2 1/2 weeks post by-pass. I can't stand chewable Calcium Citrate, anyone recommend a non-chewable 500mg alternative? The ones I have are about the size of a thick quarter, and taste really gross to me. Thanks in advance.

I was told to take viactiv and they are palatable. Check with your center. I also took the tablets & they were nasty! But you definitely need a chewable for awhile. Also my nutritionist said if I ate dairy and drank milk daily they weren't as worried as if I was a patient that didn't.

Thanks, Inspiration and Shoshanna, very helpful information! I will check with my center again, and will check out your recommendations. I appreciate it, Tuesday will be three weeks post surgery.

@ Here's what I use and it tastes like the old fashion orange creamsicles. I love it! You can buy it at Walmart for $6.97 and it lasts 16 days taking 500mg twice a day (1/2 cap full).

My center's nutritionist has mentioned Citracal Petites and that they are small enough for most of their patients. I bought a calcium citrate powder that I can just have with a bite of something, basically tasteless in a very small quantity of powder.

And I just take a vitamin D chewable that's minty and small. BulkSupplements Pure Calcium Citrate Powder (250 grams) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F8I5XQU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_RxpAvb1AYNAFG

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And I just take a Vitamin D chewable that's minty and small. BulkSupplements Pure calcium citrate Powder (250 grams) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F8I5XQU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_RxpAvb1AYNAFG

Yes, this is exactly what I have! My Vitamin D 5000 units capsule is so tiny that it's totally swallowable. If I can stay away from anything chewable I will because I get so sick of things so quickly and they make me gag. My mom is the same way, so I blame her. I'm so grossed out by my sublingual B12 that I might have to go to the Nascobal, which is a $25 copay every month, whereas the SL B12 from costco is so much more economical. I might get to the point where I'll give myself the shots.

At vitamin world... orange is best

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And I just take a Vitamin D chewable that's minty and small. BulkSupplements Pure calcium citrate Powder (250 grams) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F8I5XQU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_RxpAvb1AYNAFG

Yes, this is exactly what I have! My vitamin D 5000 units capsule is so tiny that it's totally swallowable. If I can stay away from anything chewable I will because I get so sick of things so quickly and they make me gag. My mom is the same way, so I blame her. I'm so grossed out by my sublingual B12 that I might have to go to the Nascobal, which is a $25 copay every month, whereas the SL B12 from costco is so much more economical. I might get to the point where I'll give myself the shots.

Now Foods Vitamin D-3 5000 Iu Chewable, Mint, 120-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UEJATK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ACLAvb1PNXTPF

It's so small and tastes like a minty breath mint. Very very pleasant and not chalky at all.????

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I'm actually using Bariatric Advantage chewable tablets, not "caramels." But before I started doing these my surgeon had me on the calcium citrate pills that are target brand. They dissolve quickly. Good luck!!

My surgeon just recommended UPCAL D. It's a tasteless, odorless powder and very reasonable price. Check Amazon I get 120 packets for around $15. It can be sprinkled on food or added to drinks.

I myself dont like taking pills so my surgeon said i can take gummy vitamins, i have been able to find all of the pills in gummy form with exception to my iron pill and i have to say they are fantastic and they taste great too...its like your eating a gummy bear lol. The two brands i use are vitafusion for my multi vitamin which also covers the daily folic acid amount i have to take and vitamin c and spring valley for my calcium and B12. They are awesome

My surgeon just recommended UPCAL D. It's a tasteless, odorless powder and very reasonable price. Check Amazon I get 120 packets for around $15. It can be sprinkled on food or added to drinks.

FYI, plain calcium citrate powder is about a quarter of the price, also on Amazon. I just put it on my tongue and wash it down with Water. I prefer to take my D separately, though.