Stall may mean Vitamin D deficient hmm...

[seelessofme 63]

Seelessofme' date='

I am so excited to see how much weight is gone in the morning. Haha. That is very interesting and appreciate the info as I too am coming up on my first bloodwork in about 2 weeks.

Good luck and will look for you future posts.[/quote']

I'll be on Good morning America and all the morning shows telling my weight loss miracle. I'll simply explain, I took one 50,000 unit pill of Vitamin D and VOILA the weight was gone! Lol

[TexasMiss 314]

Off the top of my head... I think 8.5-10.5 on the serum Calcium level is normal. Serum PTH level is normal about 10-65. Normal blood work usually gives calcium levels, but serum calcium levels are different...and a different test...they have to run a PTH panel to get it. I take two viactin soft chews and one calcitrol daily...keeps it under control and my parathyroids happy. Sunshine is the best way to give your Vitamin D levels a boost naturally so take a walk or sit outside and enjoy some sun if the weather allows. It was almost 80 here today so I cranked on the a/c lol

[seelessofme 63]

Off the top of my head... I think 8.5-10.5 on the serum Calcium level is normal. Serum PTH level is normal about 10-65. Normal blood work usually gives calcium levels' date=' but serum calcium levels are different...and a different test...they have to run a PTH panel to get it. I take two viactin soft chews and one calcitrol daily...keeps it under control and my parathyroids happy. Sunshine is the best way to give your Vitamin D levels a boost naturally so take a walk or sit outside and enjoy some sun if the weather allows. It was almost 80 here today so I cranked on the a/c lol[/quote']

I wish I could sit outside...I live in Buffalo, NY where today's high was a whopping 27 degrees!

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

Prior to surgery, I was also told I was Vitamin D deficient, not uncommon for overweight people. Fat Cells draw Vit. D and leave you deficient and could make weight loss more difficult. . I have been taking 10,000 a day for about 4 months. I was also informed that it would take at least 3 months for any change in my bloodwork. I went this morning for my followup bloodwork and will be interested in seeing if the weight loss plus supplements have done the trick.

Good luck!

[seelessofme 63]

Prior to surgery' date=' I was also told I was Vitamin D deficient, not uncommon for overweight people. Fat Cells draw Vit. D and leave you deficient and could make weight loss more difficult. . I have been taking 10,000 a day for about 4 months. I was also informed that it would take at least 3 months for any change in my bloodwork. I went this morning for my followup bloodwork and will be interested in seeing if the weight loss plus supplements have done the trick.

Good luck![/quote']

Since taking the Vitamins, have you noticed additional weight loss? I've been a very slow loser and haven't lost anything since 12/15. I was deficient before WLS due to being a diabetic but since having the surgery and no longer taking meds for diabetes, I thought it resolved itself, I guess I was wrong.

[Banned member 320]

I get my Vitamin d from the sun. That's the reason why I started walking outside, oh and the fresh air is a bonus plus I hate taking supplements for something I can get for free My Vit D was low because I always stayed in the house prior to surgery and now I'm walking 3 miles 5 days a week in the sun and my energy has definitely seen a boost. I'm still a slow loser but I don't stress about that anymore.

[GeauxForIt 659]

It'd be great if I had the time to get my Vitamin D from the sun several times a week, but that's laughable for me right now!

What supplements are y'all taking and where'd you buy them?

[Ima Loser 197]

TexasMiss- I too am hypothyroid... I was wondering, did your PCP or Endo have you take Vitamin D prior to WLS? I am asking bc mine did... PLease forgive me if you have already stated the answer to this questions, I haven't read the entire thread before posting my question to you. From what I understand MOST if not all people with Hypothyroidism have Vitamin D defincency...

[Mich grand 35]

I haven't notice can you buy just Vit D without a prescription?

[abetterme4.2 268]

I haven't notice can you buy just Vit D without a prescription?

Yes, you can. Vitamin d3 is usually what you want to get.

I was very low on vit d3 levels prior to WLS and was gaining weight. Yes, I was doing everything right. Logged food, worked out, nothing I did not log. Long story short, it was crazy. It took 4 doctors, including 2 endo's to figure it out. (Obviously not very thorough endo's). I was sleeping like crazy!

Anyway, once that was figured out, weight just literally dropped off (all that I had gained).

I continue to supplement. It's the "make you feel good vitamin."

I also want to point out that I cycle ( 1- 1/2 hours) walk/jog, work in my garden, hike. All outdoors. All that sunshine in Texas, and it still wasn't enough.

Good luck and stay on top of it.

[delta_girl 931]

Yes, you can. Vitamin d3 is usually what you want to get.

I was very low on vit d3 levels prior to WLS and was gaining weight. Yes, I was doing everything right. Logged food, worked out, nothing I did not log. Long story short, it was crazy. It took 4 doctors, including 2 endo's to figure it out. (Obviously not very thorough endo's). I was sleeping like crazy!

Anyway, once that was figured out, weight just literally dropped off (all that I had gained).

I continue to supplement. It's the "make you feel good vitamin."

I also want to point out that I cycle ( 1- 1/2 hours) walk/jog, work in my garden, hike. All outdoors. All that sunshine in Texas, and it still wasn't enough.

Good luck and stay on top of it.

Are you taking a standard dosage? How long did it take for you to feel benefits?

[seelessofme 63]

I haven't notice can you buy just Vit D without a prescription?

Yes at any pharmacy. I've even seen them in a dollar store!

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[delta_girl 931]

I wonder about the quality of the Vitamins. Different brands, vendors, ingredients, etc.

Which ones have higher quality ingredients than others or if it even matters.

[seelessofme 63]

I hear you on that one, I was just pointing out they have them everywhere. I personally would buy them from the pharmacy or my doctors office.

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[TexasMiss 314]

TexasMiss- I too am hypothyroid... I was wondering, did your PCP or Endo have you take Vitamin D prior to WLS? I am asking bc mine did... PLease forgive me if you have already stated the answer to this questions, I haven't read the entire thread before posting my question to you. From what I understand MOST if not all people with Hypothyroidism have Vitamin D defincency...

I have been on Calcitriol for several years...it's a prescription strength Vitamin D. I see me endo on the 12th and surgery on the 28th. I'm not sure what he will have me do but am sure I will continue taking it if not increase it. When my levels get low my kidneys stop playing nice so not taking it isnt an option.