Vitamin Toxicity!
as others said, redo the labs. And if they come back the same, see Dr. K., and maybe have a swallow test or scope, just to check everything.
Would a fistula alter absorption?
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
I would do two things. Did you get a copy of the results or are you simply being told this by your doctor's office. If you don't have a complete copy of your labs, get them. Second, I agree with everyone else -- completely retest all your labs (might even go to a different lab).
I had to stop taking separate B12 (the only B12 I get now is from my multi vitamins). I do take massive amounts of D3 (150K per day) and I'm barely at normal range.
I've never heard of all labs being off the charts.
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
Did you take your vitamins just before your lab draw? That will shoot mine very high. I stop my vitamins 2-3 days before my lab work. I get more accurate results. My D was 114 and my PCP wanted me to stop for 2 months, along with my calcium 10.5 - range 8.5-10.4. I stopped for 5 days and retested. My D dropped to 80 and my calcium to 9.5. Can you imagine what my levels would have been if I'd stopped for 2 months.
I'd retest, but not take your vitamins for 2-3 days and then see where your levels are.
Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda
on 6/6/17 7:03 pm
My blood tests were repeated 2 weeks after the first. Vitamin D level still high, but down to 120. Only my vitamin levels D, B still are high; the only one I'm concerned about is the D. I did not take my vitamins the morning of the first (or 2nd) test. I skipped the vitamins for 10 days - still high. I have the hard copies, so I compared this year's with last. Last year, vit D WAS normal, but in the high range, as was B12, B6. After last year's test, I cut back from 2 50,000 Vit D daily to just 1 50,000 capsule daily - for the last 12 months.
I cannot stress enough what Dr. Keshishian believes - that I super-absorb: I have never had gas issues or toilet issues like most ds-ers. I struggle with constipation, though I use butter, olive oil etc. generously. There are always exceptions...and I guess I am one. I'm contacting Dr. K to see what he advises.
Thanks for all of your input!
I have completely eliminated additional B vitamins (I only get what is in my multi-vitamin) and my numbers are still really high. Never had issues with high D (lucky you). You might need to cut the D back to one every other day or something like that. As long as you keep checking you should be OK.
See what Dr. K says but sounds like you're tracking everything and are probably super absorbing (just shows how different all of DSers are).
Janet in Leesburg
DS 2/25/03
Hazem Elariny
-175
I do have to supplement B1 & 12, but 6 is always high, no B-Complex for me. I like to keep my D between 80-120. Also, did you say what your PTH was? If you PTH is still high, you may need to add more calcium.
Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda
on 6/7/17 7:41 pm
My PTH was normal. I DO take about 4000 units of calcium citrate daily, and potassium citrate, because I have oxalate kidney stones. Thanks for your input.
on 1/6/22 9:31 pm
I had my DS from lapband performed 5 years ago, and have struggled to reach goal - which is still 40 lbs away - despite being vigilant with protein, carbs, water, etc. I just got back my annual labs, and all vitamin levels are off the charts! This has never happened before. I have searched online for current recommended vitamin supplementation for DS surgery, but cannot find one. Could someone post it here? I know I super-absorb calories, fats, etc...so I obviously need to cut way back on my vitamins. Please, could someone share their total daily vitamin regimen, so I can compare? Thanks!