Doctor's Appt Today

Lisa B.
on 1/21/10 12:22 am - Baltimore, MD

I went to see my PCP today. They wanted me to come back in since my Vitamin D levels were so low. I've been taking Rocal Trol for my hypoparathyroidism since I was six years old and always assumed they only come in capsules. So, I was afraid this was part of the problem. My little pouch probably can't break down the capsules. Well, it turns out they actually make this treatment in a liquid form now. Awesome! On top of that, I bought some liquid Vitamin D. So hopefully my Vitamin D levels will be up to snuff in no time. I'm still working on my iron deficiency, but they don't see the need for IV iron just yet thank God! I found some really good chewable iron, so I'm hoping they will work.

Oh, and he was amazed that I lost 13lbs since I was in there a week and a half ago lol.

Is it wrong to have a crush on your doctor? hahahha He kept calling me sweetie and telling me I looked fabulous.

P.S. If you don't know what hypoparathyroidism is, google it lol. It's really rare and the way I am, if it's rare I end up with it.

~*~Lisa B~*~

April B.
on 1/21/10 12:24 am - Laurel, MD

RNY on 10/06/08 with

Thats all great news! Hey I kinda have a crush on by WLS surgeon so its completely normal...lol

~*April*~

Boxer Heather
on 1/21/10 12:31 am - Grasonville, MD

RNY on 10/07/08

Great news!

It's just a suggestion but you may want to check with vitalady (vitalady.com) about the Vitamin D. I'd think that liquid is absorbed properly, but I keep reading that the proper form is Dry D. I know the oily capsules that are prescribed for folks with a D deficiency are not absorbed and should not be taken by post-ops.

Heather

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Kris H.
on 1/21/10 12:56 am - Columbia, MD

RNY on 11/19/09

Pre-op my Vit D was in the teens. I had been taking Rx D for 1.5 years (I started with Vit D = 7). In October, just before my surgery, I started taking an over the counter and in 3 months, my D is up into the 50s.

Here is what I got: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J8JSYQ/ref=wms_ohs_product_img

Hope this helps!

julie16
on 1/21/10 1:30 am - crofton, MD

Kris this sounds way to familiar. I was taking the RX V-D and it did not absorb properly. My nut switched me to V-D by now foods and it has gotten much better. She said the V-D with Erefercol does not absorb right and that is what most RX V-D is made from. She said the V-D from Cholecalcferol is absorbed better. I get so confused by all these vitamins.

Julie

Lisa B.
on 1/21/10 2:26 am - Baltimore, MD

VSG on 12/03/09

Thanks Kris! I actually have some of that too, but my D was still low. I've always struggled with it, not just since WLS. Hopefully something will help! :)

~*~Lisa B~*~

julie16
on 1/21/10 1:24 am - crofton, MD

Lisa, sound good. I am glad that you are getting the V-D it is really important. Good job on the weight loss. Glad you found chewable iron hope that helps. Keep up the great work.

Julie

charliegirlten
on 1/21/10 1:29 am - Towson, MD

VSG on 02/24/09

Hi Lisa,
Good Luck with the Vit D!
Yippee! on the wonderful weight loss
KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF YOUR DOC!! LOL

You are too funny
Keep up the GREAT job
You are doing fabulous!! Leslie:)