Vitamin B12 shot?

Cottagenanny
on 1/27/14 7:29 am - Mississauga, Canada

RNY on 02/03/14

I got a prescription from my doctor for the vitamin b12 shot - when did people start getting it, after surgery mine - is Feb. 3 or start it now?

Thanks.

Orientation March 13, 2013 / Social Worker June 11 / Nurse Practitioner July 10 / Nutrition class, Blood, ECG Aug. 20 / Surgeon Consult - Dr. Penner Sept. 20 / CT Scan Oct. 10 / Surgeon Consult - Dr. Urbach Oct. 18 / Psychologist Oct. 30 / Nutritionist Oct. 30 / Dr. Urbach Dec. 13 / PAATS Jan. 24 / Surgery February 3, 2014

kimber291
on 1/27/14 7:47 am - Port Hope, ON, Canada

RNY on 02/11/14

Hi there.

Do you have to pay for them? Just asking because most drug companies don't cover them. I am thinking of getting the shot myself if it's not too expensive. I do have the gummies right now, I have enough for 4 months.

Referral - Oct 29/13

Info Session - Nov 18/13...1st surgeon appt - Nov 26/13...RN/SW/RD - Dec - 4/13...Dr.Glazer - Jan 8/14...2nd Surgeon appt - Jan 22/14 PATTS - Jan 29/14...

SURGERY!!!! FEBRUARY 11th 2014.

Monica M.
on 1/28/14 12:17 am - Penetanguishene, Canada

RNY on 03/02/11

my drug company covers it. great west life

shoshanaApr2013
on 1/27/14 8:34 am

I buy the injectable B12 at Walmart. It's about $7 for 10 shots and most people only take 1 or 2 shots a month, so I find it's actually cheaper than the chewables.

Referral: Apr 2013; Orientation (HRRH): Aug 12, 2013; 1st Surgeon Appt (Dr Sohi): Aug 23, 2013; SW/RD/RN: Nov 8, 2013; Internist (Dr Glazer): Nov 14, 2013; 2nd Surgeon Appt: Nov 20, 2013; Start Opti: Jan 3, 2013; PATTS: Jan 16, 2014; Surgery: Jan 24, 2014

kimber291
on 1/27/14 8:48 am - Port Hope, ON, Canada

RNY on 02/11/14

Do you have to get a prescription for them?

Referral - Oct 29/13

Info Session - Nov 18/13...1st surgeon appt - Nov 26/13...RN/SW/RD - Dec - 4/13...Dr.Glazer - Jan 8/14...2nd Surgeon appt - Jan 22/14 PATTS - Jan 29/14...

SURGERY!!!! FEBRUARY 11th 2014.

Leanne1
on 1/27/14 8:55 pm, edited 1/27/14 8:57 pm - Newmarket, Canada

RNY on 09/14/10

Yes.. your GP can prescribe it for you.

I used to get it once a month. Now I take the tablet; I get them from Walmart, (1200mcg/tablet...3-4x per week)

And it was cheap to get. about $6/$7

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Leanne1
on 1/27/14 8:59 pm - Newmarket, Canada

RNY on 09/14/10

I didn't start til after my RNY

BELOW GOAL Happily maintaining 4.5 years out!! Life is GREAT!!! Had my plastic surgery!

Maricw
on 1/28/14 12:03 am - Oshawa, Canada

I having been taking B12 shots for years ...I took the pills for awhile but they didn't work for me the same... You can buy over counter. I have many times... My hubby has give them to me when I wasn't in mood to go to the Dr to get it....I get really tired when my shot is do...

Referral - October 3-2013 / Family Dr. Confirmed - October 31-2013 / Orientation call - November 11-2013 / Orientation (HRRH) -November 25-2013 / 1st Surgeon Appt (Dr Huynh) - January 14-2014 / SW/RN/RD - January 17-2014 / Dr Glazer March 25-2014/ 2nd Surgeon Appt (Dr Huynh)- April 10-2014 / Surgery date - August 7-2014

AllisonKara
on 1/28/14 1:15 am

The typical general supplemental dose of vitamin B12 is 1-25 mcg per day. You can also eat meat, fish, and dairy products if you want to go lightly with the shots.

piccola
on 1/28/14 6:21 am

RNY on 06/06/13

You don't need a prescription .. I went to Shoppers Drug mart and you buy a vial for around 12 dollars. It will last you

awhile...You will go to your family doctor once a month to get the shot.. So much easier then taking another vitamin. Try

a few different options and one will work out for you.. Good Luck on your surgery....

Lisa

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