calcium
I too spoke with the nutritionist and she stated that Viactive was fine. I told her I had read contrary info and she still said that Viactive was fine. I ordered chewable calcium citrate from Bariatric advantage because I figured "why not have a more absorable calcium". EMMC has a great program and I am sure that either is fine. I am bring the information to my three week follow up and will let you all know what their response is.
Weight includes 21 Pounds lost on 2 Week Pre-op Diet
I have been taking the Building Blocks bariatric vits and calcium since before surgery. I tolerate them very well, still taking chewables cause I like them. Last time I ordered I got Calcium pills which I don't like, the chewies were chocolate, so I have 2 containers of calcium and they are citrate plus Vit D and magnsium i will sell cheap and mail them to you. I am going to get chewies again from www.bbvitamins.com
It was magic when she realized who she had become...
Kate
Highest Pre-op right after Surgery Current Goal
236 213 219 140 130
96 lbs lost and gone forever!! To God goes the Glory!
Finally it moved!
I think, because EMMC has us taking 1800 MG that the malabsorption thing is a null point. We are taking 3 times the recommended dose, so even with malabsorption we get the calcium benefit.
I discovered Nature's Choice calcium chews. They're about 1/2 the price of Viactive and just as good. Wal Mart sells them. The caramel is yummy.
I discovered Nature's Choice calcium chews. They're about 1/2 the price of Viactive and just as good. Wal Mart sells them. The caramel is yummy.
Emily SW 320, Pre Surg 271.3, Lowest 189.8 Current 212.9 GW -155-188
Continuing the weight loss journey 10 pound goals at a time. June 2011
Emily -
EMMC changes their protocols frequently - they have me taking 1200 2x daily as well as some others that work with me. I've found that you can't make a blanket statement for what EMMC requires - I work with people who are 6 plus years out on up to just had surgery and there are some differences for all of us.
EMMC changes their protocols frequently - they have me taking 1200 2x daily as well as some others that work with me. I've found that you can't make a blanket statement for what EMMC requires - I work with people who are 6 plus years out on up to just had surgery and there are some differences for all of us.
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