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?

Do you mean B12?

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.

My b12 is good. The doctor keeps stressing to me about the B1 level ( thiamine)

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Try the Bariatric Advantage calcium chews. They taste great. I like the caramel, chocolate, raspberry, and lemon.