B12 Injections

So I was at the doctors on Thursday and told her I wanted to start getting injections of B12 instead of taking them orally.  She gave me a prescription and guess what its covered under my plan so happy to hear this, I was willing to pay cause I thought it would be better but what an added Bonus.

So my question is how many shots a month do we need is it one or two?  I can't find it anywhere in my book.

Thanks :)

Michele!

If I remember correctly I believe it's once a month my Dr. said. I don't have surgery until next Tuesday though so I have never gotten one =)

Thanks LittleMiss 2012 , I know the dose does change after one month post op but was not sure what it was with the injection.

It all depends on your levels. Usually it is weekly then every 2 weeks then monthly to build up your level. Your GP should order the dose.

Thanks Leslie - My GP said every 2 weeks but wanted to make sure that was enough or too much as what TWH recommends.

I am still pre-op and I get my b12 shot every 3 weeks and my b12 levels are still low so I also take liquid b12 every other day. I can just imagine what the levels will be like after my surgery. The b12 is also covered under my benefit plan but it is cheaper then my co-pay so I just buy it.

You may want to ask your centre.  I went through St. Joe's Toronto and my booklet says injection from your doctor every month.  No talk of the dosage changing unless blood work shows it being low.

Once you begin injections you may find your B12 levels to be too high.  A build up effect is common.  

I'd be getting your doc to do regular labs to make sure your b12 levels aren't too high. Just because someone else has a certain dose of B12 doesn't mean that dose is right for you.

Personally I take no B12 - if i supplement I get levels that are two high and my iron stores suffer as a result - we might all have the same surgery but how are bodies react is different for each person.

Before RNY I got them monthly...I now have my partner do them at home 2x per month (every two weeks) I get the intramuscular syringes and the B12 at shoppers for next to nothing. My levels are perfect!