Re: post op Vitamins--Barbi

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hey barbi:

You can use any chewable calcium. that's what the

nutritionist ant Mt sinai told me. I just chose TUMS.

But I think after 3 weeks they switch you to something

that is more absorbing like cal-citrate.

JILL K in NY

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You can use any chewable calcium. that's what the

nutritionist ant Mt sinai told me. I just chose TUMS.

But I think after 3 weeks they switch you to something

that is more absorbing like cal-citrate.>>>>>>>

You still have your choice of calcium: You can take a calcium citrate OR

calcium carbonate (TUMS, Caltrate, etc.). Studies have shown that citrate is

absorbed better BUT there have been post-ops who use carbonate and have

completely normal lab results! It really depends on the person as to

whether they will absorb the carbonate effectively or not (it also depends on

other factors like bone density, genetics, etc.)

So, one does not HAVE TO take a citrate. You can take the chewable

carbonates until the three week post-op bloodwork and decide then. Also,

I've heard there is a chewable form of citrate put out by Twinlabs. I

haven't tried it.

all the best,