Guest guest Posted July 8, 2004 Report Share Posted July 8, 2004 All my doctors say that a WLS patient should be taking 1000mg of Calcium Citrate a day. Calcium carbonate either isn't as good or isn't absorbed as well as Citrate. I take four Citracal a day.. Holly Welshans 351/275/180 Open RNY 12/10/03 In a message dated 7/8/2004 8:46:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, OSSG-pregnant writes: Dianne, I initially was not taking any calcium supplement whatsoever, not even prior to my pregnancy. When I as admitted for complications with my pregnancy around 29 weeks a nutritionist saw my in the hospital. She was shocked and said I should be taking at least 1000mg of calcium a day even when I wasn't pregnant due to the surgery. So, immediately after I was discharged I started taking Viactiv 3 times a day. I still take it now even after gmoney7510 wrote: >Are you taking a calcium supplement? What kind and how much??? > >Dianne > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2004 Report Share Posted July 8, 2004 Just thought I would throw my 0.02 in there as well. I was taking calcium carbonate and ended up with calcium kidney stones because the calcium that is not absorbed from the carbonate has to go somewhere!! Let me tell you THAT has not been fun, once you start with stones, apparently they don't stop. Take my word for it (or research it for yourself), do not use TUMS, VIACTIVE, or any of the other calcium carbonate supplements. First off, you will have bone problems sooner than later, second you may develop the painful kidney stones from hell (which in my opinion is nearly a fate worse than death!!)!! Yes they are easier, taste better, more readily available and cheaper......but they are not worth the risk you are taking to your long-term health with osteoporosis, etc. If taking large pills is a problem for you, calcium citrate does come in chewables, they are just not as easy to find. Bariactric Advantage sells chewable citrate in about 3 different flavors. Twin Labs also sells chewable citrate in some health food stores, you just have to look around. Take care, Mandi in Concord, NC Miserable in this 90+ degree sweltering July heat!!! Is it August 4th yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2004 Report Share Posted July 8, 2004 In a message dated 7/8/2004 4:44:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, MyRdToHapinesRNY@... writes: I take four Citracal a day.. Thats what I am taking too. God Bless, Robin, NorthEastern, NY Age- 41 EDD- July 27th, 2004 IT'S A BOY!!!!!! Mommy to: & (twin boys 8 years), Madison, daughter, 5 years and Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988) Gastric Bypass Surgery- October 18th 2002 Start-378, current- 246(pregnant) goal 170 after baby It's a BOY!!!!! Emerson Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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