Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
I was wondering if everyone knew that after having a GBS with malabsorbtion that you can no longer absorb B vitamins since B vitamins are all absorbed in the stomach and first part of the small intestine. I have a great Doc with a top notch staff including the nutritionist who is 5 years post op on a GBS and is at 145 pounds. She told me the best way to keep your energy levels up is to be sure to get B12. There are sublingual (under the tongue) B vitamins and injectible b vitamins. I am using sublingual. they run about $6.00 at Walmart and I feel like they are working great. Just and FYI.
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Thanks for that information. I've been hearing alot about B vitamins and wondered if I should be taking them in addition to my multi-vitamin. Gonna give them a try. :)
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Are the sublingual B vitamins over the counter?
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Yes, it's available over-the-counter. Drugstore.com has a 500mcg 250 tablet bottle for under $15. Since you'd be taking 2 of these a day to get the 1000mcg dose, this would be a 3 month supply.
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yeah my Doc told me I had to take the sublingual B-Vitamin, everyday for the rest of my life. Jason
Kathy1
Hi, I found them too at Wal-Mart, they are great. Keep up the good work
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