Calcium Citrate: What do you use?

[jesabuck30 16]

I use Twinlab bariatric Calcium wafers, $14 for 120 wafers..... Have to take 6 a day, 2 in AM 2 at noon and 2 before bed.... They are tolerable and perfect for us Bariatric patients

[jesabuck30 16]

Need to be mindful of all chews as they contain calories and carbs, my nut told me to steer clear of the delicious ones as we have to take so much a day!

[CrazyJaney 775]

I use the liquid Calcium and Vit D by Wellesse. I can't stand the metallic taste in the chewable a or giant pills.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I've actually decided to switch back to Wellesse liquid Calcium. I was really struggling swallowing even the Citracal Petites. I researched what would be the best chewable or liquid for me to take, looking at prices on Amazon since that's where I would buy from. Based on my research, here's what you would have to spend in terms of calories, carbs, and money to get 1000 mg/day for 30 days:

(and keep in mind that most post-wls patients are advised to get 1500 mg/day). Also my pricing was based on the fact that I have Amazon Prime, so shipping might be more for you if you don't have that or don't buy from Amazon at all.

Solaray sugar free Orange: 30 calories, 7 carbs, $26

Bariatric Advantage Calcium Chewy Bites: 80 calories, 20 carbs, $30

Bariatric Advantage 500 Calcium Chewy Bites: 30 calories, 8 carbs, $25

Celebrate Calcium Chews: 15 calories, 3 carbs, $17

vitacost sugar free Calcium Chews: 25 calories, 2 carbs, $17

Rainbow Light Chewable Calcium: 60 calories, 15 carbs, $24

Wellesse Liquid Calcium: 15 calories, 2 carbs, $12

[CrazyJaney 775]

I was totally hesitant to try the Wellesse but it's really good and no metallic taste. I have Amazon prime and I think I got 2 bottles for $23. I keep one at work and one at home so I don't forget. My NUT said 5ml 3 times a day instead of 7.5ml twice a day for better absorption. My labs were good at 1 month. They added extra D because I was at the low end of normal. Hoping my 3 month labs are good so I don't have to go to pills. I just can't tolerate that horrible metallic taste.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

@@CrazyJaney I don't know if it's a special sale or what but right now you can get the 2 pack of liquid Calcium for just under $13:

http://www.amazon.com/Wellesse-Calcium-Vitamin-Natural-16-Ounce/dp/B001G7R2NO/

[CrazyJaney 775]

I just got a shipment. Maybe it was 13 but I coulda swore it was 23. I'll check again and stock up. Thanks!