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By ATLGirl, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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LadyK44    263

LadyK44
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This is a my personal experience with a women who now has breast cancer, her doctor and her daughter who been a nurse for 20 plus years have linked this case. Her doctor reports after years of taking B12 injections it is shown that this is related to her having breast cancer. For me, that is enough it is not worth it. My levels of B12 are fine. I suggest that everyone work with their doctors. I do not have a dog in this race. I also suggest that everyone read and research. I will never take another B12 injection unless required. My choice my life. Your choice your life. Know your body and levels.

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Please research B12. I have been reading. It some cases it is linked with breast cancer. Do for your body what is best. I have stopped receiving the injections. Your choice your body. Please read many studies, talk with your doctors and make your choice.

Where did you read this? Most research shows that women with breast cancer have lower b-12 and B12 lowers your risk for breast cancer.

B-12 is essential for many bodily functions.

Studies have shown that a deficiency of Vitamin B12 can lead to abnormal mental symptoms. These symptoms may include ataxia (shaky movements and unsteady gait), muscle weakness, spasticity (stiff or rigid muscles), incontinence (lack of bladder and/or bowel control), hypotension (low blood pressure), vision problems, dementia, psychoses (abnormal condition of the mind), and mood disturbances. Giving Vitamin B12 by mouth, by injection, or by nasal inhalation is effective for preventing and treating dietary Vitamin B12 deficiency.

Don't just stop taking it ask your Dr.

http://www.mayoclini...ce/hrb-20060243

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Momto9    6

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I think as long as we're all posting in the forum, we don't need another specific group inside a group. I'm just saying. Our experiences really aren't that different from others just because the color of our skin.

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I think as long as we're all posting in the forum, we don't need another specific group inside a group. I'm just saying. Our experiences really aren't that different from others just because the color of our skin.

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If that is what you think you don't have to participate but we definitely have different issues. I am working with a University Professor in sport nutrition and other things along with my bariatrics and the definitely know that African Americans and Asian Americans for that matter are different. Different ethnic groups have different needs and different issues.

Besides this thread is barely utilized anymore. All the new people are on the app and don't use search.

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RockinRobin59    57

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Well I'm down 7lbs this month had to quit gym for minute but getting my walking in have 2 big events this month my 60th birthday and big church event definitely have to do some planning

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#thebestofme    118

#thebestofme
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Ok. I am two weeks post-op. Does anyone else feel like they need a nap after hair wash day????

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Absolutely most of our energy is being used to heal from the inside so be patient and take a nap when needed. Listen to your body

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brandnewjae    9

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Hey everyone. I had met with my surgeon today and the appointment went very well. Found out that I do not have to wait 6 months and I can't tell you how happy I was. Psych evaluation is in 2 weeks so the ball is officially rolling!

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reducer623    137

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Hello ladies! Glad I found this group. I was sleeved 7/14/16 so far I'm down 20lbs in total. Started w/ a BMI of 35. Working hard to keep the scale moving in the right direction.

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BigReid21    94

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7 weeks post op. Down 60 lbs. Feeling great and killing it in the gym.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

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