Calcium vs Calcium Citrate

[danihere 10]

So I went to buy my calcium citrate with Vitamin D ....chewable as I am only 11 days post-op. I ended up getting Calcium wafers with Vitamin d from Bariatric Support. I didn't even realize that it wasn't citrate until after I opened the bottle.....I cannot find much online regarding the difference in calcium vs calcium citrate....or even there is a difference....has anyone run into this?   

Edited February 16, 2015 by danihere

[esskay77 785]

I bought those,too. I don't know the difference but I showed them to my NUT and he wasn't so much against them for my Calcium because of citrate or not. He did object to the price. I could never find calcium citrate chewables other than these. I assume someone else will pipe up with a good answer. I still prefer chewables but now buy Citracal from CVS which was recommended by my NUT. Unfortunately, I couldn't find chewables.

But I would also love to hear the difference as well.

[tamg26k 479]

I think those are what I took during the first month or so after surgery. I then switched to the soft chewables from Bariatric Advantage but only took those for a very short period of time. I now take a calcium citrate capsule that I get from Vitamin Shoppe and haven't had any problems. I've been taking them since October without any problems. They are only 250 mg so I take 2 capsules, 3 times a day. I also take Vitamin D in the morning as well. I hated the taste of the chewables!

[lucky2014 90]

You are good that's what my nutrition said take two in am and two in pm it's has citrate but 2hours from your Iron

[danihere 10]

Thank you all for your input!! Much appreciated and very helpful!

[MrsGibson711 10]

So I went to buy my calcium citrate with Vitamin D ....chewable as I am only 11 days post-op. I ended up getting Calcium wafers with vitamin d from Bariatric Support. I didn't even realize that it wasn't citrate until after I opened the bottle.....I cannot find much online regarding the difference in calcium vs calcium citrate....or even there is a difference....has anyone run into this? ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1424051665.928708.jpg ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1424051720.702668.jpg ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1424051759.605673.jpg

I take these, recommended by my nurse and surgeon who also had the RNY....And they were easy to find at my local walgreens. On top of that they taste like toosie rolls..

Edited February 17, 2015 by MrsGibson711

[lucky2014 90]

Mrsgibson may i ask how may do you take a day ? Morning and afternoon im 3 days post op

[MrsGibson711 10]

Mrsgibson may i ask how may do you take a day ? Morning and afternoon im 3 days post op

I take 3 a day, 2 hours a part. My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow at 12 noon.. A typical day for me would be 1 Multivitamin when I wake, 1 Calcium chew for Breakfast, 1 calcium chew for lunch, 1 multivitamin for dinner and 1 calcium chew before bed. As long as they are 2 hours apart from each other you can take them at the times that works best for you.

Edited February 22, 2015 by MrsGibson711

[lucky2014 90]

Thanks i had my surgery last Thursday i was very blessed i had a lot of dry heaving from anesthesia but the next day recovered come home with no pain pill no pain at all no sickness didnt hit my Protein or Water goals since I've been home only got half way but today i reached 60 grams of protein : ) now have to reach 64oz of water todayi wish you luck toward your new life take it slow when sipping and walk as soon as you can for gas if you need some for the pain please ask stay ahead of the game if you can i was released the net day praying for a speedy recovery ♡

[MrsGibson711 10]

Thanks i had my surgery last Thursday i was very blessed i had a lot of dry heaving from anesthesia but the next day recovered come home with no pain pill no pain at all no sickness didnt hit my Protein or Water goals since I've been home only got half way but today i reached 60 grams of protein : ) now have to reach 64oz of water todayi wish you luck toward your new life take it slow when sipping and walk as soon as you can for gas if you need some for the pain please ask stay ahead of the game if you can i was released the net day praying for a speedy recovery ♡

Same to you hun! Thats awesome you are feeling great so soon and without any meds is amazing.....Im hoping to be released the next day also, so im going to try my best to do everything thats required. I got my liquid vicodin prescription filled last week and its put up in the closet ready in case I need it when I come home. Lol, hopefully I wont need it either. Good luck to you on your journey! This is a huge commitment towards a healthier life and I am ready for the change.... ????????????????????

[lucky2014 90]

Sounds good : ) I'll be here waiting for your post get some rest tonight and good luck

[drmeow 323]

So I went to buy my Calcium citrate with Vitamin D ....chewable as I am only 11 days post-op. I ended up getting Calcium wafers with Vitamin D from Bariatric Support. I didn't even realize that it wasn't citrate until after I opened the bottle.....I cannot find much online regarding the difference in calcium vs calcium citrate....or even there is a difference....has anyone run into this? ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1424051665.928708.jpgImageUploadedByBariatricPal1424051720.702668.jpgImageUploadedByBariatricPal1424051759.605673.jpg

It says right on the label you posted "calcium(as calcium citrate tetrahydrate)

It is citrate!

You can't get calcium that is not part of a combination such as calcium citrate or (more commonly calcium carbonate) - the mineral calcium doesn't exist on its own. Calcium carbonate is what is in tums, etc. and is not quite as well absorbed or used as calcium citrate, that's all.

Edited February 26, 2015 by drmeow