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Post menopausal calcium requirement and RNY

Spotz
Spotz
Dear Ladies of Wisdom, my requirement for calcium citrate is 1600 mg daily, prior to RNY. Now with the malabsorption component added to my body, how much does this need to be increased by? My bone density screening came back with a report of mild porosity. Gotta correct this cuz , as I see it, thanks to RNY, I have about 35 more years in this body :)

Hope everyone is doing well!

Blessings,
Spotz
rubymama
rubymama
My post-op requirement is 1500 mg a day. That is supplemented by any I take in with my food.
Spotz
Spotz
Thanks! My few years before RNY, my gyn said 1600mg. daily. My bariatric vits contain 1800mg. So, in my way of thinking, 1800mg minus the 1600mg I need, leaves 200 mg to the good. However, that doesn't account for the malabsorption. I think I'll try to research the effect of getting an over abundance of calcium. Near as I can tell, the worst would be severe constipation ;)

More thoughts, rubymama? Discussion might help me get it right in my head :D
sarasota34233
sarasota34233
I have osteopenia and my daily requirement is 3200mg per day. I get it in the form of crystals, liquid, gummies, and capsules with the hope that at least a few of these forms are absorbing. Weight bearing exercise and strength training are also critical.
sarasota34233
sarasota34233
I should add that I am NOT post-menopausal!
Spotz
Spotz
As much as I DESPISE the E word, I started my yoga practice today. The last time I attempted it, I couldn't move for a solid week! Going a bit gentler this time! I guess I'll be shopping for some free weights. We have some here, but they are too heavy for me to start with. If I try to carry two twenty pound containers of cat litter, I just barely make it from the kitchen to the closet I keep it in. Just think, I used to carry much more than 40 pounds extra every place I went!

Anyway, thanks for your response. I do know that calcium citrate is most bio absorbable. My issue is really hard for me to get my head wrapped around. My blood work is excellent, and has been since the beginning. So I wonder that if the blood calcium is good, it must be that my body isn't drawing from the supply, or the supply isn't adequate. I did get some citracal petites with D3 and popped two this afternoon. I'll do two more before bed, then be on schedule for am and pm. I plan on doubling the recommended dose.

I didn't mean to be exclusive in my post title, so very sorry if I offended. That being said, you certainly qualify in my book as being a Lady of Wisdom! :)