Low Vitamin D with RNY

according to dr Google, vitamin d is fat solvable. You know I can't link to a source,:).

Yes. Normal D3 is fat soluble.

Biotech makes "dry" D3 form that is water "soluble" and does not need fat to be absorb. That's why we take the dry form, and not the D3 in oil capsules - the gel caps.

From Biotech website:

https://shop.biotechpharmacal.com/products/d3-50-50-000-iu

• Dry, water-soluble preparation of natural vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)*

mine from vita lady are also dry ,in capsules.

Vitamin D3 (and D2) ARE fat soluble vitamins by nature -- that's why they are often in oil capsules.

However, there's a difference between the natural fat soluble vitamin form and the DRY water solubilized version. Dry D is "water solubilized" by the addition of certain compounds during a specific manufacturing process. It is hypothesized that this "water solubilized form" of vitamin D is more efficiently absorbed through the intestinal wall into the body.

This is especially important for RNY and DS patients who are likely to map-absorb fats.

I wanted to add, not only is dry D water soluble, but it should not be taken with any dietary fat. Fat can inhibit the absorption of this type of vitamin.

interesting. My endo May think I am talking an oil based version. I will watch my labs and see what happens and what needs to change.

I only need 50k iu dry d once per week to maintain my levels, but i do live in Denver, so very sunny and at altitude.

I'd follow Hala's advice, but absolutely commit to another test after 2-3 months. Too much D is as unhealthy as not enough,

I live in NE Ohio. During World War II, our area was chosen as a main place to manufacture bombs and ammunition for the military. It was picked because we have the most cloud cover of any place in the country. Everyone here has low vitamin D. Even people who are outside all day, like construction workers, have to take Vitamin D supplements.

The doctors around here are pretty casual about low Vitamin D.

I had no idea that people took so much. I was happy to get it to 30. The last few weeks I was extra busy with holiday shopping and preparations and really had some times when I felt extremely tired.

I made up my mind to get my Vitamin D a lot higher in the New Year. I get a lot of testing due to my kidney failure, so will be able to keep a close eye on it. My weight loss surgeon told me to have my PCP manage it and he tells me to just buy over the counter Vitamin D. That was a year ago and there is no improvement, but I realize now that I have not been taking nearly enough to make any difference.

Thanks for the input. I see that I will have to manage it myself.

I purchased Bio Tech and will get tested the end of January. I am a little worried about taking so much, but thinking of taking one tablet a day for a month.

I will let you know what happens.

Greetings neighbor. I live in Eastlake OH. I take 50k units dry Vit D once a week. Bio tech, bought at Marc's pharmacy. Just had my level done. I'm in the mid 50s.

As you know, I live in the same area -- so, I thought I would answer.

I started with a D level of 8.1 before surgery (2013). It took me 4 months to raise my levels to over 50, and six months to get to may maintenance level of 80 to 100.

I've maintained my D at a level from 80 to 110 (I lowered my intake at that point) -- since then.

I use Celebrate Dry D (5000 IUs) every other day to maintain. I was using it every day (went too high).