Problems with Vitamin D?

I am two years post op. I had blood drawn less then one month ago and my Vitamin D levels are very low for the first time. My primary physician had me start taking 50,000 units of Vitamin D twice a week and I will have repeat blood work done after one month on the supplement. I will also see the surgeon next week to see what his thoughts are. Has anyone else run into this problem?

Many of us have Vit. D issues.  It's not uncommon at all.  I was put on 4,800 iu per day after the first 3 mos.  The 50,000 i.u. is just a Rx to get your Vit. D to rise quickly.  Once it does, make sure they have you getting enough Vit. D everyday.  Then you should be ok.  Mine has been normal ever since.

Your  not  alone  I  am  15  months  out  and  I  am  having  a  battle  with  low  vitamin D  ...  I  have  been  on  50,000  also  and  still  have  a  very  low   level  I   see  my  surgeon  next  tuesday  ...  So  we will  see  what  he  decides....I  know  I a m  tired  of  the  bones  hurting  and  the  muscle   weakness   due  to  the   low  vitamin D ..We  all  need  the  sun  to  come  out  ad  stay  out !!!  .  I am  blessed  with a  great  surgeon and  also  great  family  Dr ...  I  know  they  will  find  the  solution I  have  alot  of   trust  in   them ..  

Hello!   I've recently seen more and more postings about low Vitamin D!!   Cajun Girl has a lot of information regarding vitamins post-op and was also low on Vitamin D.  I hope she pops in on this post.  Otherwise, you can PM her at: http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/cajungirl/ She is always happy to help!

I'm right there with you my Vit D came back at 9.4 and should be over 32, so I was on 50,000u for 5 days, they retested and I was normal and that was it, now I'm back to just taking my calcium with D in it.  I am seeing an endocrinologist next month.  Low Vitamin D can cause hyperparathyroidism and once that starts its very hard to control.  Hopefully the endocrinologist will get me on a different supplement so I don't have this problem anymore.  Google Low Vitamin D in bariatric patients  there's alot to learn.