Thread: Other than when you whack your knee o...

Jan, I think with your risk factors you should get a bone density test if you have not already had one. That would let you know where you stand now. You might also ask your doctor to do a vit D level. Most of us do not get enough vit D and it is extremely important in building bone. If it is low, you may not be getting enough in your calcium supplement, although it sounds like you should be getting plenty of calcium. And I really do recommend...

You are right. I should have a bone density test. I am menopausal now. Since I had the WLS, I have many blood tests to check the levels of vitamins & iron. To the best of my knowledge, the calcium was ok. I take iron supplements. In fact, I take A LOT of supplements.LOL Will mention this to my PCP on my next visit. Thx so much! jan

"However, I don't think about bone health enough to force mysefl into the proper weight-bearing regimen..." HEHEHE..we can arrange to pester...I mean remind..you quite often if you'd like. ;)

A monthly prescription?bone supplement, calcium, vitamin D, A and iron.

Thanks Becky! It's good to see postings on the board again.? Currently I'm taking vitamin D, cod liver oil capsules and a superfood powder called Boku Superfood.? When the capsules are done, I'm going to just get the oil.? I put it in my fuit smoothies in the morning.? Can't even taste it, but cod liver oil has great healing properties in it and some vitamin D also. I've tried hard to eat more fuits and veggies, and...

On occasion. Next year I am slated for a complete health check-up and I'll also look into that.

I do --- I am on osteoporosis=prevention meds and take they religiously. And then there are my episodes of joint pain... I'm getting old, I guess. However, I don't think about bone health enough to force mysefl into the proper weight-bearing regimen...

I do to a certain point because I have a rare bone disease and I tend to break bones fairly easy, but I don't let it run me nuts. ?