Calcium Citrate at Costco again
Also got some Digestive Enzymes (with papaya). I had to take one last night and it worked wonderfully. Thanks for the suggestion, Myke.
ETA: The brand at Costco is their Kirkland brand. Big white bottle.
Beth
Former RNY patient revising to Sleeve then DS.
Appts: Dietitian - January 21/19; July 16/19, August 13/19, September 17/19, October 15/19; Social Worker: August 23/19; DS Orientation: March 20/19; Internist: September 30/19; Surgeon: November 13/19 (signed consent).
Surgery Date: February 28/20.
MY RNY DIDN'T FAIL ME - I FAILED IT.
At my recent 3 month check-up, I told the nurse I was taking 1500g of calcium citrate, (since that's what I was told to take at my 6 week visit) in 2 sets of 750g. She said that the body cannot absord more than 600g at a time, so there is no sense in taking more than that. I hope you're not taking your 2 tbsp. at once, otherwise you're wasting it.
Julie
Sorry, all of a sudden I had a lot of vit questions, lol
Tracy
Highest weight ~ 360, Surgery weight ~ 280, Current weight ~ 171
Referral to bariatric registry ~ April 29, 2011 SURGERY ~ September 27, 2011
My 
is Gailupnorth.
As for vitamins, I use pre-natals, since they have more iron in them. Yes, it is necessary to take extra iron going forward, as you don't get enough from your food anymore. Zinc, too, if you find your hair is falling out (this is from the nurse at my recent visit). And taking pre-natals is better than paying for 2 sets of tablets (vits and iron).
I don't use chewables, so I can't help you there. I split my cal-cit and vits and either crush them into my yogurt (cal-cit), or just swallow with water. Takes a bit of practice, but you can do it.
You cannot take calcium with any other type of medicine or vitamin except for Vit D. Otherwise, the calcium 'fights for dominance' with the other meds and you don't absorb enough of anything. Only Vit D doesn't do this with it. Also, only take 600g of Calcium at at time, as that is all your body can absorb at a time. No use taking 1200g since you're just wasting 600g every time.
Beth
Former RNY patient revising to Sleeve then DS.
Appts: Dietitian - January 21/19; July 16/19, August 13/19, September 17/19, October 15/19; Social Worker: August 23/19; DS Orientation: March 20/19; Internist: September 30/19; Surgeon: November 13/19 (signed consent).
Surgery Date: February 28/20.
MY RNY DIDN'T FAIL ME - I FAILED IT.
