Pat, have you had a bone density test taken? Blood tests can not really indicate the level of calcium you are absorbing, just what is in your blood stream.
Further, how are you with your consumption of calcium? The ASMBS recommends 1500-2000 mg of calcium CITRATE (not carbonate) a day. The body can only absorb 500 mg at a time, so you need to take multiple doses per day, each spaced 2 hours or more apart. Plus, other vitamins, such as a low Vitamin D, can inhibit how much your body can absorb of calcium.
I have heard of RNY patients that have lost their teeth, but those cases were a direct result of inconsistent vitamin supplementation. Have you had blood tests run recently? I would start there.
I'm sorry this is happening to you and I hope you can find out the cause of these issues. Dental issues can be really debilitating.
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