B-12. Necessary for all WLS'ers?

[Guest guest]

We were discussing this over at obesityhelp.com. Many surgeons, mine

included, do not require supplementing B-12 if you do not need it. I

took the shots for a few months post-op, never felt any different,

then stopped. At 20 mo post-op, labs continue to be fine and surgeon

says that not everyone needs B-12. (That raises another question, if

my surgeon bypasses the same length for everyone, then why do some

need B-12 and others don't??) I also do not supplement iron and iron

levels are fine too. Someone else said that eventually not taking B-

12 will lead to neurological problems. Anyone ever heard of that

occuring in post-ops? Anyone else long term not taking B-12 and

doing OK?

Cindy in VA

lap RNY 2/8/02