male bandsters!!!!

[bgn 0]

any of you taking Calcium?

i know osteoporosis is a big issue for the ladies but did your dr recommend it for you?

i know the ladies will be reading this also and some may have some info or be in the medical field and have knowledge regarding this.

[PuppyBandit 2]

My coworker just got gastic bypass and we are using same doctor. He is supposed to take calcium citrate 3x per day and 1 Multivitamin just like I am.

[jasonweinberg 0]

i just take a multivitamin but my nutritionist does suggest focusing on a high Calcium diet because she says it helps with counter-acting fats in your diet or something..

[elcee 3,342]

I'm female and haven't been advised to take Calcium. I didn't know osteoporosis was an issue after banding, it's not something my surgeon ever mentioned.For us females I think it is more of a concern after the menopause . I do find that since being banded I eat a lot more dairy than I did previously - lots of greek yogurt - so that would probably help.

[Jinky 0]

I'm female and haven't been advised to take Calcium. I didn't know osteoporosis was an issue after banding, it's not something my surgeon ever mentioned.For us females I think it is more of a concern after the menopause . I do find that since being banded I eat a lot more dairy than I did previously - lots of greek yogurt - so that would probably help.

My surgeon insists on the calcium (I am female~~~I'll ask the guys at the support group meeting though). I take 1 Caltrate 600+D+minerals 2X/day.

I've been using Calorie Counter Database - Free Online Diet Program , it breaks down everything you eat. Even having yogurt and pudding during weeks 1 & 2 I didn't hit the calcium requirements for the day.

I also get weekly B12 shots (My pre-surgical testing showed a deficiency) and daily Multivitamins. My hair has grown 4 inches from this!

[TracyNYC 4]

I take 2 chewable tums w/ Calcium 750 per day. I also have a multi Vitamin and Vitamin D. Though the "D" was suggested by my gyn b/c of my birth control.

I am 41 and a bit away from menopause. The calcium was something they tell all patients.

[JamiefromJersey 0]

I take 2 chewable Multi Vitamins, a Calcium plus Vitamin D and a B12 Vitamin everyday. That reminds me...lol.

[zeniada 9]

i think everyone no matter what gender should take Vitamins including Calcium daily....

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