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Where do I fall in the osteoporosis spectrum? Just got my report. Not a happy camper. My calcium, D, PTH have been in range for 17.5+ yrs postop DS (except for once my PTH went a bit high and I quickly got it down to 18 with supplement changes. They say they can't compare to my prior scans...

Is there a increased risk of cancer with Fosamax or other osteo medications?

I got my Dexa bone scan report back yesterday. Not good news. I've had regular bone density scans for years but this was my first DEXA. Osteoporosis. Pretty shocked. I have appt with GYN who ordered it (by the way, I had to remind her it was due, she didn't mention it ) on June 21 to discuss...

Don’t count on being able to reduce the number of vits as you get further out. I am over 17.5 years postop and take need way wayvyy more than starting dose, not less. More like 40/day. There may be a few who can reduce, but they are as rare as black diamonds. Be certain you can financially...

Someone posted on a DS fb group recently that once they started taking their zinc with milk, tummy issues stopped.

Hydration is priority. Be sure you can get in 64oz+ fluids, some protein, then you can begin adding a new Vit in every few days. By adding vits in one by one, if a Vit bothers your tummy you'll know which one it was. I would add zinc and iron last, as those sometimes bother a few (not me!).

Zinc causes tummy issues for some. I've never heard go anyone having tummy issues using D.

BINGO!

Glad PT is helping. I Was on my phone so pic is microscopic. I was puzzled as to why this Riggs lady was calling me a Kratom pusher so I clicked on the pic and voila, it’s you lol.

Cracking up....I just realized who you are.

Kratom works way better for me than Rx pain meds. I no longer get Rx for Norco, Oxy, trammadol, flexeril and only use Kratom. I only used it once this week, the day after the 5 hr drive to beach. While ESI or other injections did not help my spine pain, RFA (burn nerves) does help. I had one...

Kratom is what I use for breakthrough spine pain. Wickedteacompany (.com) is the online vendor I use.

Don't buy your trigger foods. For me, it's cookies. If in my house, they call to me at night until they are gone. No cookies allowed in my house.

Downplaying vit needs to a preop is not fair to them. If you get by on 4 vits a day, you are either a newbie on Bariatric combos which we don't recommend, or you are a zebra. A potential DSer needs to know that they may actually NEED 30+ daily pills to keep labs in range before deciding to do...

Spiky said it all. Want to regain, dump, or not reach goal? Go with bypass or VSG. Want one surgery and done? DS At 17.5 years out, I take lots of vits to stay in range. I didn't begin with nearly this many, but gradually grew over the years as I adjusted according to MY labs. I don't...

You only take 30,000iu 2-3 times weekly?? I take 200,000iu of Biotech D3-50 which is 4/day broken into 4 doses, according to my labs. You also need magnesium to help D absorb. I take 1000mg KAL brand magnesium glycinate daily, broken into 3 doses. Magnesium glycinate is best absorbed form...

Be sure to update us on your rechecks!!

Lo I decreased my D3-50 from 28/week to 21/week. I’m afraid to be more aggressive in D reduction without frequent D, PTH, calcium rechecks (which she will only do yearly unless I’m out of range at last test, grrr).

Lumpy seemed to be waiting for the perfect time lol! What did they say/do when you got into exam room? Any antibiotics needed?

Great news! It’s crazy that the numbers dropped into normal range with no clue why. I’m taking the Liver Therapy Supplement pills, reduced my D by 50k, so hoping it’s enough to make my liver numbers normalize soon too. Maybe I should start drinking too, hahaha? Will they continue rechecking a...