B12 INJECTIONS

[CATHYZOM]

I started my b12 injections with dr. k. monday Jan. 2nd 06 and today went back for my 3rd shot.  so far i HAVE GAINED 1/2 pound instead of losing.  The dr. was amazed, i told him that i have not been eating much food, knowing that i take these shots im watching everything and im very carefull with carbs. he couldnt explain why.  he gave me the shot again and told me lets see what happens by next week.  he said he might give me the pills also which i told him i dont have a problem with my appetite so i dont know what difference the pills will make.  Does anyone who take the b12 shots with a dr. have or has had this problem with losing weight. can you guys tell me if this is normal.  any suggestions on helping me make a difference in my weight.  thanks

[CATHYZOM]

thank you for your responce.  I dont understand this.  Did you say b12 is to maintain gaining weight or do you mean its to maintain NOT gaining weight.  and also how long have you been taking these shots from him and how soon after taking the first shot did you see a weight change. and also when did you start other meds. along with the shot, which pills did he give you. I would greatly appreciate any information that you have to offer regarding this matter.  thank you.  If you live i can give you my e.mail address and we can be in contact.   tx  Cathy

[CATHYZOM]

i meant to say if you LIKE i can give you my e.mail address.

[Jane1]

B 12 Shots are specifically for people who don't keep Vit B12 naturally - a once dire disorder called pernicious anemia.  If you are cutting carbs and exercising you will probably lose weight anyway without the shots - if your body keeps vit b12 you don't need to add extra injections.  This is lunacy and a diet fad, nothing more.  B 12 will give you energy hence giving you more power to exercise but beyond that why take injections of something you don't need, I take b12 because I have pernicious anemia and only take injection 4 times a year to maintain my bodies resources. Funnily I don't put on weight but I find it damn hard to lose it.  I take steriod medications so it is really hard to lose the weight - it has taken me 6 months to lose half a stone - but I am losing it through nothing more than exercise and normal diet.  I think doctors who prescribe vit b12 for weight loss and charge over the odds ( because Vit b12 injections are very cheap) are quacks and are also adding to the shortage of this medication ( there is a prounounced shortage of it where I live at the moment) for those who really need it to stay alive!

J.

[CECEGIRL]

OK, YES B-12 IS A VITAMIN AND IT DOESN'T MAKE YOU LOOSE WEIGHT ITSELF, YES IT DOES GIVE YOU ENERGY.  BUT BEING OVERWEIGHT IS A DISEASE, BELIEVE IT OR NOT SOME PEOPLE ARE FAT BECAUSE THEY JUST PLAIN EAT TO MUCH, EATING THE WRONG FOODS OR BELIEVE IT OR NOT, NOT EATING ENOUGH SO ANY TYPE OF FOOD THAT THE BODY GETS IT STORES IT AS FAT BECAUSE ITS STARVING.  I NEVER HEARD OF A SHORTAGE OF B-12 AT LEAST NOT WHERE IM FROM.  IF YOUR TAKING THE B-12 INJECTIONS TO LOOSE WEIGHT, BECAUSE YOUR OBESED AND NOT WASTING I SAY THAT BECAUSE I WAS 355Lbs WEARING A SIZE 26 AND NOW IM 170Lbs AT SIZE 11/12 WITH NO HANGING BODY FAT AND A LOT OF MUSCLE TONE.  

MY MOTHER HAD A HEART ATTACK AT AGE 44, AND SHE WAS OVERWEIGHT, HAD HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, AND THE DOCTORS WANTED TO SPEAK TO HER SIBLINGS, I AM THE OLDEST OF 4 GIRLS, AT THIS TIME OUR AGES WHERE 21-23YRS.  ALL OF US WHERE OVERWEIGHT AT THE TIME, ME BEING THE BIGGEST AND THE ONLY ONE WITH NO HEALTH ISSUES, THANK GOD, MY YOUNGEST SISTER WAS A DIABETIC SINCE 12YRS OLD AND MY OTHER TWO SISTERS HAD HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND ONE WAS BORDER LINE DIABETIC.  THE DOCTOR SAID IT PLAIN AND SIMPLE, ANYBODY CAN HAVE A HEART ATTACK, BUT WHEN YOUR OVERWEIGHT YOU UP YOUR CHANCE TIMES 4, AND BEING OVERWEIGHT CAN MAKE MANY OTHER DISEASE AND DISORDERS FOLLOW. YES SOME PEOPLE ARE SMALL AND HAVE THESE DISEASES, BUT WHY TAKE A CHANCE OF GETTING OR EVEN KEEPING THESE THINGS WHEN YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO CHANGE IT.  THAT NEXT WEEK I STARTED TAKING THE INJECTIONS AND IT GAVE ME MORE ENERGY TO EXERCISE, SO I COULD WORK OUT LONGER.  CAUSE WHERE I START FROM I NEEDED ALL THE HELP I COULD GET. I TRIED WORKING OUT BEFORE WITHOUT TAKING THE SHOT AND I COULDNT LAST LONG, AND AS THE WEIGHT COMES OFF IT BECOMES EASIER AND EASIER

"I HAVE NO REGRETS"

[Jane1]

cecegirl

I am not disagreeing with you about the dire need to lose weight.
When someone reaches a weight that will affect their quality of life any steps that can be taken to help this have to be encouraged.  Even if some of those steps are as dire - like stomach bypass, etc.  But using B12 shots is like waving a miracle cure infront of some people, some people who may not need to lose that much, at least what constant exercise and will power will procure.  I believe like yourself that obesity is a disease and I believe it is also inherited, just like some people who can't put on weight struggle.  Being obese to the point of harming health needs to be dealt with. And I am so glad that you have found a way to lower the risks.  I just get annoyed when all I read about is B12 this and B12 that and I can't fill my prescription at my local chemist this month because they have run out! I guess I will concede it has worked for you and will work for some, but that doesn't mean it makes me happy to see people bandy it about as a remedy.  I am obese and I'm 180lb, B12 just keeps me here, regular exercise and a diet have shifted some of the weight.  But I do realise that everyone is different.

Best regards and well done on the weight loss
J.

[ginajo]

I also get the b12 injections from my weight management doctor, also I drink two protien shakes a day, walk 30 minutes and eat a small eal of meat and veggies, Also appetite suppresnats and amino acids, all of this combined has helped me loose weight, the shots alone are not going to do it, watching what you eat means baked, broiled, or grilled meat, Not ribeye steaks lot's of fat, meaning fish and chicken, and eating stemaed veggies, excercise is important, loosing weight is work and there is no miracle.  

[rambo661]

hi ive been  on the b12 diet for about two weeks and im experiencing some symptoms, i eat what i have to eat, but since i started i havent gone to the restroom (potty)i feel bloaded and as if my food doesnt digest ...i go back to the doc on manday, but has anyone experienced anything similar, and is it normal?   please help me out im kinda freaking out.lol

thank you

[Sweete339]

I have also have been on the b-12 injections, but it does not just have b12 it is a b-complex, I also take it in part with an injection called Lipotropics. You may want to ask the doctor about that option. I have lost 8 pounds in just 3 weeks.