osteoporosis and boniva/actonel/fosomax

I am female, 49, and almost 4 years post op. I've been a good girl, every day taking 1000 mg of Calcium citrate (with magnasium and vitamin D), plus multivitamin, and B-12, and anything else I was told to take (occasional iron). Anyway, osteoporosis runs in my family--both parents had it. I had my first bone scan last week, diagnosed with osteopenia in my hips, and my PCP has prescribed Boniva. I have the pill, but I'm waiting on my research to be complete before I take it. Side effects are kinda scary--for people with normal stomachs. Has anyone here with gastric bypass surgery been taking any of these bone-building medicines, what has your experience been? Trying to consult with my surgeon, difficult to connect with either the surgeon or his nurse. So I turn to the best, most inclusive source I know--OH members. Let me hear from you, good or bad. Thanks.

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