ashleywi 19 Posted January 21, 2013 I need to start Calcium (500) and was wondering which ones are popular? Which do you like and where do you get them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moregoodtimes 331 Posted January 21, 2013 Kirkland chocolates from costc...economical and yummy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hm734 228 Posted January 21, 2013 I second the Kirkland sugar free chews. They taste a lot like a tootsie roll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted January 21, 2013 My favorite chew has been the Bariatric Advantage Calcium chew. I eat 6 a day, but do split them up as to have 2 per major meal time. Be careful not to take them with Iron because calcium and iron, when taken together, cancel out the benefits of each. The Kirkland chews are yummy, but they are also made of calcium carbonate rather than calcium citrate. Calcium carbonate is not absorbed as well and most doctors recommend taking calcium citrate. This is a shame because calcium carbonates from costco (Kirkland) taste really good and are far less expensive considering the amount of chews required by WLS patients. I order my chews from a supplier on Amazon and this is really convenient as it comes right to my door. I believe I purchase a new order every week or 1.5 week. It adds up, but is a small price to pay considering the many benefits of being healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moregoodtimes 331 Posted January 21, 2013 OMG... You are soooo right! Darn...this is the second time I have known what to buy and got caught up in all the choices and ended up with the wrong thing in my hand when all was said and done! The other time was Protein powder... Grabbed one, ran home home opened it and ended up with an unreturnable big tub of protein that was not isolate. The give away was that it did not mix correctly! New rule ... Double check every item before checking out! It does not pay to rush! Ugh...so now I run off to order the correct chewable! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted January 21, 2013 OMG... You are soooo right! Darn...this is the second time I have known what to buy and got caught up in all the choices and ended up with the wrong thing in my hand when all was said and done! The other time was Protein powder... Grabbed one' date=' ran home home opened it and ended up with an unreturnable big tub of Protein that was not isolate. The give away was that it did not mix correctly! New rule ... Double check every item before checking out! It does not pay to rush! Ugh...so now I run off to order the correct chewable![/quote'] I feel for you. Trust me, I have made the same mistakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleywi 19 Posted January 21, 2013 Thank you for the information. I didn't know that I was supposed to be looking for a particular kind of Calcium chew (beyond one that tastes good). Very helpful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoodE2shoes 32 Posted January 21, 2013 Caltrate. - chocolate toffee. 2x per day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stef 264 Posted January 21, 2013 I like the Bariac Advantace calcium citrate "chewy bites". The raspberry and caramel are my favorites. I liked the lemon best before surgery but now there's something vaguely off-putting about them so I haven't been eating those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted January 21, 2013 I like the Bariac Advantace calcium citrate "chewy bites". The raspberry and caramel are my favorites. I liked the lemon best before surgery but now there's something vaguely off-putting about them so I haven't been eating those. Another BA caremel fan here. They are the best and sometimes I sneak an citrate caramel in the day when I want the taste of caramel. I also have tried strawberry and chocolate, but do not like them as much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtvTxn 1,262 Posted January 21, 2013 I need to start Calcium (500) and was wondering which ones are popular? Which do you like and where do you get them? My doctor wanted me to find/take calcium citrate. I do NOT like the chalky ones, but found choc chews from Bariatric Advantage on line. They are like little Tootsie Rolls. I take four per day, 2 each time. They are 250 mg. Free shipping if you have it set up to auto ship monthly or every two months, whatever. It's a great deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted January 21, 2013 My doctor wanted me to find/take calcium citrate. I do NOT like the chalky ones' date=' but found choc chews from Bariatric Advantage on line. They are like little Tootsie Rolls. I take four per day, 2 each time. They are 250 mg. Free shipping if you have it set up to auto ship monthly or every two months, whatever. It's a great deal.[/quote'] I wish I could buy bigger bags of the BA chews eating 6 a day. I run out often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AStephenson 159 Posted January 22, 2013 I like the Bariatric Advantage lemon chews and am using them now. When I got my sampler box from them there was a SUPER YUMMY Calcium chew in there called "creamy bites"..It was chocolate, and tasted just like a truffle!! I looked those up and they were kinda pricey so I stuck with the cheaper ones by BA.< /p> Here's a link if you'd like to check them out... http://www.creamybites.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geminidrive 389 Posted January 22, 2013 All of them are nasty, not a fan. Yuck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleywi 19 Posted January 22, 2013 I like the Bariac Advantace calcium citrate "chewy bites". The raspberry and caramel are my favorites. I liked the lemon best before surgery but now there's something vaguely off-putting about them so I haven't been eating those. Good call. Got these today (caramel) and they are really tasty!! Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
