Fosamax - does anyone take this?

PaulaS
on 2/25/16 4:40 am - TX

My doctor prescribed Alendronate 70mg (generic for Fosamax) for bone loss. I have not called my WLS doctor to see if it would be a problem, but does anyone else take this??

Highest weight, 248#
Surgery weight, 236#
Current weight, 138#

White Dove
on 2/25/16 5:19 am - Warren, OH

RNY on 10/16/07

I believe it is an excellent idea to take it. Bone loss after surgery is common. I took Fosamax for five years before surgery. At that time the recommendation was to take it for five years. My dexa scans show no loss after surgery.

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PaulaS
on 2/25/16 5:36 am - TX

VSG on 04/06/11

Thanks!

Highest weight, 248#
Surgery weight, 236#
Current weight, 138#

JoeyJo
on 2/25/16 9:31 am - NJ

My mother took that and it caused osteonecrosis of the jaw. It was horrible!

psychoticparrot
on 2/25/16 11:10 am

My surgeon never mentioned Fosamax, but he strongly recommended weight training to offset bone loss. If done faithfully, it does a good job in building and maintaining bone mass and strength. Personally, I wouldn't touch Fosamax with a 39-and-a-half-foot pole!

psychoticparrot (The Fosamax Grinch)