Anyone post-op have problems with Vit B deficiency due to the intrinsic factor problems from the stomach being cut? VIt B deficiences can be harmful and may contribute to depression and fatigue (something I already am dealing with pre-op).

Thanks for your time

I am still pre-op but my surgeon has me on a vitamin schedule for post op that includes a sublingual vit b

I think most Drs think ahead on that. I am on a monthly B12 shot as well as a B1 pill everyday. Add that to my chewable multivitamin, I think I should be ok lol. Talk to your dr about your worries. They will do what's best for your case.

My Dr prescribed a B12 nasal spray. New I think. U absorb it best.

My doctor rx me a once a week vitamin D pill.

Yup - I recently had my blood work done and met with my surgeon. Sure enough, B and iron deficiency. Now I've added a super B and iron supplement to my daily vitamin regime.

Yep. I was really bad about taking my sublingual B12 post op - it just didn't seem important. After one year out I felt really run down, kinda depressed and was very forgetful. I had a panel run and was very deficient on B12 and Iron. Now I'm on B12 injections and a new iron supplement. It's been a few months and I feel a million times better.

So yes, it's possible. I'd say that if you're concerned about this, be certain to get your panels done at six months, one year and beyond. I put the second panel off until I had an issue, when it could have been resolved sooner.

~Cheri

Cheri,

Are you on B12 injections indefinately or will you go back to sublingual? Does insurance cover the injections?

I was vitamin b deficient before surgery. I take monthly shots and now test normal. Will your doc give you shots or pills?