I hear many people benefit from B12 injections. Are these administered by the surgeon who performed the sleeve, PCP, other healthcare professional, or self administered?

All of the above can administer. My surgeon and/or PCP have advised they will do them monthly or my surgeon will write a script for them to administer on your own. Ask your surgeon's office how they like to proceed.

When I ask for these injections, what should I say the reason is for needing them?

In the south, you can get them at the Krogers Pharmacy, Walgreens and at some minor medical places for $15.00

Has anyone tried the B-12 nasal spray, Nascobal yet? I was so not going to do injections and am not handling pills/sublingual well just now so a sample of this was given to me at my surgeon's office today. I cannot wait to try it.

http://www.nascobal.com/

When I ask for these injections, what should I say the reason is for needing them?

You don't need a reason. I use to get them before surgery, just for the energy boost. I get them monthly now.

My surgeon put me on the injections 3 times a week because my levels were so low.

B12 is a manadatory part of my vitamin list for life. I choose to do the injections once a month which is easier to remember that another pill.

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I purchase mine at my local pharmacy (Kroger)$15 / month and they administer it. No prescription required. I just told them I had weight loss surgery, and they call me to remind me its time for a dose. I think the next time I goto the doctor, I may ask for a perscription and get a vial of it and have my nurses shoot me up at work...would be cheaper because I wouldn't have to pay for the administration fee .

When I go to the doctor, I might ask about the injections.

I got a prescription @ inject myself.

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I have my 6 week post op appt next Monday. I'll ask him then. Do you inject them at a 90 degree angle in your Lower abdomen similar to lovenox?

I went to the doctor today and they gave me a sample of the nasal B-12. I'll see if I like it and let you know.

I went to the doctor today and they gave me a sample of the nasal B-12. I'll see if I like it and let you know.

Great that someone else has heard of it! I tried my first dose this past Friday. So far, so good.

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Do you have lots of energy?

I have my 6 week post op appt next Monday. I'll ask him then. Do you inject them at a 90 degree angle in your Lower abdomen similar to lovenox?

I get mine in my arm