"I can't say enough good things about this product, especially since it has been reformulated into a finer powder that stays suspended in liquids longer. Loose calcium powder (with vitamin D) comes in a canister with its own scoop. The scoop is less than a teaspoon. One tiny scoop gives 500 mg of elemental calcium citrate - equal to 3 regular capsules of calcium citrate. It mixes in any liquid or moist food without adding any taste at all and almost no texture. Great to mix in protein drinks for a perfect way to make sure you get all your calcium spaced throughout the day. I have taken it regularly for several years and my dexa scans have improved!! The dexa tech was so impressed that she asked me to bring her info on the product. I'm totally sold on it. "
"I was hospitalized at Shands for my original surgery and then again at one month due to a stricture. I found the staff to be very accomodating and the care very good. I did have problems with the dietary staff - they struggled to get my diet correct in spite of repeated attempts to remedy the situation. Just as with any medical situation, you have to take an active part in seeing that your care is correct for you and you need to be your own advocate. But I found that requesting what I needed/wanted in a pleasant way (persistent if necessary) resulted in my needs being met by pleasant staff."
"01/15/02 - I had originally contacted the office of Dr. Marema, but have since changed my mind and will now have Dr. Hocking as my surgeon. I sent an email requesting information and have since had several contacts with Dr. Hocking via email. I am very impressed with these contacts. I have an initial appointment scheduled with him on 01/25/02.
02/16/02 - My meeting with Dr. Hocking went even better than anticipated. He spent over an hour and a half with my husband and me answering our questions and explaining his perspective. He is a great listener, answers questions directly, and provides detailed information. His responses were thorough in every area, although due to the length of time that we talked, he did defer many of my remaining questions about post-op nutrition to the nutritionist, which was completely appropriate. I have since contacted her by email. She responded to my questions promptly and followed up with detailed printed information through the mail. I am highly impressed with Dr. Hocking and his entire staff, and this comes from a person who is not easily impressed by doctors."
