Can we take Tums?

Julie S.
on 2/5/15 11:46 am - Laredo, TX

VSG on 12/29/14

Is it ok to take Tums? Not sure if I read somewhere that we can't.

With God All things are possible!

coll26
on 2/5/15 12:04 pm

VSG on 01/30/15

Not sure, but I used gas x strips which were fine and helped!

LK85
on 2/5/15 12:13 pm

VSG on 12/30/14

You should ask your surgeon.

Personally, I take a PPI each morning and use Tums if I need breakthrough relief during the day.

Julie S.
on 2/5/15 12:49 pm - Laredo, TX

VSG on 12/29/14

Hi, did your Dr give the ok for Tums? I tried calling mine today and left a message.

With God All things are possible!

(deactivated member)
on 2/5/15 11:32 pm

Yes I a ma believer to. You girl. gettn a lil nervy, mu sleeve is next thurs. Prayer please.

(deactivated member)
on 2/5/15 11:32 pm

I as told I could take tums bc its calcium.

Gwen M.
on 2/6/15 6:47 am

VSG on 03/13/14

It's calcium carbonate which isn't the right kind of calcium for us.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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(deactivated member)
on 2/6/15 6:56 am

I asked my nut, she said calcium carbonate, I asked my coordinator she said citrate?????

Gwen M.
on 2/6/15 6:57 am

VSG on 03/13/14

The ASMBS says we need to take Calcium Citrate. Calcium Carbonate isn't absorbed well by our small stomachs and it can lead to kidney stones.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Tracy D.
on 2/6/15 12:01 am - Papillion, NE

VSG on 05/24/13

Yes

Tracy 5'3" HW: 235 SW: 218 CW: 132 M1: -22 M2: -13 M3: -12 M4: -9 M5: -8 M6: -10 M7: -4

Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week!

Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15

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