Linda 66 34 Posted September 12, 2012 Ex lapbander here~I had the band put in 2003 lostll my excess weight and had it removed in 2010 due to slippage I gained all my weight back (120lbs). So now 2 yrs later after the removal of the band, I'm looking for the sleeve. I went yesterday and spoke to the nurse coordinator at my surgeons office. She did say she really liked the sleeve but when I told her what meds and Vitamins I'm taking (B-12 was when she looked at me) I have very low b-12 and take b-12 sublinquel 5000 u.i. on saturdays and sundays only. She told me...."the sleeve cuts away the part of the stomach that absorbs (i guess) b-12 and being I am already low in B-12 perhaps the sleeve isn't a good choice for me". Now, I won't be seeing my surgeon till October so I will question him on this. A Has anyone here ever heard of this and if so, what is done if this is the case?? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen of Crop 1,104 Posted September 12, 2012 I'm sorry I don't know the answer to this, but I do know that I take a B12 Vitamin every day and I get a B12 shot once a month as per my doctor. I didn't know that it might be because the sleeve cuts away part. I was told though that you can't overdose on it; if you have too much you will just pee it out. Sounds like you need to talk with your doctor about that. Other than that, the sleeve is a dream. 1 Linda 66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COsleeveDude 273 Posted September 12, 2012 Yes, but you can always get shots if the pills don't work. Start taking a B-Complex pill every day and see what your levela get to before surgery. My guess is you have a fair chance of keeping them up if you take it daily. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miz Z1 52 Posted September 12, 2012 I've been post op for almost a year. Sub-lingual B-12500 mg. is part of my daily Vitamin regimin along w/ 2 Flintstone Completes, and 2 Calcium Citrates with Vitamin D. Your Doctor knows best. I love my sleeve. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljperez 87 Posted September 13, 2012 I take B12 everyday its on my list I don't even have to crush it. I'm one week out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lollyfidy1965 402 Posted September 13, 2012 I also take a sublingual B12 once daily. My 3-month B12 level was perfectly normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randgalt 43 Posted September 13, 2012 I saw my doc today and she gave me a B12 shot and said I don't need the sublingual pills if I get the shot once a month. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lollyfidy1965 402 Posted September 13, 2012 I saw my doc today and she gave me a B12 shot and said I don't need the sublingual pills if I get the shot once a month. Thoughts? I'd rather take the sublingual pill daily than have to go see my dr once a month, pay the co-pay, pay for parking, and get a shot. Ultimately, its a matter of personal preference. I don't mind taking the sublingual every morning....its not a big deal. 1 slojo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slojo 150 Posted September 13, 2012 I take sublingual b-12 every morning plus opurity lapband chewable vitamins. My b-12 is also normal and i have had a deficiency in the past without it....I get it at Walgreens, goes under the tongue for 30 seconds and is absorbed in the blood vessels there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sassypants 674 Posted September 13, 2012 I am one of the few people who doesn’t have a problem (yet) with B Vitamins I was on the same dose as you of a B complex but I had to take 2 a day pre op now post op I haven’t taken a single B Vitamin or B complex pill yet and my levels are totally normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samsmom 54 Posted September 13, 2012 I'd rather take the sublingual pill daily than have to go see my dr once a month, pay the co-pay, pay for parking, and get a shot. Ultimately, its a matter of personal preference. I don't mind taking the sublingual every morning....its not a big deal. My doctor gave me a prescription for my B-12 injections. I take them at home once a month. Costs me $4 plus the $6 for the syringes at Sam's Club (10 month supply). No copays or doctor visits. I luv it! I take enough Vitamins and supplements daily, this allows me...one...less...pill! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lollyfidy1965 402 Posted September 13, 2012 My doctor gave me a prescription for my B-12 injections. I take them at home once a month. Costs me $4 plus the $6 for the syringes at Sam's Club (10 month supply). No copays or doctor visits. I luv it! I take enough Vitamins and supplements daily, this allows me...one...less...pill! Very cool!! 1 samsmom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doxieville 799 Posted September 13, 2012 I also do b-12 injections at home. Have for a few years. It's super easy & cheap. 1 samsmom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites