Vitamin D Deficiency.

[A.Positive]

My latest blood work revealed that I have a very low vitamin D level at 21nmo/L with a slight elevation in parathyroid hormone.

I of course Googled this (I will speak with my GP as possible) but I am now a tad worried.

Has anyone has similar results that were corrected with a high does of Cholecalciferol weekly x 8 (as advised by my Bariatric team)?

I am pre-op.

 

[Yvessa]

Its quite common for us to have low vitamin d preop although the majority not low enough for it to be an issue for the op. I wouldn't worry too much, but just make sure if you're worried you do talk to your team and ask for a detailed explanation.

 

[Paula Garner]

My Vit D levels were 12 pre op. normal therapeutic range is between 50 and 75. I was referred to an endocrinologist, who recommended me to buy 5000iu of vit d3 from amazon and take 1 a day. I'd been taking prescribed d3 for a year and my levels had only gone up by 3 points.

Within 3 months my levels were back within normal range and have stayed that way ever since.

 

[ThinnerJemima]

Ditto for me, mine were 10 in April this year and 15 in July. No probs ref surgery. I am on a disgusting orange flavoured oil 3 times a day. Plus Adcal D3 which I'm not very regular at taking.