Question:
Has anyone seen the TV ad for Cal-Max?

I recently caught the tail-end of an infomercial for a product called Cal-Max. It is a powdered form of Calcium Gluconate that you mix with 8oz of hot water and it dissolves. You can add a tea bag or a little juice for flavor. I beleive a heaping teaspoon contains 1000 mg of Calcium G. Has anyone tried this? Can WLS patients take this? I am curious because I am having a hard time getting in all my pills and then 6 pills of calcium a day too. I haven't even started taking my iron yet. (I am 4 weeks post-op today). Thanks.    — Maureen P. (posted on June 18, 2001)

June 18, 2001
Hi I have seen the infomercial myself and am wondering if it worked as they say? Hope someone post something on this..cuz Im wondering too. Just thought I would post just to let you know I know what you are talking about.
   — CALIGIRL T.

June 18, 2001
But will it being in liquid form, er powder, push it through to quickly and make the absorbtion less efficient. I'm not sure but I would suspect it might be a problem. Good luck. :)
   — Meredith P.

June 18, 2001
I also saw the Cal Max ad and actually found a similar supplement that was a little less expensive that I am (so far) very happy with. Go to www.takecalcium.com for more info.
   — Lisa B.

June 19, 2001
Don't have any answers, but I've also seen that infomercial and wondered the same thing!
   — Karen F.

June 19, 2001
Yes ,I drink cal-max. I am two years post from lap RNY and it doesn't make any problems. It isn't the best flavored thing but, with some tea or juice it's ok. I don't know about the Cal. being as good as it should be with us passing things by faster but it does indeed make you relax and sleep 100% better. Hope this helps,God Bless Sarah Lindsey-lap rny-from size 28 to size 8,being half the woman is making me twice as happy!
   — sarah2cu