Question:
What are you using for Calcium supplement?

First off, I know this is a repeat question Jeannie, but I did a search of the archives and lots of the responses are so dated that I thought I would start a new thread. I was buying my chewable calcium from BB vitamins and noticed that they now only sell the 90 day supply. Since I like to purchase my supplements monthly, this won't work for me. Please tell me what Calcium Citrate you are using and if there is a website for it. Please do not reply if you are using Calcium Carbonate because I am only interested in the Citrate form. Thanks! Cathy    — kittycathy64 (posted on May 12, 2006)

May 12, 2006
I use the chewable calcium citrate wafers from Twinlab. They remind me of big sweet tarts. Even though I'm 3 years out and can swallow pills, I still use them. I take 2 after lunch and 2 after dinner - I kind of think of them as dessert! I've ordered from both of these sites with no problems.. http://www.sportsnutritionoutpost.com/sportsnutritionoutpost/twinlab-calcium-wafers.html http://www.papanature.com/store/ProductDetails.aspx?c=Herbs&pid=TWL-01008
   — Lori J.

May 12, 2006
Hi Cathy! I buy my calcium (not carbonate) off the net at www.vitalady.com they have it in the Pill form and in the powder form also... that is up to each individual as to what you wanna do... I also get my Tender Iron from her and it doent hurt my stomach like the other Irons have. good Luck flo
   — Flo

May 12, 2006
~Hello...i buy my calcium citrate from bariatricadvantage.com they come in 60-180 day supply and in (3) flavors cinnamon, mint, and chocolate (i like the chocolate!)
   — tiffany E.

May 12, 2006
I use the chews from Citracal. Yes, don't worry. They are calcium citrate. They come in chocolate, chocolate mint, caramel, lemon creme. They aren't sugar free but they are worth it. It's the only form of calcium i've been consistently able to force down.
   — newslady72712

May 12, 2006
I am using liquid Cal-Mag that is made by Vitamin Shoppe. Also when I can find it I buy the Citracal Chews (Lemon). Both have about 2 weeks worth in box/bottle. Price is about $7.00.
   — dcox94

May 13, 2006
I also use the citrical chews. I found them at walmart. I have a really hard time with any pill so these work great.
   — Tiff

May 13, 2006
I just switched from chewables to regular caplets. (I'm 5 months out from RNY). I use the same brand though - TwinLab. The content is the same too. You can get it online from Vitamin Shoppe: http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=TL-1828
   — blues-singer

May 13, 2006
Citracal + Vitamin D. The citracal chews have both. Vitamin D is essential in Calcium absorption. I have even been passing them out to all the women at work to encourage them to take in their calcium, including the non - WLS people.
   — **willow**

May 16, 2006
Since I'm almost 12 yrs out, I know we are bottomless calcium pits. I use capsules, UpCal D powder and the BA cinnamons, whatever is handy. I issue the caps in my pill packs, but add UpCal to my shakes and pop the BA's when I think of it and haven't just taken iron.
   — vitalady

July 2, 2006
I use Viactive Chews and they are GREAT. Walmart even has a buddy brand version of them that are cheaper. I stick w/ the name brand and they even have the chews in a MultiVitamin as well.
   — CHARLYLVN

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