female only 48% Body Fat & Osteopenia

[cherrybombknits 184]

So, I had my pre-op appointment today, surgery in three weeks. Already a little stressy.

We went over my body scan and I am 48% fat. I could see my tiny little skeleton inside my gigantic blubbery self. Getting upset.

Go over my labs and my bone density scan. I've shrunk an inch in the last two years and broke my ankle jogging last October, but my PCP repeatedly tells me that my Calcium levels aren't a big deal, take a multi-Vitamin. Today I hear that I have osteopenia (pre-osteoperosis) and am .02% bone loss away from needing Boniva or something. Why didn't anyone tell me before?!? I'm only 32 for goodness sakes.

Just a little upset, thanks for listening.

[COsleeveDude 273]

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Were your Calcium levels low before? They probably didn't think it was a big deal because of your age, that is unfortunate.

What type of body scan did they give you? I've been thinking about getting some type of BodPod or other body/bone scan to see where I'm at now, and then another one in a year or two.

It is good your program does that, I had no tests like that before or after my surgery. At least now you know and can be more proactive with calcium and exercise.

Also, weight-bearing exercise and less carbonated beverages will help get your bone density levels back up.

[cherrybombknits 184]

The test says Hologic, it is a body composition test with really detailed color printouts. It is actually really neat.

I am glad to know I'm not crazy, though fragile seems as bad. I really appreciate the doctor leveling with me today.

[Cookeeeeez 269]

Hey cherrybombknits! I'm so sorry for your troubles! I for one am also pretty upset at the damage I've done to my body in only 25 years of life ! I'm not looking forward to hearing my bone density after anorexia and years of yoyoing between starvation and bingeing! I already have permanent scar tissue on my spine and a hump near my neck (I'm hoping shrinks with weight loss)! All you can do is focus on the future! As long as your not going the malabsorptive route I think you should be able to get your osteo probs cleared up soon! Good luck! I look forward to reading your progress!!!!!!

[Piplula 709]

You'll get there..that's why we are all here! Chin up girl! Hold your head up ..you are making a decision that will prove your health and add more years so you can enjoy the beautiful life that you have been given!

[SleeveandRNYchica 1,155]

I had a bone density test too. That is when I determined that I am not big boned!!! HA I am the same percentage as u. I was like wow! It was shocking.

[rosehips 121]

I am 52, sleeved 18 days ago. I asked my general doc for a bone density test & she said no I am too young (she knows I was just sleeved. Sounds like I should go back and insist OR should I ask for one thru the surgeons office? Thanks for any advice.

[Piplula 709]

I am 52' date=' sleeved 18 days ago. I asked my general doc for a bone density test & she said no I am too young (she knows I was just sleeved. Sounds like I should go back and insist OR should I ask for one thru the surgeons office? Thanks for any advice.[/quote']

I would ask again and state you have been reading about the possibility of decreased bone density in sleeve patients and it would ease your mind. You don't have to say it was this forum though. Just that you had been doing some research. If you still get a no, go thru your surgeon.

[cherrybombknits 184]

Just got back from Hawaii where I fell off a rock. Thankfully my hubbala caught me or I might have a busted head. Bruises, scrapes, and a pretty gnarly sprain, but no broken bones. Things are looking up

[cherrybombknits 184]

I am 52' date=' sleeved 18 days ago. I asked my general doc for a bone density test & she said no I am too young (she knows I was just sleeved. Sounds like I should go back and insist OR should I ask for one thru the surgeons office? Thanks for any advice.[/quote']

I agree with Pip. Let them know you had the procedure done and let them know you'd like a baseline scan. That way you'll have a "clean" scan to go by.

52 would normally be young, but keep on them.