B12

[~*~Rachel~*~ 2]

My program says that I do not have to take a B12 supplement daily however a Calcium and Multivitamin both twice a day. In my program booklet they put together it says B12 is needed for the sleeve and Gastric Bypass. Does anyones doctor for the Lap band suggest B12? Do you take it anyway?

[Acadia 20]

B12 only comes from animal Protein, until you're eating meat again (4-8 oz per day) you'll need B12. You'll also need it for life if you're a vegetarian.

[~*~Rachel~*~ 2]

Did not know that... Thanks that helped a lot!

[kadoane8 1]

The info they gave me said LB patients have a risk of being deficient in B12, folate, and thiamine. I got a liquid one at Whole Foods that has all three in it, Well, I think all three. It has folic acid and from what I can tell, folate and folic acid are the same, they just come from different sources.

[MaybeBanding26 5]

mine said i didnt need it, but it would be fine if i took it anyway. i got a nifty liquid one that has all the goodies, plus Biotin which i like because i dont have to take an extra supplement in order to prevent hair loss!

im not sure about the science of it, i just know b-12 gives me energy.

[Metime 2]

Does the liquid stuff taste nasty? I hate the smell of Vitamins and have trouble taking them. The liquid stuff seems like it would be hard to swallow. Can you mix it in something? I dont' know what... I take the chewable gummy vitamins and the chocolate Calcium right now, but would not mind adding a B12 for the energy!

[Acadia 20]

The best B12 I've found are sublinguals from VitaminShoppe or AmericaRx, they taste like berries and dissolve in seconds.

[blondeej 111]

I saw another poster talking about B12 shots prescribed by her doctor. I want to ask my doc about that because that would be my preference!

[amberakamom 13]

Mine said I didn't need it unless blood tests said otherwise. They'll just have me taking Calcium and a multi.

[Acadia 20]

The B12 shots are easier for some but they will require a copayment to receive, which could be $25-45/month plus the cost of the shot itself at around $10, whereas the sublinguals are $12.00/100 tiny tablets that taste great and dissolve in less than 15 seconds.

Personally I prefer the sublinguals and I'm a vegetarian so I'll be taking them the rest of my life.

[MaybeBanding26 5]

Does the liquid stuff taste nasty? I hate the smell of Vitamins and have trouble taking them. The liquid stuff seems like it would be hard to swallow. Can you mix it in something? I dont' know what... I take the chewable gummy vitamins and the chocolate Calcium right now, but would not mind adding a B12 for the energy!

it actually tastes pretty pleasant. its a fruity flavor...not something you wanna splash over ice and guzzle, but its definitely palatable. i actually like it.