Question:
When should you begin the B12 injections I am 5 weeks out and have little energy.
— Sassy M. (posted on June 14, 2002)
June 13, 2002
I take B12 sublingual. No shots and doing fine.
— Oldsoul
June 13, 2002
Ooops 3.5 weeks out and the question is WHEN to begin b12. Thanks for your
imput!!~
— Sassy M.
June 14, 2002
I would think you could take b12 anytime if you use the forms you are
supposed to (sublingual, liquid, or shots). I have used both sublingual and
liquid and have found that I have even better energy with the liquid form
for whatever reason. I started it last week and have had a lot of pep in my
step! LOL Realize that while you are so newly preop and can't get in many
calories your energy is likely to be low. When you are able to expand your
food choices and eat a bit more it will probably rebound. Also make sure
you are getting your multivit WITH IRON cuz that can also make you feel
crappy.
— ctyst
June 14, 2002
I started my monthly b-12 injections as soon as I was given the ok to start
all of my vitamins post op. I prefer the injection..it's one less thing to
remember to take everyday.
— Marcy M.
June 14, 2002
Kaiser So. San Francisco patients are told to take the sublingual B12
tablets twice a week. I began a week after surgery. Get them at Trader
Joe's, easy, no schleping to the doc's for shots. See if your doc will
allow the sublingual tabs. Hugs, Joy
— [Deactivated Member]
June 14, 2002
GNC has a liquid BComplex and it comes with a dropper and you put 1 dropper
full in your water(or whater you may drink. It is tasteless but it is
orange so whatever you drink, it will change colors. This is what I take.
— stacey1273
June 14, 2002
When your labs indicate a reading of 300 or less. It took me 6 yrs to
reach that low level, but others reach it in 6 months or 6 weeks. If you
are suspicious, get tested. It's a cheap test (under $30), even if your
ins doesn't pick it up, though there's no reason they wouldn't. Then you
know FOR SURE where you are.
— vitalady
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