but I also found them at target. Read the instructions though, 2 gummies is 1 serving