Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Calcium chews-what's your favorite



Recommended Posts

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

Kirkland chocolates from costc...economical and yummy.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      Gearing up for my consult 01/14! Starting to get a little nervous.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×