Question for those that are post-op- Did you ever deal with B1 (thiamine) deficiency? If so, would you mind telling me a little bit about your experience? Thank you!

According to my discharge instructions a thiamin deficiency is characterized by pain, tingling or loss of sensation in hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy), muscle wasting with loss of function or paralysis of the lower extremities, swelling (edema), increased heart rate, lung congestion, enlarged heart related to congestive heart failure and in severe cases brain damage and death.

I have have/had Vitamin B1 Deficiency since RNY surgery on 6/25/2013. I take an extra Vitamin B1 supplement everyday and taking it keeps me in the 'normal' range. I have tried going off it, but when I do my levels drop - so it is just an added supplement every day. I never experienced any of the symptoms James spoke about in his post, but the deficiency was caught early - I believe at my 6 month post surgery blood work visit. This is why it is key to keep up on your blood work, even years after surgery. Not one of us chose surgery to have more medical problems as a result of any vitamin or mineral deficiencies!

Vitamin B1 supplements are a bit of a challenge to find sometimes (Target / Walmart don't always carry them) but most pharmacies do. Feel free to ask any specific questions that you might have.

Carol

Thiamine effects memory and concentration. I didn't have the bypass, but instead sleeved and had a huge B1 deficiency afterwards. Was put on prescription Thiamin for almost two months. Now I take an over the counter Thiamin suppliments every morning and my last bloodwork showed my B1 levels within normal range again.

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fatigue, irritability, poor memory, sleep disturbances, precordial pain, anorexia, and abdominal discomfort,are some of them early signs, im currently having issues with b12 and Iron

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