Question:
What dosages of B Vitamins should we take post op and how often?

Recently I bought a bottle of Vitamin B-Complex Sublingual Liquid at Walmart (Spring Valley Brand) that has: 60 mg. of Vitamin C, 1.7 mg of B-2, 20 mg of Niacin, 2 mg of Vitamin B-6, 1200 mcg of Vitamin B-12, and 30 mg of Pantothenic Acid. Does this sound about right for WLS patients post op? And should I take this amount daily? Should I look for just the B-12 by itself? Any help would be appreciated.    — Kimberly B. (posted on November 20, 2002)

November 20, 2002
If your purpose is to get the B12, this won't do. The B12 has to be sublingual or by shot to be absorbed. However, to get at the rest of the B's, this would be a good start til you get labs telling you otherwise.
   — vitalady

November 21, 2002
Michelle, This IS a Sublingual B-Complex formula. Sorry if I didn't make my question clear. I am actually interested in finding out if this amount of B Vitamins should be taken daily, every-other-day, weekly or what?
   — Kimberly B.