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These are what my surgeon recommends. They are chewables but don't taste bad.
https://unjury.com/vitamins/opurity-calcium-citrate-plus-che wable/
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I had been taking BioTech Cal-Citrate for my calcium supplements for years but I am not able to find them anywhere now. I would appreciate it if the Community could recommend calcium supplements that come in the smallest sized capsules since I have a difficult time swallowing the huge capsules.
Thanks so much!
First goal 120.0: 12/7/13 Final goal 115.0 (114.6): 2/6/14
5'3 SW: 199 (12/11/11) Current: 114.8 pounds 18% body fat BMI: 20.3
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This was SO helpful
I have just made the decision to change from VSG to the switch.
I didnt even know what this was. Didn't want to discuss anything other than the sleeve but have since found people who had DS and given my BMI of 51, shot metabolism, family history of Type 2 and metabolic syndrome I felt this is the best choice for me for long term success
Dear Lazy Poker 5'1 Meatball, I feel your pain. The odds are stacked against all of us by the food companies so a tool like the DS is a great way to balance the scales :).
I was a 39 BMI but still needed to lose a lot more than I could on my own. I choose a variation of the DS call a Sadi or single loop. It worked for me and I dropped 150lbs. Vitamins are pretty simple and 1 major bowel movement in the am jettisons all toxins which feels great. Everyone's different but I can eat any amount and not gain weight 6 years out.
The most important thing is to find a highly skilled surgeon who's a DS expert.
Good luck!
Thanks Patty, Janet, Hollykim, and White Dove! I so appreciate what all you ladies had to say, it's so great to have a community of people who have experienced life with the DS and can provided some guidance. I am currently talking with Dr. Ungson office and had a consultation over the phone with him as well.
dr ungson Did my ds and he and all his staff are excellent.
Thanks Patty, Janet, Hollykim, and White Dove! I so appreciate what all you ladies had to say, it's so great to have a community of people who have experienced life with the DS and can provided some guidance. I am currently talking with Dr. Ungson office and had a consultation over the phone with him as well.
Hi Janet! Thank you for posting, I am hoping to get down to 120-125. Gosh, all this feedback is wonderful, thanks again.
