I am 3 weeks post op and recently I've been experiencing tingling in my extremities. I researched online and found that this can be caused by a B12 deficiency. I went to see my surgeon yesterday for my post op appointment, and he gave me a B12 shot. He said that it would probably go away. I didn't feel any tinkling this morning, but it started back around 3pm today. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, please advise. I am really worried about this.

Thanks!

""""Clinical studies revealed that excessive intake of Vitamin B12 can lead to a number of discomforts and side effects such as headache, itchiness, numbness and tingling sensations in the body. An overdose of this particular B Complex Vitamin may also trigger an abnormal heart functions. Furthermore, excessive intake of Vitamin B can lead to a significant rise in the body’s base level of Vitamin B due to malfunctioning kidneys. This can lead to other serious medical complications.""""

I will- there was questions about my back and spine- but I have NO issues with my spine. None.

I have two places that send VERY sharp burning pains in my lower shoulder blades every so often- but I'm pretty sure that's just my heavy breasts pulling down on my ever shrinking frame and hurting me.

The Dr said I need to get started with weight training to help that out- and then a breast reduction long term.

So when you had your issue with your spine did you have any pain or anything? I mean we're there any other signs?

Sometimes (rarely) my lower back would hurt a little bit. I would just stretch it out on an exercise ball and it felt better. I just figured my back hurt b/c I was overweight and I teach pre-k so I bend over all day. It wasn't until I went numb and tingly from the waist down that I had any concerns. The numbness didn't stop. It was constant. That's when I had the MRIs to figure out what's going on. Also, even though I found out about my tumor 2 months after my WLS, just wanted to let you and anyone else reading this know that my tumor had nothing to do with my WLS. My tumor was huge and had been growing in my spinal cord and wrapping itself around my nerves for years. Just don't want to discourage anyone from having WLS, b/c the two are unrelated, and if anything the WLS saved me b/c had I not had the tumor removed when I did I would be paralyzed right now. The weight I lost was enough for my neurosurgeon to feel comfortable about removing my tumor w/out going through a lot of fat to get there. But its gone now, I can walk, most of my nerve damage is gone and Im super skinny, so it all worked out. Woo hoo! Good luck!

""""Clinical studies revealed that excessive intake of Vitamin B12 can lead to a number of discomforts and side effects such as headache' date=' itchiness, numbness and tingling sensations in the body. An overdose of this particular B Complex Vitamin may also trigger an abnormal heart functions. Furthermore, excessive intake of Vitamin B can lead to a significant rise in the body’s base level of Vitamin B due to malfunctioning kidneys. This can lead to other serious medical complications.""""[/quote']

This could be a real problem. Almost every energy supplement on the market today relies heavily on B12.

Sometimes (rarely) my lower back would hurt a little bit. I would just stretch it out on an exercise ball and it felt better. I just figured my back hurt b/c I was overweight and I teach pre-k so I bend over all day. It wasn't until I went numb and tingly from the waist down that I had any concerns. The numbness didn't stop. It was constant. That's when I had the MRIs to figure out what's going on. Also' date=' even though I found out about my tumor 2 months after my WLS, just wanted to let you and anyone else reading this know that my tumor had nothing to do with my WLS. My tumor was huge and had been growing in my spinal cord and wrapping itself around my nerves for years. Just don't want to discourage anyone from having WLS, b/c the two are unrelated, and if anything the WLS saved me b/c had I not had the tumor removed when I did I would be paralyzed right now. The weight I lost was enough for my neurosurgeon to feel comfortable about removing my tumor w/out going through a lot of fat to get there. But its gone now, I can walk, most of my nerve damage is gone and Im super skinny, so it all worked out. Woo hoo! Good luck! [/quote']

LOL- super skinny! That made me smile and laugh!

Thank you for the information <3

This could be a real problem. Almost every energy supplement on the market today relies heavily on B12.

I know - I'm excited to get into a nutritionist. I never knew Vitamins were such a complex deal

I'm not giving up until I find out what's wrong

I'm 2 weeks post op and my right leg from the tigh to my knee goes numb and tingles.

I experienced this a few years ago and the Dr. put be on potassium too. It seems liek its just not a Vitamin we get enough of, plus it is not in most mutivitamins.

Trying taking 2-3 potatssium pills (you can buy them at walmart, cvs, etc.) for a few days. Worked for me.

I experienced this a few years ago and the Dr. put be on potassium too. It seems liek its just not a Vitamin we get enough of' date=' plus it is not in most mutivitamins.

Trying taking 2-3 potatssium pills (you can buy them at walmart, cvs, etc.) for a few days. Worked for me.[/quote']

Om going to try this

Om going to try this

I just noticed all the spelling errors I made in that posting LOL. Sorry about that I was in a rush!

I just noticed all the spelling errors I made in that posting LOL. Sorry about that I was in a rush!

No worries! I'm always on a phone so I understand! I was just happy you replied! <3