What is best form of calcium?

I am 7 weeks post-op,with about 6 feet bypassed (lap mgb). Like many doctors, mine just recommends that we take Tums for calcium, but I have seen some posts on the graduate-ossg board about long-term post-ops running into problems with osteoporosis, even when taking Tums or other calcium supplements. Is there any consensus on what is the most effective way to get calcium? I'd particularly be interested in hearing from those 5 or more years out, especially women...thanks!

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