Just curious if anyone gets their b12 by shots instead of the pills? I heard it's like a once a month thing but I think a shot from the doctor would be more effective than the pills?

Anyone have any experience with the shots? Should I look into getting them?

I got a package of shots from my Dr. in Mexico that he prescribed. I haven't used any of them yet. I was sleeved 7/21 and have just been taking a B complex pill and a B12 vitamin patch (patch MD). Ran out of patches. Thinking I need to give myself a shot but I don't want to! Lol interested to see what people have to say about this one.

I have the nasal spray.

I used to get these injections at a local weight loss clinic along with Phentermine. I admit the injections, which aren't so bad, made me feel more energetic and in a better mood. I'm on the Vitamin patches now but am considering going back to the injection form.

I have been getting B12 injections for at least 10 years, since I started menaupose.

Works great, no pain!

I had the shots for a year. My wife administered them once per month. But the problem is she is afraid of blood. So she would look away as she stuck the needle into me. I finally decided this was not good and switched over to a daily B12 sublingual tablet.

I had the shots for a year. My wife administered them once per month. But the problem is she is afraid of blood. So she would look away as she stuck the needle into me. I finally decided this was not good and switched over to a daily B12 sublingual tablet.

so we give the shots to ourselves?

I've just been using pills, as part of a B complex, since before surgery and B12 levels continue to be at the top of, or above, the normal range. Do you have any lab results that would indicate that a change in form is needed, or just a preference?

I give myself the injections. My doctor was very cool about because I didn't want to have to drive down to the office when I could do it at my convenience. She prescribed me the vitamin & the syringes. I love them! Makes me feel better.

I give myself injections monthly. It's easier than taking an extra supplement.

You can go to a physician or a weight loss center and they can administer them for you.

I have worked in the medical field and don't have a needle fear. I actually like the idea of being able to give them to myself so I don't have to drive to the doctors every time.

I've done my own B12 shots for years. Super easy and convenient. I'm curious about the nose spray though...how easy would that be?

I also do my own B-12 shots. My doctor gave me the option of doing it at home or coming in (bring Rx with me). I don't mind the inj. 1x a month. No big deal.

I first tried several other delivery methods, but my number was still low. My doctor said injections would be the most effective delivery method. And since doing injections, my labs always come back normal.

Btw, I get my Rx from my regular doctor, not my bariatric doctor. My "regular" doctor is a preventative specialist who runs very extensive labs for macronutrient counts (vitamins & minerals) in addition to the other sort of panels, but more in-depth than any doctor I've ever had before. It's really great information to have!

Shots are more effective simply because the vitamins are bypassing the digestive tract all together and being absorbed through the muscle. I have had shots in the past when my Vitamin B-12 strays to the low-normal side, but I try to avoid that by getting my B12 in sublingually. I prefer Vita4Life sublinguals, and I’ve tried many. They are pleasant tasting and the company makes quality supplements. I take their calcium and the multi-standard as well. When I placed my order last week, I was told they’re coming out with a chewable in a month or two! Have you tried a sublingual yet? You can check them out here if you haven’t. The shots are really not bad at all, but like I said, I try to avoid them by just getting my nutrients in orally. Good luck!
http://vita4life.net/bariatric-vitamins-b-12-sublingual.html

I used to get these injections at a local weight loss clinic along with Phentermine. I admit the injections, which aren't so bad, made me feel more energetic and in a better mood. I'm on the vitamin patches now but am considering going back to the injection form.

I did too and they were pink. The ones I got from Mexico are Brown. I’m a little nervous about giving myself one.

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