Well not really lol but I have not been able to get my fluids in bc water taste absolutely gross to me so today I finally got my crystal light and I'm sip sip sipping away!! My headache is gone and I feel sooooo much better...Oh and I have not been able to take all my vitamins bc they are too big and are gross crushed so I finally got some multivitamin chewables yay! Do you guys know any calcium chewables that I can get from like a drug store or vitamin stores?!

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

Mine are calcium caltrate!

DOS 12/17/12

Sorry citrate!

DOS 12/17/12

What is the website for the chewable vitamins !

www.bariatricfusion.com

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!

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!

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!

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

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.

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

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

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!

I need other ideas for protein. I am sick of protein shakes. Please help with other ways to make protein meals.

I need other ideas for Protein. I am sick of protein shakes. Please help with other ways to make protein meals.

Omg you and me both its takes me an hour to drink 8oz of mine >_< but Ive been eating tuna pureed which has 11g of protein and Ill blend in a boiled egg which is about 6-7g of protein...but thats all I have lol great question!