PLEASE TAKE YOUR VITAMINS

I am not sure if many of you know but I recently had a VERY scary episode due to not taking my vitamins..

After a day of yachting I fainted and fell into the ocean where I nearly drowned.  I had not been drinking alcohol, and after having many tests done it turns out that my B12 level was at 207 which is way below what it should be..  I had to give myself shots daily for a week and now am doing them once a week for a month and then monthly for the rest of my life.. 

I know that once I hit the two year mark I felt good and was on top of the world so I stopped taking my vitamins.. Well needless to say it bit me in the butt.. I am just blessed that I just hurt myself and no one else.. Although, Debra may disagree since this is the second time that I have died on her..

I am begging you guys to rememeber that this surgery is for life and we have to take our vitamins daily..  PLEASE..  Newbies, please make sure that you are taking REAL vitamins.. Kid's chewables do not work after about 3 months.. THIS IS THE OPINION OF MY DOCTOR PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR FOR HIS/HER SUGGESTION

Ramon,

I am so glad to hear you are doing better.  I had no clue about the vitamin issue until I read all the posts on here.  I haven't been taking my vitamins because I was not told what to take and etc. I still have trouble eating the healthier way and now I am starting to gain weight.  I am under a lot of stress in my life and have been for the past 6mnths or so.  Hopefully, I can get the knowledge needed to take vitamins and eat better.
 You say chewables are not good for us to rely on???? Please advise on this.

Continue your journey to better health and God Bless!

Carrie

I have only taken chewables and childrens complete chewables since before surgery! That was 26 months ago! My labs have been dead on except my b12 is high so we cut back to every other day!
Meggie

I've never heard that about chewables.  I'm 2 years out and still take chewables because since surgery I have a hard time with pills.

I have never heard that either and as a nurse I would love to see some medical research to support such a claim.  I too am over 2 years out, have been faithful about taking mine and all my labs have been perfect.

Steph, to my knowledge there is no research that chewables aren't absorbed.  I think what you'll find is differences of opinions on children's chewables vs. adult chewables (Flintstones vs. Centrical).

PS Ramon corrected his thread on the main board to say his doctor said for him NO CHEWABLES, he needs to take other forms.  Which could in fact be turn since we are different and one thing that works for someone may not work for someone else.

Hey Ramon,
I have a question...

Did the doc say whether consumption of alcohol inhibits vitamin absorption?  I just remember a friend waiting for plastics had been told that.

Glad you are better...you and Deb should get together and start vitamin taking parties

Where have you been - I have missed you and Martha - How are you doing?!!!!! Spill your guts and tell us what is going on in your world!

Hi stranger!! You comming up for the OH conference? Sure wish we could have a good sunset or rise picture now and again!!
Meggie

I have made a correction and I do apologize for the misunderstanding..