I just got my first lab results since I was banded. I am low in Vit B1.

Anyone else have this problem?

It's normal for doctors to require you to take B1 supplements for 90-180 days after surgery.

However, it's very rare to have a thiamine deficiency but it can be very serious. Get started on B1 capsules daily. Increase your grain consumption (whole), decrease alcohol and sugar consumption.

I had a low B1 level at my 1 year labs. It was less than 2. After 3 months of sublingual B1 supplement, it is back to normal at 16.

I have heard that this defficiency is common for those doing low carb (no grains, etc). I was pretty strict with my low carb intake for the first year after surgery.

Either way, get some supplements and it should return to normal.

I have low B1. I take a B1 supplement daily. I will be tested again later this month to see if the 6 months of supplements have taken care of it.