RNY gastric bypass and Vitamin B-12 injections

@breezy718
I had surgery 13 years ago. I have been on cyanocobalamin (B12) injection of 1000 mcg since surgery. Originally it was every 4 weeks, but after few years the provider changed to every 21 days.

Did you do injections when in US ?

@roch Thank you for your reply. I did not do the B12 injections in the US, but have been giving them to myself in Costa Rica. Was doing them once a month, but now starting to do them twice a month to see if I can get more energy.

I had RNY in 2016. Was orig 320 now 145
Complications of adhesions led to removal of ileocecal valve and part of small intentions that absorbs vitamins As a result I take b12 injections weekly
Calcium daily and iron infusions annually
After being fat most of my life, it’s worth the taste of being slim

@nova1976 wow you have done exceptionally well. So happy for you and thank you for your reply. Do you do 1000 mcg weekly?

1000 weekly

@nova1976 thank you

I had the surgery in May of 2023. I started out with B injections every two weeks. I’m a retired nurse and it is a IM shot. I now only take one every 4-6 weeks. The only problem I have now is I can’t eat bread and I’ve had to have my esophagus dilated 3 times since surgery. Good luck 😉

@lillym thank you

I had my surgery back in August and I give myself vitamin B12 shots once a month. I have had no issues. The hardest part is trying to remember to do it. Once in a while I forget so it is a couple days late. Good luck with your decision.

I had my surgery in 2005. I still get my B12 injections once a month. If I forget I feel horrible. Tired. Therefore if I forget, my body lets me know that it’s time. To keep it simple I take it the first day of the month.