Okay so my Total D is 19, obese people seem to be challenged in producing Vitamin D through sun exposure and having had my gall bladder out, I may not be able to absorb the mega dose or the nutritionally available doses in the sardines, salmon, milk/yogurt, eggs, etc. Wondering if it is possible to be toxic/overdose on the way to trying to get my blood levels up. I've been living in mind-blowing, life-shattering pain for 7 months. None of my docs will even answer my questions about pain management. The rheumatologist won't see me until I've had 3 months of Vitamin D mega dose therapy (one pill a week for 12 weeks). I guess I understand that one...adequate Vitamin D levels will reduce inflammation and may change the rheum diagnosis picture. I just don't understand why we can't get me functioning muscularly/motor issues/neuro issues at a higher level so that I don't need the courage and faith of Gandi and the Dali Lama combined just to get through each moment. I'm getting 15 minutes of sun exposure without sunblock 6-7days per week (non-obese folks only need 2-3 days). I'm trying to keep my attitude up and my expectations reasonable but tonight I'm in too much pain to sleep and I'm frightened because despite all my attempts, the pain is getting worse and more constant.