Question:
Is it possible to take vitamin B-12 injections?
I have seen that vitamin B-12 daily is a required vitamin for gastric bypass patients. Is it possile to take it by injection, and if so how much and how often? — sexy red (posted on May 14, 2008)
May 14, 2008
Yes, my daughter takes the B-12 injections once a month.
— scaryreader
May 14, 2008
Yes you can take by injection. But I just posted the labs, and I take a
liquid vitamin high in B12. Lab results were posted today on the bottom of
my profile story, at the bottom. I take one ounce of the vitamin daily,
also noted on my profile page. DAVE
— Dave Chambers
May 14, 2008
Yes, you can do injections, but the liquid from what I am told are just as
good the B Complex Sublingual.
— tayee24
May 14, 2008
I've had B12 shots every month since my surgery. I will probably have them
for the rest of my life. I also take B vitamins supplements. I had an issue
with anemia before surgery so now I am just aware of that. Good luck with
your journey.
— Ambitious
May 14, 2008
I get a B-12 shot twic monthly and I am feeling much better. This is the
way my Doctor ordered it, because of fatique.
— lesleigh07
May 14, 2008
I was a Vegan (strict vegetarian) for many years. The only vitamin that I
was unable to get from my food was B-12. I was getting injections once a
month for years from my physician. I have had to STOP being a strict
vegetarian since I have discovered that I am now allergic to almost all
BEANS. Most of my proteins were from beans. I am also allergic to dairy.
I now consume poultry and fish for protein. I no longer need the B-12
shots.
Hugh
— hubarlow
May 14, 2008
I do B-12 injections every month. ! cc of B-12. I do it in my leg. No pain
at all. it is very easy t
— Joanc
May 14, 2008
I was taking B~12 dots, 1 every other day. My PCP told me that I should
just get the shot. So I did. I dont take the dots any more but even if I
did it would be fine. I just find it easier to get a shot every month
instead of taking the dots due to the fact that I really dont like to take
meds in the first place.
— Nuttin2no1
May 14, 2008
Yes, I take it when I get really low on B-12, but it gives you a high and
then does off in about a week. Don't do it weekly. Instead got to a B-12
spray under the tounge. Use the injection for a boast. find the spray at
www.bbvitamins.com. Best of success to you.
— William (Bill) wmil
May 14, 2008
I tried the sublingual B12 but I thought it was icky. My pcp gave me B12
for injection and I use 0.25 mL once a week. Actually my hubby gives them
to me because I *hate* giving myself shots. Since taking them my B12 levels
have improved and are now normal. I think doing a smaller amount weekly
keeps my levels more steady and I feel better too.
— Lady Bugg
May 15, 2008
If you go to http://www.canadapharmacy.com, you can purchase injectible
B12. I get it in a vial that lasts me quite a while. As far as how much
and how often, you better check with your doctor on that one. Good luck!
— VickiJ
May 15, 2008
I am 3 years out and do a shot once a week per my pcp. I do in my arms and
alternate. If I am a few days off I use some sublingual.My biggest problem
is needle disposal because pharmacies don't want to take them anymore so I
have to take them to a hospital.
— Cdavis226
May 15, 2008
I used to take them and I don't anymore. It never helped me at all. No
matter how many I got I was still tired. I just stopped going. I seem to be
doing just fine.
— nascar_angel_3_2003
May 16, 2008
Old lab ranges show normal at 200-900, with the note that brain damage can
occur at 400! According to more recent studies, a level of 800 is
considered the "bottom" of ok. Since I started at over 2000
before WLS (1994), I do shots weekly to hold levels barely around 800. My
dh (also WLS 1995), does shots weekly and holds around 1500. Our surgeons
think we're "high", whereas our PCP finds us ok.
so, it's dependent on your lab levels. Some ppl start LOW pre-op, such as
my DIL who was 31, normal diet, and dangerously low. If she had not had
WLS, no one would've known! It was caught in her pre-op labs.
And ppl over 50 automatically need to begin sublingual or injections (you
choose), and monitor levels.
BTW, it costs me about $2.50 for 12 shots on my insurance + syringes (not).
But when I did private pay, about $7 bought me a large vial, 30, I think.
It's CHEAP to shoot yourself.
— vitalady
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