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Thank you so much for your response! It's comforting to hear that I'm not taking too much calcium. As far as D, I remember having anxious reactions to it in the past that is why I am trying the lamp. Without taking any D supplement, my levels apparently have varied over the years from 10 to 23 just from tanning. I have an appt with my PCP on Wednesday to discuss further. I want to be sure I'm taking what I should be and have it closely followed. Also have a call out to a bariatric medicine dept of the local hospital.
Probably not overdoing the calcium - calcium is one of those things where the body seeks to keep the serum levels even and, in this case, uses the bones as a reservoir to draw from, or add to, in order to keep that level right. So, seeing a normal calcium level in the blood would be expected and doesn't really tell us much unless it is low in which case you are in serious trouble. PTH and other factors give an indication of which way the calcium is going - depositing or drawing from the bones.
I suggest giving a look through dssurgery.com - that is Dr. Keshisian's site and he has a wealth of info in his blog posts and articles in his resources section; it may take a bit of digging to find what you need, but if it's DS related, it will be there.
Our doc, both my wife (DS) and I (VSG) used Dr. Rabkin, and he tends to prefer keeping D in the upper end of the normal range, so you have a bit of work to do there. It would not be unusual for DSers to take 50,000iu tablets, sometimes multiples, to get and maintain their D levels; my wife takes one every week or two to maintain, but some take one or two per day to build levels back up. It's a big YMMV thing with the DS. Also, make sure that you are using "dry" or water soluble form of vit D as the normal oil based is malabsorbed by your DS (along with the other fat soluble vitamins A, E and K.)
Good luck on getting back on track.
1st support group/seminar - 8/03 (has it been that long?)
Wife's DS - 5/05 w Dr. Robert Rabkin VSG on 5/9/11 by Dr. John Rabkin
I had Duodenal switch surgery in May of 2000. I was 20 yrs old 430lbs. Lost 200lbs. I did not adhere to any specific vitamin plan. Honestly back then there wasn't as much importance placed on it. I took a normal personal multivitamin until 2016.
2010 - iron infusions
2021 - rushed to hospital with severe anemia. Been getting infusions since.
2018 - lots of teeth problems
Anyway , I'm older now and my laissez fairer attitude about supplements has gotten me into more trouble. Elevated intact PTH, vitamin D of 12. Calcium hovers around 8.9. Just had a failed dental implant where a little bit of bone came out with the failed screw.
im trying to make things right. High PTH, super low vitamin D, and low/normal calcium. I am attempting to take 1200mg calcium citrate per day, 5000 iu daily of vitamin D between supplements and vitamin D lamp.
I guess my question is do you all take calcium? I know I need as much D as possible but calcium is always in range so hard to know if I need it although high PTH means I do I believe. I'm afraid of overdoing calcium. Advice?
Instead of eating three large meals, you should try eating smaller portions throughout the day to reduce the burden on your digestive system.
You can aim to consume more calories than you're currently burning which will provide your body with the energy it needs to build new muscle tissue. pokedoku
Weight loss journeys can be tough, right? I haven't had a RnY to DS revision myself, but I've heard it can be a bit slower. Keep up your healthy habits, and consult a surgeon for advice on your specific situation. Don't be too discouraged by the scale - it can be tricky.
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It's possible that the eggs and chicken might have caused some discomfort if your body wasn't fully ready for them after surgery. I'd suggest sticking to a soft and easily digestible diet for a while and see if things improve.
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I've never heard of fat taking away other nutrients. Protein and fat are absorbed differently. Try leaner protein sources if you're low on protein. Talk to a dietitian for personalized advice.
read this FREE EBOOK about carb cycling and it helped me lose weight.
I haven't had weight loss surgery myself, but I've known a few folks who did. They all said it's been a game-changer for them. They lost a lot of weight and felt so much better physically. But it's important to remember that surgery is just one part of the journey.
read this FREE EBOOK about carb cycling and it helped me lose weight.
