Potential deficiencies 3 year post op

[ACutler 1]

Hi all.

In October I will be 3 years post op. I have maintained my weight loss of 100 pounds, and still faithfully weigh my food when eating at home. I NEVER go above 4oz. When we go out occassionally (but not to often) I eyeball, and pay close attention to when that full feeling starts and promptly stop eating. I religiously take my B12, woman’s Multivitamin, and Biotin 10,000 every day. In the past 3 years, I could count on one hand the amount of times I’ve missed my pills. I knew going into this that it was extremely important to take these as other serious issues could arise if I didn’t. Sadly, I haven’t stayed current on getting my blood checked annually. That’s the background in a nutshell.

Now, for the past 3+ weeks I’ve had these seriously (what I thought were extremely chapped lips) where they were cracked and bleeding especially in the corner of my mouth with some inflammation. No open sores or spots anywhere. Aside from the corner spot in my lips, it really isn’t noticeable but I can definitely feel a major difference. My lips feel really weird like sandpaper. I started researching on Google possible causes and tried several different home methods to help get rid of whatever this is. Then, I came across oral thrush which some pictures resemble my corner and chapness. I have never had a yeast infection let alone thrush, but everything I was reading said that it could be due to B12, Iron, or other deficiencies. Then I light bulb went off reminding of the Baratric doctor telling me deficiencies were a possibility. I finally broke down and went to a doctor (which I have no insurance). The doctor did diagnose as oral thrush and put me on diflucan 1 pill a day for 5 days. She also did a blood knowing about my weight loss. She did mention that she has seen this before in a deficient B12 after weight loss. Looking back I’ve been pretty fatigued easily, and cold oh so cold. I am probably the only Floridian that uses an electric blanket year round, and has a small heater under her work desk.

Has anyone experienced anything like this nearly 3 years after post op? What can I expect? Any advice would be helpful.

Edited August 11, 2018 by ACutler

[BeeCat 99]

Cant relate but thanks for the info,

[Foxbins 625]

Is your B12 absorbed sublingually?

My GP will order vit/mineral levels if I ask. They're expensive, yes, but the consequences on preventable dietary deficiencies are worse.

I'm cold all the time, too. I sleep on a heated mattress pad all year and wear sweaters when it's 80F.

[ACutler 1]

Yes I take the sublingual.

[Neversaynever 268]

Here in the uk we have a B12 injection every 12 weeks, its free on the Nhs. Thank you for posting about this, although I am not suffering, it is good of you to raise awareness of this possible issue for others, hope you feel better soon.