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This is also important for us:

"Acid rebound. Calcium carbonate may cause [/size]acid rebound: the stomach overcompensates for the high dose of calcium carbonate, which is alkaline, by churning out more acid. For that reason, people with a history of stomach ulcers are advised that they may not tolerate it and may have to switch to calcium citrate." [/size]

From [/size]http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/what_you_need_to_know_about_calcium

The bottom line is that there's a reason calcium citrate is the preferred form recommended by doctors and nutritionists for folks with VSG -- because it's safer and better absorbed.

Thank you- this is very interesting and beneficial to know. I will probably switch back to the BA chews. I do like them- it's just the other brand went down so much easier for me.

I will also bring this up with my NUT on my next visit. In my paperwork it actually says I can use either citrate or carbonate. With this new info I definitely prefer the citrate. I do produce a ton of acid (I always have- it definitely did not start when I started the carbonate ) so that may be why they have been working for me, however- I absolutely do not want to take something that could in fact cause even MORE acid. No thank you!!

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On what day do you start on these Vitamins? I'm day 2 or 3 and thought that might be a bit much. My nut hasn't called me back yet about it.

Wait for the call back there is no need to rush.
Thank you so much!

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Got the Bariatric Advantage caramel chews today. Wow! They are sooo good! Like caramel from a caramel apple. I could eat them all day.

So glad we have a forum we can ask and give advice from. Enjoying my new life as a sleever thanks to this support group. Cheers!

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I start Calcium on day 30 according to my NUT.

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You can call Bariatric Advantage and have them send you free samples to try. Its worth it. I like the orange and carmel the best.

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