Gastric-bypass patients..I am going for a second opinion

[w8liftinglady]

I have had terrible neurological problems..seizures and severe memory loss..since my surgery.I had to have a pacemaker put in due to frequent passing out episodes.My doctors all passed the buck to each other,so I am seeing a new "Dr House"-like doc next Mon to see if I can get on IV vitamins.I believe I have a serious B1 deficiency,and simply can not absorb oral vitamins.One of my co-workers is having the same prob.I'll keep you informed.
Some articles:
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/520701
http://gastricbypass.netfirms.com/vitamins.htm
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic221.htm
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E18852570E60072D8AD

[Systematic Chaos]

1. Godspeed to you, and good luck!!

I hope that the IV vitamins are just the thing you need.

:hug:

[AZBlue]

2. I'm so sorry to hear that!

I hope your new doctor can figure things out - keep us posted. And take care of yourself!!! :hug:

[auntAgonist]

3. I sure hope you can get all of this sorted out .. have you

been taking dry vitamins as opposed to those that are encapsulated with oil based products? I only take dry vits because I was told early out that we couldn't absorb the other type. I had the BPD/DS and if I remember correctly your surgery was the RNY?

I'll be thinking of you and sending good healing vibes your way, please keep us updated on how you're doing.

I am having some issues with Iron which is not unusual. I'm currently Iron Deficient Anemic and will need Iron infusions. (waiting for the Dr to call with appt. time etc).

I take TwinLab dry A 400 iu x4 a day
TwinLab dry A&D 400 iu x4 a day
I also take a prescription D 4 times a day
2 prenatal 2x a day just because they have more in them than regular multi vitamins
I take a prescription Iron pill 3x a day (Niferex Forte 150mg)
I take 400 mg of Calcium Citrate 3 times a day too.

The iron and calcium are taken separate from all the other pills so that the calcium doesn't interfere with the absorbtion.

I get a B12 shot every 2 weeks.

In the morning I take rocalcitriol and a tiny amount of levothyroxine.

I hope I remembered everything :)