Vitamins: Best...more Natural

peachynptc
on 2/8/15 4:34 am - Fayetteville, GA

I have never really had  a problem not absorbing my vitamins. I am 4 years post op and never really taken much. Right now my fingernails are cracking in the middle and breaking off and lifting off and I am totally exhausted. From what I've read it could be thyroid, iron deficiency but more than likely malnutrition. 

I'm thinking I probably at least need some calcium. I try to remember my Vitamin D but don't always get it in. I don't like taking anything at all and so glad I had the VSG where we don't normally have to take much anyway. 

Does anyone know what a good calcium/magnesium/Vitamin D or whatever else that it should be combined with and that is possibly very natural. I've heard many brands are mostly fillers.

Thanks!

       
VSG: 4/11/11 by Dr. Kevin McGill at Buckhead Bariatrics, Atlanta, GA.

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MsBatt
on 2/8/15 4:52 am

Before self-dosing, I suggest you get some labs run to determine exactly what you DO need. Most women do need calcium, whether they've had WLS or not, and most humans could benefit from Vitamin D.

cappy11448
on 2/8/15 5:02 am

My program does regular blood work twice a year to check vitamin levels. I'm meticulous about taking my vitamins, yet I've had to add supplements of more calcium and more B12 and B1 over the past 2 years.  You should check with your doctor and get some blood work done.  Keep yourself healthy!

Carol

    

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385,  Surgery Weight 333,  Current Weight 160.  At GOAL!

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peachynptc
on 2/8/15 6:17 am - Fayetteville, GA

I had labs done last year. I do not see my surgeon anymore, just a PA. She said we don't need calcium but maybe Vit. D. 

I had planned on making an appointment tomorrow for labs again, just want to find a good place to buy them. I'm sure I need something.

Thanks

       
VSG: 4/11/11 by Dr. Kevin McGill at Buckhead Bariatrics, Atlanta, GA.

Looking for Support Group near Fayetteville/Peachtree City, GA

Gwen M.
on 2/8/15 9:55 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I'd recommend having a slew of labs done, so you know what you need to take.  

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