Are all calcium citrates really gross?

[Klolojadie 46]

So I know I'll have to take a lot of calcium citrate, my NUT said crunchy chewable. I've read everywhere that people hate this or that Calcium, but nowhere, which ones people like & keep calcium levels up. Vitamins also, anyone have any good suggestions?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I use the Bariatric Advantage calcium chews and really like them. They taste like candy to me. I like the caramel, chocolate, raspberry, and lemon.

[DangerMouse007 105]

I second the Bariatric Advantage chews. I've tried chocolate and raspberry and like them both; I'll buy lemon soon. I buy them off of Amazon; the price fluctuates but if you can get the 60-count bags for around $14 and free Prime shipping, I think that's pretty comparable or better than other places that don't have free shipping.

The only thing to worry about is that the expiration dates (at least from the ones I've bought) tend to be pretty short (a few months), but if you have to take a bunch per day (I take 4 per day), then you should be all right. In other words, I don't buy in bulk.

[catwoman7 11,223]

Bariatric Advantage chews or Calcet Creamy Bites. Both are great!

[Klolojadie 46]

Thank you! Are the Bariatric Advantage chews chewy or crunchy? My Nutritionist said only take crunchy Vitamins. How are your Calcium levels now?

[catwoman7 11,223]

the chews are chewy. I don't know why they'd insist on crunchy Vitamins and supplements. I've never heard that. I know we're supposed to avoid gummies, but not chewy things like Bariatric Advantage chews. Interesting.

p.s. my Calcium levels are normal.

[pmanley 45]

Great topic...i have to start taking them and will be picking some up today. Thanks for the suggestions.

[Dub 9,922]

Thank you! Are the Bariatric Advantage chews chewy or crunchy? My Nutritionist said only take crunchy Vitamins. How are your Calcium levels now?

They are very much like Starburst friut chews in terms of size and consistency.

Some in the line are flavored like dessert candies and some are more fruity. I've tried them all and like each. I'd order a couple different flavors, though.....so you can have variety. 500mg 90ct $32 (30 day supply).

[Klolojadie 46]

Wow not bad! Thank you ☺

[Klolojadie 46]

the chews are chewy. I don't know why they'd insist on crunchy Vitamins and supplements. I've never heard that. I know we're supposed to avoid gummies, but not chewy things like Bariatric Advantage chews. Interesting.

p.s. my Calcium levels are normal.

Thank you so much for this! She said because they don't absorb the same way as the crunchy ones, BUT your levels are good so that must not always be the case! From what everyone is saying ..and knowing myself..I need some of the Bariatric Advantage chews. I'm much more likely to take them all day if I'm not having a hard time getting them down. Thank you so much!

[tiggerbug 70]

I was told by my Dr that gummies are fine. I keep reading that other doctors say not to take them. I believe it's all surgeon preference. Where they get their differences who knows but it seems none of them are the same from pre-op diets, post-op diets to vitamins...

[beachgal2935 596]

@@Klolojadie Here's what I've been taking for almost 7 months - My Calcium Citrate/D3 is by Wellesse. It's a tasty liquid and you take a 1/2 oz. with Breakfast and dinner. I buy the 16 oz. bottle at my local Walmart for $6.97. If yours doesn't carry it, you can order it online from walmart.com. I order opurity Multivitamins (bypass and sleeve optimized) from the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury website. You just split them in half and take 1/2 (2 hours after your calcium) in the am and 1/2 (2 hours after your calcium) in the pm. It tastes like a berry flavored sweet tart - yum! The bottle contains a 90 day supply for $39.95 and the one I received just this week has an expiration date of 8/17! My 6 month post-op blood work came back with all levels spot-on so everything is working for me Best of luck choosing what's best for you!

[TristanNicole 169]

the chews are chewy. I don't know why they'd insist on crunchy Vitamins and supplements. I've never heard that. I know we're supposed to avoid gummies, but not chewy things like Bariatric Advantage chews. Interesting.

p.s. my Calcium levels are normal.

Thank you so much for this! She said because they don't absorb the same way as the crunchy ones, BUT your levels are good so that must not always be the case! From what everyone is saying ..and knowing myself..I need some of the Bariatric Advantage chews. I'm much more likely to take them all day if I'm not having a hard time getting them down. Thank you so much!

That's what I was worried about with chews, that the absorption wouldn't be that great, I started with the bariatric advantage tablet chewable a and Multivitamins but I only made it two weeks with them, I couldn't hardly get them down and it made me not want to take them. Today I went to costco and got the Vitafusion women's Multivitamin Gummy 220 gummies for 8.99 and the Vitafusion Calcium 2 bottles of 100 gummies for 10.99. costco does have a version of the bariatric calcium chews, they are Kirkland brand and are chocolate or caramel sugar free chews, 180 for 11.99. Hope this helps!

Also after I can get to the 8 week post op and I can take caps and tabs I'll switch to those.

Edited November 8, 2015 by TristanNicole

[catwoman7 11,223]

you could also check into Upcal D. It's a powdered calcium citrate that you can mix into food. It's kind of sweet, so I usually mix it into yogurt. Supposedly you can mix it into beverages, too, but it doesn't dissolve all that well - I have to keep shaking the drink before I take a swig....otherwise, the powder just collects on the bottom of my blender cup. I actually take calcium citrate in several forms - usually Upcal D in my morning yogurt, a couple of tablets at work (around lunch time), and a Bariatric Advantage chew or Calcet Creamy bite after dinner as my "dessert". I figure I'll absorb at least one of these forms....

[Klolojadie 46]

Thank you all so much! Jay to know that there are many things or there working for others makes me feel so much better! I know myself, if something is yuck..I'll not take it and do myself more harm than good for sure. Now I'm looking looking forward to trying some of these.