Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia POST OP

LngRedRose
on 5/16/12 2:16 am

So I went to my internist for a check up and found that I have dangerously low vitamin B12 deficiency and I am anemic. Did some research this morning and here is what I found. Just a heads up for folks that have had VSG. I am taking a B12 injection every day for three weeks, three times per week for 2 weeks and then once a week for three more weeks. That is a lot of injections....

What is vitamin B12 deficiency anemia?

You have had surgery to remove part of the stomach or the last part of your small intestine, called the ileum . This includes some types of surgery used to help very overweight people lose weight.

Hugs, Karen R. (Mom to TWELVE incredible kids)
Louisiana

TRISH S.
on 5/16/12 2:26 am

VSG on 07/03/12

I was told you needed to do vitamin b after surgery by injection,sublingal, or nasal spray.

LngRedRose
on 5/16/12 2:32 am

VSG on 07/02/08

Wasn't told that but it totally makes sense. Thanks for sharing.. I will definitely add it to my vitamin regimen.

Hugs, Karen R. (Mom to TWELVE incredible kids)
Louisiana

Kelly E.
on 5/16/12 1:11 pm - Staten Island, NY

VSG on 05/07/12

Yes. We must supplement B12. The part of the stomach removed makes intrinsic factor which allows are body to absorb B12. We mus supplement. Pills not enough. Nasal spray, a shot once per month or sublingual are the options.

Start wt 278. Ht 5'7" lowest 198. Band slipped March 2012, VSG may 7th.
SW 225. CW 201

LngRedRose
on 5/17/12 12:53 am

VSG on 07/02/08

Would have been really nice if someone had thought to tell me this information. Like maybe... FOUR years ago!?

Hugs, Karen R. (Mom to TWELVE incredible kids)
Louisiana

jacreasy
on 5/16/12 2:40 am

VSG on 04/23/12

Have you been taking a Vit B Pill since surgery?

(VSG) HW, 346 SW, 341 CW 176.2 GW, 165

LngRedRose
on 5/17/12 12:53 am

VSG on 07/02/08

Nope... not even ONE! :(( Wasn't told that I needed it.

Hugs, Karen R. (Mom to TWELVE incredible kids)
Louisiana

Krazydoglady
on 5/16/12 2:53 am - FL

VSG on 01/28/11

I do a B12 shot every month. B12 is a necessary supplement post-op. You can also do sublingual B12. My surgeon's office requires it, and it was part of our pre and post-op education program.

Carolyn (32 lbs lost Pre-op) HW: 291, SW: 259, GW: 129.5, CW: 126.4

Age: 45, Height: 5'2 1/4" , Stretch Goal: 122

LngRedRose
on 5/17/12 12:54 am

VSG on 07/02/08

Not to mention that it HELPS with weight loss if you have a B12 deficiency. Wow. The more I read... the more upset I am.

Hugs, Karen R. (Mom to TWELVE incredible kids)
Louisiana

happiegirl
on 5/16/12 3:09 am - Albuquerque, NM

VSG on 04/24/12

I too have been taking it since surgery. Your stomach separates the B-12 from the protein you eat (Thanks Dr. Oz). So it makes sense that with a tiny stomach you wouldn't be able to do that as effectively anymore. I would be really mad at my Dr. B-12 deficiencies are dangerous. You know like long term neurological effects? That's some BS.

HW: 351 Pre-op: 272 Current: 140.7 Goal:160 M1:14 M2:14 M3:11 M4:10 M5:10 M6:12 M7:8 M8:6 M9: 6 M10:7 M11: 6 M12: 4 M13: 5 M14:7 M15: 4 M16: 3 M17: 1 M18: 4

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