Rx Strength Vitamin D without a Rx

I have had low vit D since forever it seems (prior to RNY) and while my levels go up on the Rx strength- the levels drop when I finish the prescription and   reduce it to 3000-5000 IUs OTC daily. 
My PCP gave me some literature on this company (see link).  She finds the majority of patients have low Vit D and over time has heard stories of how various insurance companies are limiting the #'s of pills given at one time and "overcharging" for them.  I was paying like $4 for 4 pills- insurance co would only allow a months supply at a time.  She had a few of her PA's and interns do some research and they found this site and highly recommend it given many patients need to be on higher levels of Vit D for  probably a lifetime.
On this website you can get 100 of the once weekly rx strength vit D capsules for $30 (plus shipping).  That's enough for about 2 years.  Plus an actual Rx is not necessary.

http://www.lifespannutrition.com/products.asp?catagory=Vitam in%20D

hmmmmm....i wonder how many IUs are in 1.25 mg of vitamin D because that's what my prescription is for.  i tried going to the learn more for it but the page wouldn't load.

**Piggy Back**

Yup me too Aaron. Well DUH we have the same surgeon. LOLOL I take the chewable Vitamins but so far I have not had any issues. KNOCK ON WOOD! LOL

I too have trouble with low Vitamin D. I just started taking the 5000IU, once a day. No doctor ever told me to take so much. I finally feel better.  I've heard that it's better to take Vitamin D every day rather than the once-a-week kind. Not sure if that's true or not.

i've used this stuff and it works. vitalady sells it as well. you do not need a prescription for vit d. not sure why they do that. i think they are just trying to make money off us. i also recommend using the dry form. you absorb it better.

Thanks for sharing!! ;o)

Like Nicole, I have also wondered if taking the weekly pill is not so effective for post RNY patients due to possible absorption issues.  I am thinking to try  the daily dose of 5000 IU and get blood test again in a month or so.