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Check with doc before taking gummies something about we can't absorb them. I am sure someone will ring in and say exactly why we aren't suppose to have them. My surgeon doesn't even start you on Calcium till your 3 months post op

Yup...no gummies recommended by mynsurgeon either...some problem with absorption.

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Everything I'm finding online says citrical is from tri Calcium phosphate' date=' not citrate. Bummer. I was getting excited.[/quote']

They must have changed the formula. I guess companies go with whats cheapest. Guess its back to nasty Wellesse

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Im sorry for recommending those!! im 2 years out and they work for me my Calcium and Vitamin D levels are always fine! We have to remember all our bodies are different and we have to do whats best for us individually!

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Im sorry for recommending those!! im 2 years out and they work for me my Calcium and Vitamin d levels are always fine! We have to remember all our bodies are different and we have to do whats best for us individually!

Do not be sorry!! You only gave me a suggestion based on your own personal experience and it works for you...it's not Ike you meant harm or anything...I agree everyone's body is different. I highly appreciate everyone input and suggestions!

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My doc has you take 2 flint stones complete.....it's awesome' date='my 8 year old and I can share! He lays them out on the counter when he skews his so momma will be healthy.

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251[/quote']

Me too, they aren't the yummiest but I've has worse for sure!

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My Dr has me chewing a couple of tums every day for Calcium. They are actually pretty good!

And that proves that we can absorb other than only citrate because tums arent. I think certain people dont absorb as well as others, thus making the docs recommend the citrate all the time in case. Im glad everyone is doing what works. Sometimes you have to figure that out on your own.

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And that proves that we can absorb other than only citrate because tums arent. I think certain people dont absorb as well as others' date=' thus making the docs recommend the citrate all the time in case. Im glad everyone is doing what works. Sometimes you have to figure that out on your own.[/quote']

Exactly....I couldn't have said it be myself...thanks :)

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At my visit today I asked my surgeon about the types of Calcium. He explained that citrate is preferred because you don't need stomach acid or food to help with the absorbtion process. Carbonate needs stomach acid and/or food in order to absorb. For the first 6 months, most of us are on acid blockers so some may be absorbed, just not as much/as well as citrate. Also, whichever you take you need to include Vitamin D for absorbtion. This usually isn't a problem since most calciums also incluide D. I have taken calcium citrate for years because I didn't have to take it with food. Sorry if I ruffled anyone's feathers. Take whatever you and your medical team are ok with. I believe most of us want to be helpful sharing what we have learned through experience, MD instructions and research. We all learn from each other. If anyone is interested, this article has more information re calcium post WLS

http://voices.yahoo.com/how-choose-best-calcium-supplement-after-a-4842152.html

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thanks a bunch! My doc said that I didn't have to take the Calcium until I'm 3wks out and just to focus on the multivitamins! Thanks everyone!

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