i was using a drinkable liquid Calcium for the past few months and just CANNOT now that i'm post op. it just doesn't sit well at ALL.

i asked my nut and she said i could maybe try a petite version of regular calcium and use a pill cutter, or look for a chewable.

does anybody know of a good chewable calcium OR other option? maybe Viactiv? gummy? i'm not sure which to try and don't want to do anything wrong. i'm only 8 days post op but doing awesome and don't want to mess up anything!

I've noticed a lot of people using Bariatric Advantage chewy bites or Celebrate chewable calcium. You can get them on Amazon, bariatric specialty websites, etc. You have to be really careful with gummies and brands that are not specifically made for people who have had bariatric surgery, as they are often made with calcium carbonate which is not what you need - be sure to look for something with calcium citrate. Good luck!

I take Citracal currently...I'm far enough out that a swallowable Vitamin is okay, but I still take the 'petite' ones (which aren't terribly petite). Chewable calcium citrate seems really expensive (all the money I'm saving by not eating I'm spending in Vitamins =P Worth it though!)

I did take Caltrate for a bit...mostly because I was in the store and couldn't remember which type of calcium I needed. My NUT was unhappy to say the least that I was taking the incorrect form. Unfortunately, a majority of the chewable calcium I managed to find in the stores around here was all carbonate. I was very glad to go to a swallowable pill.

My doctor and NUT frown upon gummies.

I recently switched to BA Chewable Caramel because the chewable pills were making me nauseous. The Caramel is almost a treat! I got the 500 mg so I only need to take 3 a day. I know you can get them on Amazon. I have gotten them from MyBariatricPantry...my favorite shop lately. When I checked they were cheaper than Amazon. I'm sure it's available direct from BA, but I haven't checked.

My doctor and NUT also frown on gummies too

Edited July 1, 201412 yr by hillgirly

I use the viactiv chocolate chews. I can't stomach the chewable ones and I was told not to take gummies.

I've been using the Bariatric Advantage chews. They were recommended by my nutritionist. I like them and feel they're working well. I get them (and all my vitamins) from www.bariatricchoice.com - the site is a lot less expensive than Amazon and had great customer service.

very good, it seems like Bariatric Advantage seems to be the front runner. i called the nut back and she agreed, said to get online and see about them, she would endorse my using them. perfect!