B12 shots

[ladytuscanny 0]

I haven't seen this topic on the forum. Does anyone have to take B12 shots monthly in addition to the Vitamins that they take?

I have to take B complex 3x a day, 2 calcium citrate a day, and 2 multi Vitamin A day, plus a B12 shot 1x a month.

When it is time for my shot i'm so tired I can't get up. 12 hours after the shot i'm fine. So far I was able to get the surgeon office to give it to me. I'm a wimp when it comes to given myself needles. I've given my dad his insulin, but I don't have the nerve to give it to myself. I asked my primary care if she would do it, and she said yes. When it was time she made me go for a blood test and sent for records from the surgeons office. In the mean time I couldn't walk across the house without being wiped out. Finally I asked my friend who is a vet tech and has been giving intra muscular shots for ever to give it to me yesterday. Today i'm back to myself. Does anyone else have this problem?

[snowbird 2]

My daughter's doctor prescribed B12 shots for her and they seem to have a similar effect for her. The same doctor told me I didn't need them.

[ladytuscanny 0]

HMMM, why you and not her? I've tried to look up the reason for the shot after surgery but can't find an answer. I've figured it out that I need it for energy. Anyone else?

[Wheetsin 714]

My surgeon does the shots, but mainly for bypass patients, and usually only when they complain of lethargy. I never needed them, guess I could get it enough to take care of energy.

[Chrisann 0]

That was never mentioned to me by my Doctor. I was just told to take two chewable childrens Multivitamins with Iron everyday.

[MerryHearted 20]

Banded patients don't have malabsorption issues, so for most of us a Multivitamin and Calcium supplement does the trick for whatever we are short in. Most multivites have B12.< /p>

Did your doctor explain why you would need the shots? Did you need them pre-banding too?

[ladytuscanny 0]

no he didn't, not that I remember. I'm sure my primary will, she has all the records and results of the blood work I just had done. Now all I have to do is make an appointment and go.

[slimmy120 2]

Let us know the results of why you taking them ,i very tired had Iron and blood tests and doctor said i did not need them.

[Ang1982 4]

Hmm to my knowledge it's not common for bandsters to need B12 so I would say if you do - it's possibly not related to being banded? Keep us posted on that one.

My best girl friend has to take b12 shots every month but she is a gastric bypass patient and needs it or she gets lethargic and VERY scatter brained/forgetful

[ladytuscanny 0]

Thats what happens to me. The surgeon even suggested to take the shot every two weeks instead of every four. I'm calling the primary tomorrow to make an appointment.

[jnbwilds 0]

Just a tip on B12 - you can buy it in liquid form at the health food store. I put drops in my morning coffee or tea, since I cannot get down the Vitamins. It's the only supplement I take besides a multi.

[luluc 6]

My OBGYN gives me B12 shots monthly & have for a while now (pre-band). I have very "heavy" periods which results in me being very weak (slight anemia) & her recommendation was these shots. I've not had any lethargic feelings since getting these, though she did mention that there was a "patch" I could try on my last visit. Might try that out.

[slimmy120 2]

Will have to look into the liquid B12 and Patches.< /p>

[ladytuscanny 0]

I finally saw my regular doctor yesterday and she said that my B12 levels were fine, but if the surgeon thinks I need to have them, then she doesn't have a problem with it. She presribed an inhalable B12 that I take 1x a week instead of the shot. I hope that works. The shots hurt.

[slimmy120 2]

I finally saw my regular doctor yesterday and she said that my B12 levels were fine, but if the surgeon thinks I need to have them, then she doesn't have a problem with it. She presribed an inhalable B12 that I take 1x a week instead of the shot. I hope that works. The shots hurt.

Gee i never heard of inhalable b12, I am in australia, will have to look into that.