Any advice on pre-op labs ? Having memory and hair loss

kmg9122
on 7/24/11 11:41 am - Spring, TX
Hello all.  I'm a pre-op but was hoping some of you (with a lot more knowledge than me on this) might be able to look really quickly at my labs from February and let me know if you say anything completely out of whack.  The doctor indicated that I had a low Vit D and Thiamine.  I got a prescription for the D and have been supplementing for D on my own as well as a Mega B.  Problem is that my hair temporarily stopped falling out but has started again and my memory is complete crap and probably has been for more than a year.  Don't remember movies I've seen, stories I've heard, etc.  I've had a lapband for a few years so vitamin deficiency and likely protein deficiency may be the culprit.  Anyway, info you guys can add  - I appreciate it.  I also am hoping to have surgery in about 8-12 weeks so I should be getting updated labs shortly. 

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Kathi - Houston, Texas
2008 - Lap Band  Hoping for revision to DS Mar 2012
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Kayla B.
on 7/24/11 1:47 pm - Austin, TX
Do you drink alcohol?  Does the lapband cause you to vomit a lot?

I don't really see protein deficiency.  You could stand more b-12 in addition though.

I think it's time to retest to see if you have improved and alter supplementation in time for your DS.

What's mega B?  50mg of most b vites, 50mcg of others?  I think 500mcg-1000mcg additional quick melt B-12 in the form of methylcobalamin (Superior Source has a good one) could help boost that as well.

You don't necessarily need a full panel again, but you'll want to recheck the CBC, CMP, Vit D, thiamine, folic, B-12, and maybe add in B6, too...for kicks :)
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kmg9122
on 7/25/11 12:29 am - Spring, TX
Hi Kayla.  I drink alcohol socially so probably x3 drinks a month at the most and I do vomit quite a bit, probably x5 a week.  I'm seeing Dr. Stewart Aug. 4th and will asking for an order to get my labs redone.  I'll check on the methylcobalamin today - I really appreciate the suggestion!  Thanks a lot for your time and advice!

Kathi - Houston, Texas
2008 - Lap Band  Hoping for revision to DS Mar 2012
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