So I had my regular blood work done last week and I received a script in the mail from my bariatric doctor saying my Vitamin D levels were very low. I'm being put on a regime of 50,000 units a week...so basically, one pill a week for 8 weeks., Then i have to take 2,000 units everyday. Being that I received the script yesterday, I couldn't call to ask what that was about. So I decided to contact my good friend Dr. Google and I found many articles about Vitamin D deficiencies linked to weight loss plateaus and stalls. I'm not a doctor nor do I pretend to be, but this might explain why I haven't lost anything since December 15th.

Here's part of many articles: People, who are trying to lose weight, typically, do not ‘plateau’ if they are vitamin D replete. Vitamin D directly combats metabolic syndrome so if you have been suffering from this there is hope.

I have hope....took my first pill for the week today.....so hoping the pounds are gone when I get up in the morning. Ha! :-)

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

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!

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!

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.

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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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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?

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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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.

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- 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.

I also had/have low Vitamin D levels. They checked that before surgery and started me on 50,000 units twice a week for 3 months. I'm about 2 months into taking them, and will have labs drawn this week. I had been taking 1000 iu daily for the last year...guess that wasn't enough. I didn't realize it impacted wieght loss, but that would explain a lot, lol!