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Bariatric surgery, i had the sleeve surgery. i saw a brand called spring valley calcium soft chews with vitamin d3, is that ok to take?

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Chewable calcium: I would think chewable supplements would be ok to take. Ask your surgeon as well because they should have provided you with a list of medicines and supplements you can and cannot take.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 9/5/2013

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: The chewable vitamin d3 tablets are safe to use.

Dr Baez and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/3/2016

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A member asked:

Bariatric surgery, i had the sleeve surgery. i saw a brand called spring valley calcium soft chews with vitamin d3, is that ok to take?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Dr Baez agreed

Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Dr Baez and 2 doctors agreed

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