Friday night I went with my sister to a Weightloss Surgery seminar. The speaking surgeon performs both the RnY and lap-band. He said that he recommends all of his patients take extra Calcium tablets and B-12 injections - the B-12 injections increase metobolism (energy).

Just wondering if any of us are getting these injections?!

Since I am -so tired- all of the time, I was interested in getting a B-12 shot, just didnt know if it helps or not!

What mg's are you guys taking?

I just bought some b-12 500mcg sub. dots - from Walmart. I thought about taking one tonight, but after reading what Mandy wrote, maybe I should wait and start taking them in the AM?

I cant afford to lose any more sleep :notagree

Not sure what the dose is, and it's upstairs, that requires passing a sleeping childs room. I will check tomorrow. I know that mornings are better for me, but ymmv....~Mandy

hmmmmmmmm, never thought of this, but I think I may make a trip to super wally world and try it.

Paula I'm taking B 12 losenges... every day but not in shot form!!

Very interesting, I'll be checking @ WMart for the b-12 sublingual type.

Ya, B12 is awesome for energy. I take a powdered B12 that I get from a friend in Wisconsin, it really works. She has powdered Calcium that I take too. Let me know if you want to know more and I'll PM you her info.

Sheila

Sheila, thanks for this info. Im gonna give these 'dots' a week to see if they can do the trick. If not, then Ill look you up for more infor on the powder.

Thanks!

I have taken the B12/hcg shot while going to weight loss doctors. They are suppose to help you lose inches as well as give you energy. I was wondering about doing the shots after surgery to help keep from being saggy from losing weight.

I've gotta ask my nurse practitioner about this...more energy would definitely be good!

Emily

Actually i am 6mths post op and have noticed that i have been very sluggish and tired the past month and so when i went into work on Monday (i work in the dr. office as a CMA) and my coworker gave me a shot at my request and i notice a huge difference i have more energy to get up in the morning and do what i need to do plus more... im definitely going to get another one if i start feeling crumby:cry again