I had low levels of vitamin d most my life and lack of estrogen and a
hysterectomy in my late 30s so all this effected my bones and I read small
boned women can get osteoporosis but not sure if that's true. I don't know
about vitamin D absorption. My surgeons nurse told me about medications. I
think it depends on type of surgery. I wish I could be of more help. The
website helps alot. Did you post message so you can get more feedback?
There's alot of helpful caring and informative people on site. Are you
having surgery for illiostomy or colectomy? I had prayers from my church
and this helped me alot. Please stay in touch. I've never spoken to anyone
about my ostomy except on this site or at doctors. Don't give up and i hope
you will feel better soon after procedure. My life was a nightmare before I
got my ostomy. I was able to go back to college and do life again. I hope
to hear from you again. Pamela