Vitamin B1 deficiency

[gomezk2 24]

Can anyone provide insight or feedback in regards to Vitamin B1 deficiency? Prior to the sleeve i did not suffer from B1 deficiency and ever since sleeved when i get my blood work done quarterly by the surgeon the results show B1 levels are not in normal range. Now I have to supplement it by taking one tablet daily. Is this something of great danger/concern?

[Ronjohn 84]

Do you mean B12?

[BigTink2LilTink 723]

I take a B complex along with B12. I had early on a sever B Vitamin deficiency which put my ass in the hospital twice in the early months post surgery. I was put on prescription strength Thiamine (B1) which helped me greatly to regain some of my senses back. Since then I make sure to take an folic acid Vitamin pill that contains Thamine in it. My B complex also contains Thamine in it as well and I haven't had issues since. Main issue with low B vitamin especially B1 is memory. More importantly short term memory stuff.

[gomezk2 24]

My B12 is good. The doctor keeps stressing to me about the B1 level ( thiamine)

[BigTink2LilTink 723]

Yeah you want to make sure you are up with the B1 just as much as the B12. My surgeon failed to mention the importance of B1, until I had blood work back showing how low my levels were.

[gomezk2 24]

Thanks for the information. Will make sure i keep on taking my B1 daily and improve my levels

[FitFunFamily 53]

B1 is as important if not more than B12 after surgery. My surgeon says B1 deficiency can lead to permanent cognitive and sensory/nerve damage. It's not reversed all the way by bringing up your levels, some nerve/cognitive damage can remain so it's important to always take B1 as a preventative measure. B1 deficiency is rare though, even with surgery, only about 1-3% chance.

[DaisyAmy 561]

At my 1 week follow up, they gave me a B1 shot (B12, too), before my blood work was even done to test levels. I think it's pretty important!

[Ronjohn 84]

Is B1 typically in a Multivitamin? My NUT didn't mention it.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

A B1 supplement has been on my list of required supplements from the beginning. I am not sure why it wasn't included for you but if you are low and have been asked to take it, then take it.

[BigTink2LilTink 723]

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vitamins-minerals/Pages/Vitamin-B.aspx
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/c/vitamin-b-1/N-88a?search1=vitamin+b-1

I take my B1 in the evening times.

[Ronjohn 84]

I'm five days post op. I go for labs at 2 weeks. I am taking a multivitamin, B12 and Calcium.< /p>

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I'm five days post op. I go for labs at 2 weeks. I am taking a multivitamin, B12 and Calcium.< /p>

Is that all?

I take a multivitamin, b12, b1, c, Iron, d+k, d3, and calcium daily.

[Ryan TN 348]

I am on B1 since surgery 8 weeks ago. It's an important Vitamin. It helps with blood sugar and energy.

[BigTink2LilTink 723]

I am taking everything you are taking accept the d+k, and d3. I found small enough Calcium pills that I no longer take the nasty wafers, but I still keep them on stand by if need be. I am going to get some more B1 today after work since my Vitamin store has some in stock.

I'm five days post op. I go for labs at 2 weeks. I am taking a Multivitamin, B12 and Calcium.

Is that all?

I take a multivitamin, b12, b1, c, Iron, d+k, d3, and calcium daily.