Jazzzyjay 222 Posted February 8, 2017 I'm having a hard time getting in three calcium citrate chewables a day. If I'm lucky I get in two.i believe it's because of the two hours I have to space it between my Multivitamin. I'm concerned about the long term effects this could have on my body. Any suggestions?Sent from my Y538 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted February 9, 2017 Heres what I do: 8am: Multi - Vit 11am: Calcium 2pm: Calcium 5pm: Calcium 8pm: Multi - Vit 1 Jazzzyjay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzzyjay 222 Posted February 9, 2017 Heres what I do: 8am: Multi - Vit 11am: Calcium 2pm: Calcium 5pm: Calcium 8pm: Multi - Vit Thank you. I'll set that same schedule for myself. What brand of Calcium are you taking?Sent from my Y538 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted February 9, 2017 Calcichew D3 Forte. I get it from my GP. I dont chew them, just let them melt in my mouth. I quite like them Kate 1 Jazzzyjay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danaymacklin 177 Posted February 9, 2017 Take a higher dosage and only take two like me:) I use Bariatric Advantage and the Carmel is like eating candy! The coconut is good too. Ordering other Flavors today and they have sample packs you can order. I only do the chews not chewable chalky tasting stuff makes it more tolerable.Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App 1 Jazzzyjay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondie66 271 Posted February 10, 2017 The Vitamin sch can get confusing!! I take two Multivitamins in morning. Then 2 cal citrate and d (in same tablet) at lunch and then 2 again before bed. This seems to work well for me my blood tests since doing this are good. I don't need B12 but most people would need to take a dissolvable table of 1000 every other day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App 1 Jazzzyjay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondie66 271 Posted February 10, 2017 Like to try the Bariatric Advantage chewables but not easily available where I live Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App 1 Jazzzyjay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danaymacklin 177 Posted February 10, 2017 The Vitamin sch can get confusing!! I take two multivitamins in morning. Then 2 cal citrate and d (in same tablet) at lunch and then 2 again before bed. This seems to work well for me my blood tests since doing this are good. I don't need B12 but most people would need to take a dissolvable table of 1000 every other day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal AppAre you spacing each of them out every 2 hours? I too take my two Multi Vitamins in the AM but not both one at 9AM then the next at 11AM followed by same guidelines for lunch and dinner with Calcium and Iron.< br>Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App 1 Jazzzyjay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danaymacklin 177 Posted February 10, 2017 Like to try the Bariatric Advantage chewables but not easily available where I live Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal AppSame her. I order them of their website and they deliver quickly!Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzzyjay 222 Posted February 10, 2017 I have the Bariatric Advantage chews in orange. I don't like them. I recently got their cinnamon flavored chewables. I like those much better. Can I take two in the morning and then one at night? Do they HAVE to be split throughout the day?. I think if I could do two together I could get them all in. Sent from my Y538 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danaymacklin 177 Posted February 10, 2017 I have the Bariatric Advantage chews in orange. I don't like them. I recently got their cinnamon flavored chewables. I like those much better. Can I take two in the morning and then one at night? Do they HAVE to be split throughout the day?. I think if I could do two together I could get them all in. Sent from my Y538 using the BariatricPal AppAre they the chewy bites vs chewables? In the chewy bites I have tried the dark cherry, strawberry watermelon, and Carmel are great! The coconut was decent but not as good as the above. I was told you can't take 2 at the same time because your body only has capacity to absorb one at a time which is why they say take one every 2 hours.Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App 1 shawnak911 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzzyjay 222 Posted February 10, 2017 Are they the chewy bites vs chewables? In the chewy bites I have tried the dark cherry, strawberry watermelon, and Carmel are great! The coconut was decent but not as good as the above. I was told you can't take 2 at the same time because your body only has capacity to absorb one at a time which is why they say take one every 2 hours.Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal AppOK Yes they are the chewy ones. I don't like them because it feels like it takes me forever to chew them down and I don't care for the taste it leaves in my mouth. Sent from my Y538 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danaymacklin 177 Posted February 10, 2017 OK Yes they are the chewy ones. I don't like them because it feels like it takes me forever to chew them down and I don't care for the taste it leaves in my mouth. Sent from my Y538 using the BariatricPal AppI would suggest telling them that and sending them back for a replacement to at least try another flavor. Never had this problem perhaps because I haven't tried the orange:)Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App 1 Jazzzyjay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summerleigh 13 Posted February 10, 2017 I ended up going with the Upcal dissolving Calcium powder, I was a little hesitant at first but glad I did because you really do not notice it at all! It's a very fine tasteless powder and I put a scoop in my Protein Shake, mix into yogurt and even in Water and you cannot tell it's there. I don't like the chewy stuff that gets stuck in your teeth so this works for meSent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App 1 Jazzzyjay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites