Pernicious Anemia

[FifiLux 549]

Happy New Year all.

I was wondering if anyone had pernicious anemia PRIOR to sleeve surgery for it then to be appeared cured AFTER surgery?

I was diagnosed many years ago and have been getting B12 shots once a month however since my sleeve surgery in July my levels have been within the normal range and my surgeon has said I do not to do the shots anymore unless the levels go below. He has not come across this before. So many things went wrong for me as a result of the surgery that this might be one positive aspect if it lasts.

I am very fatigued at the moment, recovering from almost four months in hospital, so I was wondering if giving myself a shot would help as a little boost anyway.

[Kat 18]

I did not have sleeve I had bypass, I have had pernicious anemia my whole adult life. I have a severe case and take shots every two weeks no change since surgery nor am I willing to risk the side effects from not taking my shots I had severe memory loss before I was diagnosed and my memories were not recoverable. B-12 your body only absorbs what you need you are better off taking a shot than not.

[FifiLux 549]

Thanks Kat.

I figured it is best to keep up my shots. The doctors made so many missteps with me during and after my surgery that my trust in them isn't great anyway.

Edited January 12, 2024 by FifiLux

[Kat 18]

Yes I am surprised they told you to stop pernicious anemia does not go away and the surgery can make it worse I would ignore your surgeon and get in with your endocrinologist.