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@dlc1953

Did anyone have Bariatric surgery and after, 15 years be told, to stop taking B-12 because your levels were too high? We all suffer from Malabsorption syndrome, so I cannot figure out how the B-12 level will get too high. My friend is going through this now, and it just seems weird to me. I had it done 15 years ago, and I know if I don’t keep up with my B-12 it goes right into negative bloodwork. I’m wondering if there isn’t something else going on with him medically. Thanks.

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Jun 24 7:54am

@dlc1953
I had my surgery over 13 years ago and I am under impression I will continue to take B12 for life. Your friend might have other reason her B12 has increased, but if to high, her provider is correct to try and reduce.

At one of my yearly checkup my calcium was high, the provider order a recheck in 3 months and it was back in normal range.

Beside the B12 injections, is she taking other supplements that include B12?
Did her provider order a recheck in few months to see if in normal range after stopping B12 injection?

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