People Who Have Had Gastric Surgery Gastric bypass surgery (like Roux-en-Y), sleeve gastrectomy, or other bariatric procedures significantly reduce the stomachs ability to produce intrinsic factor a protein required to absorb B12 in the small intestine
You do not need a prescription for most vitamin B12 injections
They shift with the indication, the dose a clinician selects, individual biology, and how consistently the protocol is followed
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They'll likely schedule recommended blood tests to monitor your B12 levels, discuss any persistent or new symptoms, review your injection technique periodically, and adjust your injection schedule based on your results
This can happen if the body is not used to the increased levels of the vitamin