Sherry77 166 Posted August 30, 2012 I hear many people benefit from B12 injections. Are these administered by the surgeon who performed the sleeve, PCP, other healthcare professional, or self administered? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UTGal99 327 Posted August 30, 2012 All of the above can administer. My surgeon and/or PCP have advised they will do them monthly or my surgeon will write a script for them to administer on your own. Ask your surgeon's office how they like to proceed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherry77 166 Posted August 30, 2012 When I ask for these injections, what should I say the reason is for needing them? 1 Territravel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Territravel 217 Posted August 30, 2012 In the south, you can get them at the Krogers Pharmacy, Walgreens and at some minor medical places for $15.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isajck 229 Posted August 30, 2012 Has anyone tried the B-12 nasal spray, Nascobal yet? I was so not going to do injections and am not handling pills/sublingual well just now so a sample of this was given to me at my surgeon's office today. I cannot wait to try it. http://www.nascobal.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Territravel 217 Posted August 30, 2012 When I ask for these injections, what should I say the reason is for needing them? You don't need a reason. I use to get them before surgery, just for the energy boost. I get them monthly now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkbwlr16 20 Posted August 30, 2012 My surgeon put me on the injections 3 times a week because my levels were so low. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccermomx2 111 Posted August 30, 2012 B12 is a manadatory part of my Vitamin list for life. I choose to do the injections once a month which is easier to remember that another pill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piplula 709 Posted August 31, 2012 I hear many people benefit from B12 injections. Are these administered by the surgeon who performed the sleeve' date=' PCP, other healthcare professional, or self administered?[/quote'] I purchase mine at my local pharmacy (Kroger)$15 / month and they administer it. No prescription required. I just told them I had weight loss surgery, and they call me to remind me its time for a dose. I think the next time I goto the doctor, I may ask for a perscription and get a vial of it and have my nurses shoot me up at work...would be cheaper because I wouldn't have to pay for the administration fee . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMSKINNY 160 Posted September 4, 2012 When I go to the doctor, I might ask about the injections. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennyblue111 32 Posted September 5, 2012 I got a prescription @ inject myself. 1 Territravel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherry77 166 Posted September 5, 2012 I got a prescription @ inject myself. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I have my 6 week post op appt next Monday. I'll ask him then. Do you inject them at a 90 degree angle in your Lower abdomen similar to lovenox? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMSKINNY 160 Posted September 6, 2012 I went to the doctor today and they gave me a sample of the nasal B-12. I'll see if I like it and let you know. 1 isajck reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isajck 229 Posted September 6, 2012 I went to the doctor today and they gave me a sample of the nasal B-12. I'll see if I like it and let you know. Great that someone else has heard of it! I tried my first dose this past Friday. So far, so good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherry77 166 Posted September 6, 2012 Great that someone else has heard of it! I tried my first dose this past Friday. So far' date=' so good.[/quote'] Do you have lots of energy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
