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Low Vitamin D and B12 levels

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shy1    34

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Hi everyone-

I am new here. I started the process about two weeks ago for Gastric Sleeve surgery. I am in the process of getting all of the testing done. I went last week to have all of my labs done and I got my results today. The results show low Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 levels. I started to get really nervous because I was not expecting that. I was expecting the high cholesterol which is something I've always struggled with.

Has anyone else had low Vitamin levels? And if so, how was it treated?

Thank you guys!

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hesterc    5

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Hi Newbie, I am new as well will be attending the seminar on March 9th and consult on the 16th. I am thinking that sleeve would be great for me. As for the low Vitamin D I've dealt with that last year. My doctor put me on a pill once a week and after about 6 months it went back to normal. She said a lot of people Vitamin D is low in the Midwest due to lack of sun

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Patticake74    34

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Yes! My Vitamin D,B-12 and Iron were all very low.My nurse practioner immediately stareted me on meds to bring my levels up to where they need to be. I'll have my levels checked again at my next visit to make sure they've come up.Thats probably what they'll do in your case as well.I feel alot better since I started the Vitamins. Good luck on your journey!

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lauratro    67

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Hi! I am going through the same thing. My Vitamin D, Iron, and B12 are all low. I am taking 50,000 mg of vitamin D every week and B12 every morning. My doctor is going to test my blood again in a few months. Like someone else said, if you live in an area where it rains more and the sun doesn't come out as much, it's more common. We live in Washington state so it's very common here.

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shy1    34

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Thank you, ladies! This is helpful. I will talk to my dr about it as well. I live in PA and it's been a pretty dark winter. I spend most of my time inside and by time I leave work it's dark again. Haha! Cannot wait for day light savings time. :)


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shy1    34

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Yes!!! I'm happy to hear it increased your energy level. I work full time and have 3 kids and I'm always tired. I'm hoping this will help with my energy as well. Thanks for responding!!


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