Vitamin D3 ?

I am just 5 weeks post-op.  When and how much vitamin D3 should I be taking?  I  guess I can ask the doctor when I see him on Monday but was just wondering what you do? Appreciate your feed back.

It depends on your vitamin D level.  Have you had it tested?

Most post ops need at least 10,000 IU D3 a day to maintain a level of 80, which is what research shows we need.

I need to take 50,000 IU three times a week to keep my level around 100.

Thank you for your response Kelly.  I am having labs done for my endocrinologist later this month and will ask her to check my level.

Thanks Kelly for always being there to assist your fellow members

You should check with your doctor before increasing your D3 beyond what is in your multivitamin.  D3 is not expelled (like C and others) and can be toxic in high levels.  Women (especially who are overweight and caucasian) tend to need more D3 than men.  If it is a real concern for you, your doctor will order a blood test.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-d-toxicity/AN02008