Calcium quiz - test yourself!
What type of calcium is recommended for RNY folks?
Why can’t we absorb calcium carbonate very well?
How much calcium does the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery say we need?
What vitamin is known for helping us absorb calcium? Bonus points if you can tell us how high your level of that vitamin should be (as seen when you get your blood work done) in order for you to absorb calcium well.
Calcium blocks the absorption of what vitamin or mineral?
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Height:5'1.5 RNY:11/30/11 HW:307 SW:234 CW:136 GW:140 (LOST 73 Lbs. PRE-OP)
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
2. We need a lot of stomach acid to break down carbonate, and we don't have that anymore.
3. 1500-2000mgs
4. Vit D (level of 80 is great)
5. Iron
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HW:288 CW:146.4 GW: 140 RNY: 12/22/11
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
