Vitamins
Hello, I went to Vitamin World today and I bought B-12 vitamins. The salesperson said that with my multi-vitamin and the hair vitamin that the B-12 vitamin will not have any side effects. Does anyone on the site take B-12 Vitamins? It is a pill you let desolve in your mouth. Let me know because I would like to start taking it as soon as possible. He said that it will give me energy. I need that....
B-12 sublingual are meant to dissolve under your tongue. They are absorbed directly into your bloodstream and are for energy. I take them daily. Some can get away with weekly. Some people need injections. Very individual. The pills that you buy & swallow are not absorbed & pass right through you & you waste your money.
Angela, Have you had any bloodwork done by your PCP since surgery? It's highly advisable to have full bloodworkups done regularly. (And to keep up with the results yourself)
Vitamin B-12 is **hugely important**. Some people are ok with taking it orally, some have to do injections. Whichever one works for you is good. But please know that you will need to take this for the rest of your life. I've heard that the self administered injections are cheaper than the oral vitamins. They're usually administered once a month, sometimes more, sometimes less.
The very nature of the RNY surgery makes it nearly impossible for your body to take B12 from food. There are other vitamins and nutrients that also won't be absorbed. This varies for each individual. It's very important that we pay attention to this, if we want to achieve and maintain optimal health.
Good luck,
Lynn
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