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Dr. Ellner called last week to tell me about new research concerning Vitamin B Complex. She said to tell the group that in addition to our multivitamins and our sublingual B-12 we should be taking a Vitamin B Complex daily. Those who have had gastric bypass surgery are now showing up Vitamin B deficient. Also, I just got a message from another group leader in Mesa, Arizona who said her surgeon said some of it has to do also with caffiene blocking absorption. Dr. Ellner further stated that one of the most important things to remember in choosing a supplement is the rate at which it dissolves. Your vitamins should dissolve in room temp water within 10-15 minutes. The first ones I purchased from Safeway (Shiff brand at $16 a bottle) did not dissolve. The cheap-o Safeway brand ($5) dissolved in 25 minutes. You can also find a B Complex at Bariatric Advantage or Dr. Ellner's webpage estore. If anyone finds them elsewhere and does the water-test, please share your info with the rest of us. Sherry :)
This is the next phase in supporting our Fairbanks WLS group members who are 1+ years post op. In response to many members of the Alvarado Surgical Weight Loss Support Group's request to provide a forum or support to members who are beyond that "Golden Year" and whose needs are not being met in the regular group meetings and with the support of ObesityHelp.com, we have created this website. I have spoken to Dr. Ellner and she believes this is a fabulous way to reach those members who are out of surgery for over a year, and who are not able to attend regular group meetings or needs are not addressed in the regular meetings. Dr. Ellner stated that she would also love to join our on-line chat once in a while to offer advise, discuss new developments in the field of bariatrics and provide support. I have also spoken to Suze Gilbreath, a licensed therapist, who would also love to join our group once in a while to discuss issues that are specific to our needs. Please comment on some of the issues you would like to see discussed. We will be setting up a specific date and time when we will meet on-line. :) Sherry
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