Question on Calcium

I am 13.5 months post-op and have lost 177 lbs. (thank you, thank you, no applause necessary). Anyway, my question is about calcium. I have heard from both my doctor and many people on this board that the part of the intestine bypassed with a RNY is the part that absorbs calcium. This is rather frightening, especially if you have a family history of osteoporosis. I currently take 1200 mg. of supplemental calcium (citrate) per day. I also try to drink 1-2 glasses of milk per day. What else should I be doing? I understand a "Dexascan" is the only way to truly tell if you have a calcium shortage, but insurance won't pay for this test for a healthy 29 year-old woman. Why am I so worried? I have broken 2 teeth in the last 6 months! This never happened to me pre-surgery. Any ideas?

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