Low D levels

Kenwillmore
on 2/20/12 10:00 pm

I don't post often, never did more of a "lurker". It's been 21 months and I am maintaining. I had a physical and was told my D levels are extremely low. My primary care physician said not to be alarmed but to begin with 1,000 IU a day. Has anyone else has this problem? Any suggestions?

HW: 258 SW: 248 GW: 150

http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/

Mom4Jazz
on 2/20/12 10:22 pm, edited 2/20/12 10:22 pm

VSG on 04/18/11

Yep. It's not uncommon. Supposedly large percentages of the US population, especially in the North is vitamin D deficient.

I take 1000 IU a day, but mine weren't "extremely low" just a little low. Maybe take 2000 IU a day for a while until they nomalize, then drop back.

Vitamin D supplements are very affordable and easy to take.

Highest weight: 335 lbs, BMI 50.9
Pre-op weight: 319 lbs, BMI 48.5
Current range: 140-144, BMI 21.3 - 22

175+ lbs lost, maintaining since February 2012

Kenwillmore
on 2/21/12 12:04 am

VSG on 05/12/10

Thanks

HW: 258 SW: 248 GW: 150

http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/

NanaDebby65
on 2/20/12 11:29 pm - North Richland Hills, TX

VSG on 02/08/10

Low vit D levels are not uncommon at all. My first post-op labs said my level was 7. My Nut said a dead persom had more vit D than I did. Great! I started out taking 10,000 IU per day (2X5,000 IU per day) for about 3 months. Once my levels were within the normal range I backed off to 5,000 every other day. During the winter months I take 5,000 per day then back to 5,000 every other day during the summer. So far my levels look really good.

HW: 228/GW: 140/CW: 134

Kenwillmore
on 2/21/12 12:04 am

VSG on 05/12/10

thanks

HW: 258 SW: 248 GW: 150

http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/VSGM/discussion/

PBJ
on 2/21/12 2:01 am

VSG on 06/03/10

very common! I had it too...just pop the pill!

Patty

My weight loss journey

edelu
on 2/21/12 3:51 am - los angeles, CA

I was so low i was in Charles dickens country (you know like rickets low) pre surgery. My surgeon gave me a prescription for 8,000 a week i think for 8 weeks. After surgery i started on 5,000 a day and i still do that. My last check up was good in the range but there is a lot of talk about being in the range still not high enough for optimum. So I continue to do 5,000 and hold. It certainly made a difference to my overall feeling of well being.

jengo1971
on 2/21/12 9:29 pm

VSG on 12/06/10

Hello there. Not sure what your # is but just an fyi....research has shown that we need our vit d level to be at least 80 to reduce risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, and certain cancers.

My last lab was @45. I'm now taking about 5,000 IU/per day to get up to an optimal level.

Best of luck to you........Jennifer