B12: How much do you take?

karen C.
on 7/9/09 11:34 am - Kennewick, WA

I started out taking one sublingual every other day. They say "500mcg" on the label. I've been taking one a day for about 6 months. I like em, and it can't hurt. Then I'm talking to my daughter who is taking twice the dosage I am which sounded like too much to me. I get my bottle out and it says to take "1-FIVE" daily!!! So here I thought it was a standard amount. I just don't pay close enough attention (most of the time). Input please?

Karen C

vitalady
on 7/9/09 12:23 pm - Puyallup, WA

RNY on 10/05/94

I'm more concerned about what level I attained. As a person over 50, you make very little, if any, intrinsic factor, so all eaten or swallowed B12 is useless. Of course, no matter, since if you HAD any IF, it'd be locked away in the original stomach.

I do shots weekly, but if I didn't, I'd take 10,000 mcg per day. Can't go toxic in B12, the higher the better for cell development.

Michelle
RNY, distal, 10/5/94

P.S. My year + long absence has NOTHING to do with my WLS, or my type of WLS. See my profile.

Jan C.
on 7/9/09 1:28 pm - Cedar Creek, MO

RNY on 08/14/06

i tried taking them by mouth when i first started and wasnt doing any good so i too give myself shots. i sure can tell when it is time to give myself another one too.

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Linda S.
on 7/9/09 3:06 pm - PHOENIX, AZ

RNY on 11/09/06

Hiya Jan,can you tell me what signs you get when it is time for a B12 shot??
For me,I notice low energy and a downward mental state,slight but there.
Thanks.

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Jan C.
on 7/9/09 5:02 pm - Cedar Creek, MO

RNY on 08/14/06

yes that is the symptom that i have too. i do only b 12 2 times a month..

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karen C.
on 7/9/09 5:21 pm - Kennewick, WA

RNY on 02/16/05

Educate me please. What is intrinsic factor? So does sublingual count? I know I feel better taking it. Made appt for yearly and labs today. Also scheduled bone density which I haven't had in 4 years. Anxious to compare results.

Karen C