xocats

Thanks LQ for the info. I am going to try the Caltrate chewables. They sound tasty. I'll check out the wal-mart brand kids chewables too. This is a long term deal so I want to save money where I can.
At least I won't be spending my money on Kit Kat Bars.

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HAMPTON5555

Just a thought....I think the Caltrate are not the right kind of calcium. I think we need Citrate calcium and I beleive Caltrate is the other kind. (can't remember the name carbonate??)

We can absord the citrate calcium better after wls. Check with Tracie, or your Dr.

Rain

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12-27-04 Dr. Callery (Open RNY)
296 before pre-op
285/164/155 5'7"1/2

"Where you are matters more, if you remember where you've been."
"It's the journey, not the destination!!!"

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Hi Rain,
I just started another thread about the difference between the two calciums. Thanks for your feedback.

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TabFox

I've done the Walmart kiddie chewables and just started on the Centrum chewables. I haven't had any problems with them. I also chew 4 Tums EX or the walmart brand everyday. I remember that early post-op I tried the Caltrate and crushed it up. I got very very sick. I don't think it was the type of calcium, but rather a piece got stuck for a little while. My surgeon and nutritionist recommends the Tums.

Tabitha
Open 5/26/04
321/181/???

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I recommend that everyone interested in the calcium issue ck. out the calcium carbonate vs citrate new thread under nutrition. There is much to think about & learn.

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Groovey kinda Love

Hey Christina,
Are you on a prenatal as well? my doctor told us we would be on a prenantal and a chewable vit. for the rest of our lives. He said the prenatal picks up where the chewable wont. just a suggestion.

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Lap RNY April~21~2005
09~30~2003...Dr. Phil Rossi's Referal to Insurance
04~21~2005...260lbs BMI49.9
08~01~2005... One~Der~Land
09~27~2005 Century Club...160
04~21~2006...135 BMI 25.5
04~21~2007...110 BMI 20.1
130 personal Goal ~below goal
140 Dr. Phil Rossi's Goal
06~19~07...first plastics apointment

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LAD

WOW! So many vitamins, so many opinions. I started taking the Centrum Chewable immediately post op and have had no problems. We don't start calcium until 3 mo. out and then it has to have zinc and magnesium in it for better absorbability. Good luck

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1-18-05 Open
372/237/160

"The only limits are, as always, those of vision." James Broughton
"First rule of holes: if you're in one, stop digging." Denis Healey

Christina

We only are to take multivitamins now. We only did the bugs bunny (the only sugar free) chewable in the beginning because the bigger ones were hard to swallow and digest. I take 2 multivitamins a day. Right now I am taking the one a day carb smart. (What do you think of those ones Tracie?) and they seem to be doing good for me. I sometimes take pre-natal ones but it depends on what is on sale. Basically I try and do the best I can with them. I am religiously taking the multivits now.. afraid not to, as I know the consequences now..

Good luck to you..

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Open RNY 03/31/2004
274/128/137 (131 Per Dr. C)
BMI: 47 / 22

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"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford

Groovey kinda Love

anything equate (walmart brand) knocks me out! I'm such a wimp lol

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Lady Susie~Q
Lap RNY April~21~2005
09~30~2003...Dr. Phil Rossi's Referal to Insurance
04~21~2005...260lbs BMI49.9
08~01~2005... One~Der~Land
09~27~2005 Century Club...160
04~21~2006...135 BMI 25.5
04~21~2007...110 BMI 20.1
130 personal Goal ~below goal
140 Dr. Phil Rossi's Goal
06~19~07...first plastics apointment

TT Gym Rat Member #47

Groovey Bear