Are you taking any Omega-3's? Calcium Citrate (tabs or softgels)?

[Ashlegal 525]

My surgeon requested I take Omega-3's that include DHA and EPA. During the first month he suggested a liquid, well I never found one that was affordable and or convenient to travel with. After the first month he said I was allowed to move over to soft-gels but all the ones I have seen are HUGE!

Same with the calcium citrate. chewables are not a financially friendly means as most need you to chew 2-4 to get the base amount and I am required 1500 mg's a day. That would be 8 chews a day at 240 a month. If the average chewable cost between 15-20 bucks for 60, that alone could cost me almost $100 a month. Yikes!

Any suggestions? Thoughts? Ideas? Insults?

[beachgal2935 596]

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[winklie 518]

Lovaza, get a script and see if your insurance will cover it, if not they will certainly cover the generic version. Lovaza is fish oil on steroids. Take two softgels and toss into a blender with something, mix and enjoy.