B12 Injections

[Sherry77 166]

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?

[UTGal99 327]

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.

[Sherry77 166]

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

[Territravel 217]

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

[isajck 229]

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/

[Territravel 217]

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.

[pinkbwlr16 20]

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

[soccermomx2 111]

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.

[Piplula 709]

I hear many people benefit from B12 injections. Are these administered by the surgeon who performed the sleeve' date=' PCP, other healthcare professional, or self administered?[/quote']

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 .

[IMSKINNY 160]

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

[jennyblue111 32]

I got a prescription @ inject myself.

[Sherry77 166]

I got a prescription @ inject myself. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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?

[IMSKINNY 160]

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.

[isajck 229]

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.

[Sherry77 166]

Great that someone else has heard of it! I tried my first dose this past Friday. So far' date=' so good.[/quote']

Do you have lots of energy?