What is the Recommended B12 Dosage After Bariatric Surgery?
Determining the right vitamin B12 dosage can feel like a moving target, but it's a crucial part of your long-term health plan. While there isn't a single "one-size-fits-all" number, there…
How to Take B12 After Bariatric Surgery
How to Take B12 After Bariatric Surgery
Learn how to effectively supplement vitamin B12 after bariatric surgery to prevent deficiencies and maintain your health long-term.
Your Guide to B12 Supplements: Injections, Sublinguals, and More
Navigating the vitamin aisle after bariatric surgery can be overwhelming. When it comes to vitamin B12, you'll see pills, sublingual drops, injections, and even patches. Which one is right for…
My B12 Levels Are Sky-High. Is It Dangerous?
fter diligently taking your high-dose B12 supplements, you get your lab results back and see a number that seems alarming—maybe >1500 or even >2000 pg/mL, often flagged as "High" on…
When Blood Tests Are “Normal” But You Still Feel Awful
It’s one of the most invalidating experiences a bariatric patient can have: you are exhausted, foggy, and experiencing neurological symptoms, yet your doctor tells you, "Your B12 level is normal."…
How to Get a Definitive B12 Diagnosis: The Blood Tests You Need
You feel the symptoms—the fatigue, the brain fog, the tingling—and you know something is wrong. The next step is getting a definitive diagnosis, but navigating medical testing can be confusing.…
Beyond Fatigue: The Serious Neurological Risks of B12 Deficiency
You’re likely aware that B12 deficiency can cause fatigue and tingling. But it’s vital to understand that this is just the tip of the iceberg. A long-term, unmanaged B12 deficiency…
The Sneaky Symptoms: Recognizing Early Signs of B12 Deficiency
After bariatric surgery, you're navigating a lot of new physical sensations. It's easy to dismiss feeling tired as "part of the process" or moments of forgetfulness as just being busy.…
Can I Get Enough B12 From Diet Alone After Surgery?
This is one of the most common and important questions bariatric patients ask. You're eating healthier than ever, focusing on lean proteins like meat, fish, and dairy—all fantastic sources of…
The Science of B12 Absorption and Why Surgery Disrupts It
To truly understand why you need to supplement with vitamin B12 for life, it helps to look at the elegant, yet fragile, biological process that bariatric surgery disrupts. Think of…