Ex lapbander here~I had the band put in 2003 lostll my excess weight and had it removed in 2010 due to slippage I gained all my weight back (120lbs). So now 2 yrs later after the removal of the band, I'm looking for the sleeve.

I went yesterday and spoke to the nurse coordinator at my surgeons office. She did say she really liked the sleeve but when I told her what meds and Vitamins I'm taking (B-12 was when she looked at me) I have very low b-12 and take b-12 sublinquel 5000 u.i. on saturdays and sundays only. She told me...."the sleeve cuts away the part of the stomach that absorbs (i guess) b-12 and being I am already low in B-12 perhaps the sleeve isn't a good choice for me". Now, I won't be seeing my surgeon till October so I will question him on this. A Has anyone here ever heard of this and if so, what is done if this is the case??

Thanks!

I'm sorry I don't know the answer to this, but I do know that I take a B12 vitamin every day and I get a B12 shot once a month as per my doctor. I didn't know that it might be because the sleeve cuts away part. I was told though that you can't overdose on it; if you have too much you will just pee it out. Sounds like you need to talk with your doctor about that. Other than that, the sleeve is a dream.

Yes, but you can always get shots if the pills don't work.

Start taking a B-Complex pill every day and see what your levela get to before surgery. My guess is you have a fair chance of keeping them up if you take it daily.

Good luck.

I've been post op for almost a year. Sub-lingual B-12500 mg. is part of my daily vitamin regimin along w/ 2 Flintstone Completes, and 2 Calcium Citrates with Vitamin D. Your Doctor knows best. I love my sleeve. Good luck.

I take b12 everyday its on my list I don't even have to crush it. I'm one week out.

I also take a sublingual B12 once daily. My 3-month B12 level was perfectly normal.

I saw my doc today and she gave me a B12 shot and said I don't need the sublingual pills if I get the shot once a month. Thoughts?

I saw my doc today and she gave me a B12 shot and said I don't need the sublingual pills if I get the shot once a month. Thoughts?

I'd rather take the sublingual pill daily than have to go see my dr once a month, pay the co-pay, pay for parking, and get a shot. Ultimately, its a matter of personal preference. I don't mind taking the sublingual every morning....its not a big deal.

I take sublingual b-12 every morning plus opurity lapband chewable vitamins. My b-12 is also normal and i have had a deficiency in the past without it....I get it at Walgreens, goes under the tongue for 30 seconds and is absorbed in the blood vessels there...

I am one of the few people who doesn’t have a problem (yet) with B vitamins I was on the same dose as you of a B complex but I had to take 2 a day pre op now post op I haven’t taken a single B vitamin or B complex pill yet and my levels are totally normal.

I'd rather take the sublingual pill daily than have to go see my dr once a month, pay the co-pay, pay for parking, and get a shot. Ultimately, its a matter of personal preference. I don't mind taking the sublingual every morning....its not a big deal.

My doctor gave me a prescription for my B-12 injections. I take them at home once a month. Costs me $4 plus the $6 for the syringes at Sam's Club (10 month supply). No copays or doctor visits. I luv it! I take enough Vitamins and supplements daily, this allows me...one...less...pill!

My doctor gave me a prescription for my B-12 injections. I take them at home once a month. Costs me $4 plus the $6 for the syringes at Sam's Club (10 month supply). No copays or doctor visits. I luv it! I take enough Vitamins and supplements daily, this allows me...one...less...pill!

Very cool!!

I also do b-12 injections at home. Have for a few years. It's super easy & cheap.