thank you again....right now i think i could cry.........my health has deteriorated for the past 7-8 yrs. i have seen a lot of doctors, i have repeatedly if any of my labs that were not "normal" were a result of the WLS, i have asked a lot if my health issues could be from the WLS.........the only thing i ever heard was "it could be".  I take responsibility for letting it get this bad, i should have been more active in my health.  Long story but Between raising the kids (1 of 4 still in home) i let my health take a backseat.  I have had so many stressful things happen to me from a very unhealthy 16 yr relationship(i ended it last aug) to losing everything i ever owned in a fire back in 09......i always blamed my depression and other mental issues with the "events" that i have dealt with.  I want to thank EVERYONE on this site.........if it hadnt been for you people educating me, who knows how long i would have before i did lose my mind completely or for that matter lose my life.  i am bound and determined to focus on ME and MY health now.  I want to feel better!!!!!!!  i am frustrated that i cann ot do even the little things without feeeling like i am going to fall over and stop breathing.  ok i will stop be depressing now.  need to pick myself up and find out about those pills i need TODAY! thank you all

Exactly. I try to keep coming here because I think I might help someone. Support does not necessarily mean telling people what they want to hear.

Poor short term memory and difficult concentrating are common symptoms of B12 deficiency.  Usually begins when your level drops below 550.

The tingling in your hands and feet is likely due to nerve damage from B12 deficiency.  The thing is, that nerve damage may be permanent.  Getting your B12 level up will prevent it from getting worse, but that tingling may never go away.  The fatigue and trouble concentrating and stuff should go away with you get your level up, but the nerve damage may not.

The B12 deficiency  may not be the sole cause of your depression but it will probably make your depression worse.

We need sufficient iron in our blood to carry oxygen to all our organs.  When your iron is as low as yours is, your organs are basically starved for oxygen.  That makes you really tired.

What was your vitamin D level?  I'm wondering since you say your bones hurt, and that's usually not caused by low B12 or iron.  And vitamin D deficiency is very common.

I would be worried in your shoes, too.  Most of this is fixable, though.  But I would start working on it right away.

By the way, if it takes a little while to get in with a hematologist, I would go to the store today and buy some Sundown Perfect Iron (many stores carry it).  It's carbonyl iron, which is absorbed really well and usually does not cause constipation.  You can start taking it right away.

Low B12 is one cause of neuropathy (nerve DAMAGE) and can be permanent if left long enough.

HOWEVER, make sure you keep B's as separate as possible. Take more of just the ones you are low on, NOT as a complex B vitamin,,,complex B's contain B6 as well and too MUCH B6 is AS bad as too little B12.

I know the upper range of B12 is 1100 but mine is and pretty much always will be above 2000 and has not been an issue (I know this cause the ONLY supplementing of B12 I get is in my multi's. I do not take extra as mine has always been high.

Liz

people *****spond like you just did are the reason i hardly post or comment anymore. 

people here dont take into consideration that everyone is different. i have had people on here tear into me over stuff in the past, simple questions, or photos ive posted. 

what works for some doesnt work for others. i really cant stand the way that everyone here think that they know best. research, expert, professional or not. 

this community is full of a bunch of people who act like they are superior. 

Hi! ummm........i am scared. Yes I have ALL the above of you all mentioned: tingling hands and feet, tired all day long, hard to breath just moving, my bones hurt just folding laundry, totally exhaused....dizzy alot, very weak. I do bruise easy but not covered and yes my hair is hidious. And yes....I do take anti depressents and mood stabilizer which i do not really think is due to this other issue BUT in the past yr I have gone down on cognitive issues such as memory and confusion, not abloe to concentrate. To be honest, I am really scared now but i appriciate everyones input and will take your advice.

Try posting this on the VSG board and you should get lots of specifics.  If you list the state where you live also, that will help.

Good Morning Everyone,

Hope your having a amazing week.   Mine hasn't been wonderful to say the least.   My 22 yr. old son is home sick with either a stomach virus or the flu....not sure which.    We ALL have so very much in our lives to be grateful for even when thing**** us that we aren't expecting.    Today I am grateful that I am a homemaker and can be home to make sure my son gets enough fluids down and that he gets something in his stomach even if it is a few dry crackers.    Grateful for God and all of his love and mercy that he shows us daily.   Grateful for my WLS and the weight that I have lost and kept off for over 7 yrs.    Grateful for Obesity Help and all the amazing people on this site.    Grateful for the beautiful weather we are having although I understand some states it is still winter....it is definately spring time weather here in Texas.   PLEASE share if you will what you are grateful for today.   Have a amazing day !!!

Hugs and blessings ~ Vivian 

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