BariMelts Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D3 & Magnesium, 120 Smooth-Dissolving Tablets (1-Month Supply), Bariatric Calcium Supplements for Women, Natural Berry Flavor​

This is probably my first Amazon review. I had a thyroidectomy and as a result my parathyroids stopped working requiring that I be on calcium the rest of my life. The surgery also left me with some swallowing issues. Because of the swallowing issues, I have been ordering liquid calcium which worked fine -- until I needed to fly. Because the liquid does not come in a prescription bottle, and I need more than the 3 allowable ounces, I have been having to check my bags for longer trips. After a lot of research (I have a PhD in research from a top medical school), I found these on Amazon. Again, because of the swallowing issues, I was dubious -- but these are fantastic! They taste fine and I don't wait for them to dissolve in my mouth.. I just chew them up and swallow them. I've even dissolved them in water and drank them down with no issues. (I looked on the manufacturer website and chewing and dissolving in water is fine since absorption takes place in the intestine). They are a bit pricey -- but the convenience makes them well worth the money. I have not had my calcium levels measured since I started using these -- but I have not had any hypo-calcemia symptoms (e.g. numb lips)... I will update this when I get labs drawn. I expect my labs to be better as I can take these on a schedule versus liquid (Not only can I take them on a plane, I can take them with me around town when running errands. I set my time for every 4 hours and take them). Again, this is my first Amazon review to the best of my recollection... but I want others that have the same swallowing issues as me to know how easy these are to take. UPDATE: FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER A YEAR (SINCE SURGERY) MY CALCIUM VALUES WERE IN NORMAL RANGE. NO MORE HYPOCALCEMIA SYMPTOMS. SO, TO CLOSE THIS OUT -- THIS PRODUCT WORKS. IT'S PRICEY... BUT IT WORKS.

I’ve tried other brands and these are the best I’ve found. Easy to chew and taste is good.

I like the taste of these, and once you crack them with your teeth, they disappear in no time. The Solaray Cal-Mag Citrate Chewables didn't taste as good, and sent me to the bathroom. The Jarrow Bone-Up powder did the same. The caramel-like chews were disgustingly oversweetened, with horrible ingredients. The Bariatric Advantage Chewable tablets are just plain foul. After doing days of research, and trying multiple products, BariMelts: * doesn't contain magnesium citrate, or give me diarrhea. * doesn't have mono & diglycerides, proplylene glycol, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners or artificial colorings. * doesn't contain added sugar or corn syrup. * doesn't contain sorbitol or xylitol. (These also cause the runs.) * provides 1 month of 1000mg of calcium citrate per day at a reasonable cost.

Overall Impression: These are very easy to take, especially after bariatric surgery when swallowing large pills can be difficult. The dissolvable tablets are convenient and the berry flavor makes them much easier to take than traditional calcium pills. Pros: Dissolvable tablets (great if you can’t swallow large pills) Includes calcium citrate, Vitamin D3, and magnesium Berry flavor is pleasant and not overly chalky Designed specifically for bariatric patients Easy to take on schedule throughout the day Considerations: You do have to take multiple tablets per day to meet calcium requirements Flavor is good, but still has a slight vitamin taste Best For: Bariatric patients, anyone who has trouble swallowing pills, and people who need calcium citrate instead of calcium carbonate. Final Verdict: These are a great option for bariatric patients who need calcium supplements but can’t tolerate large pills. The dissolvable format and flavor make them much easier to stay consistent with.

8/18/24 Addendum Review After 3rd purchase: no longer has the same sweet fruity taste. Now just have a plain chalk taste, something changed. I don't like it now. The company need to know 😕. 😞 Now I have to find something else. Review After 1st Purchase: After Gastric bypass surgery these are excellent to take, ease of use because you don't need water to take them. These vitamins have a powdery consistency, but it tastes just like a candy that I used to have when I was a child it does not have a horrible smell either. the size of it is not bad because as you suck on them they basically melt in your mouth. I love Barimelts vitamins, all of them. A few do break up in bottom of bottle but that doesn't really bother me. it's benefit versus risk. There are benefits in taking a vitamin that I like the taste of, I don't worry about a few of them chipping off, I really don't. I prefer this over having to swallow large vitamin capsules or swallowing pills at all.

These are super easy to consume and preferable over pills.

I have a hard time swallowing pills. Even the petite calcium pills cut in half I struggle to swallow. So my Dr recommended these calcium tablets, and they taste great and dissolve easily in your mouth. A little expensive but for me a game changer.

These are so easy to take, but they do NOT have the correct amount of calcium that is required after surgery unless you want to add in an extra dose (take six a day instead of four.) For the cost of these and you having to extra dose to meet the basic nutrional needs for after surgery, I do not feel like they are worth it.