Patients who have undergone gastric banding should be aware of the following signs that may indicate falling B12 levels and warrant prompt blood testing: Neurological symptoms: Tingling, numbness, or 'pins and needles' in the hands or feet Difficulty with balance or coordination Memory problems, difficulty concentrating, or 'brain fog' Mood changes, including low mood or irritability Haematological symptoms: Persistent fatigue or weakness disproportionate to activity levels Breathlessness on mild exertion Pallor or a slightly yellowish tinge to the skin Other indicators: A sore, smooth, or inflamed tongue (glossitis) Mouth ulcers occurring frequently It is important to recognise that some of these symptoms particularly fatigue and low mood are non-specific and may overlap with other post-operative nutritional deficiencies, such as iron or vitamin D deficiency
Even then, these foods are often difficult for your body to break down and glean Vitamin B12 from
Among others who might consider B12 injections are those who suffer from pernicious anemia, due to their difficulty maintaining proper red blood cell counts
(e-f) Analysis of vitamin B12 levels in the WT and OSKM mice receiving doxycycline and the vitamin B12 bolus, as schematized in Fig
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