This is not a question, rather a comment.

I am 14 months post op (and down 113 pounds-YEAH). Recently I have developed osteoarthritis in my hands. I am only 44 years old and the doctors have told me that I am too young to have developed this so early. They have told me that my body is now processing EVERYTHING too fast and that I am not absorbing all of my vitamins. I have been taking One-A-Days twice a day, my potassium twice a day and been getting B-12 shots once a week. However, my doctors do not feel as though I am absorbing enough calcium now, so they have me also taking 2000 mg of calcium a day in pill form in addition to any milk, cheese, or other calcium rich foods that I can eat. I just thought this bit of information might come in handy for someone out there who might be noticing soreness in their fingers. I now have 4 fingers (both baby and ring fingers) that are crooked. And I wish I would have been told about the calcium a year ago, I might have been able to prevent this. Good Luck to all of you!!! Linda F. [email protected] Beginning Weight & Clothing Size: 298 Size 26/28 Today's Weight & Clothing Size: 185 Size 16 Regular

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