B12 where for art thee?

Hi all

These last few days I’ve been quite tired, grumpy and just feeling ‘off it’ a little.

Driving over to watch Chas n Dave in Holmefirth on friday night it suddenly occurred to me….. I’m due my B12 injection in the next week or so!!  I forget every time why I’m feeling so tired and lethargic – you’d think almost a year on I’d have realised quicker!!

Routinely offering B12 injections on a three monthly basis is fairly new in Bradford.  I know that many who have had the op before me are only just being given it as it has come to the doctor’s attention that they are B12 deficient.  Thankfully my consultant, Mr Halstead, put me straight on it so within a couple of weeks of the op I had my first one.

Mark says that once I’ve had the injection I almost immediately become a bouncing bunny (put your own imagery to that one).  I would say that if you don’t get it straight away enquire with your consultant or his team as it seems almost certain that you will need it at some point.

I have to admit I don’t like getting it, as the injection does hurt (I won’t lie) but it’s because there is quite a lot of liquid that they inject into you (in comparison to a flu jab etc, NOT that they are injecting a pint of liquid).  It is painful as it is injected in but goes relatively quickly and believe me, it’s worth having.  Not only do you feel better but a deficiency of B12 can cause problems:

Quote from Web MD (http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/guide/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptoms-causes)

If the deficiency is not corrected, it can damage the nerve cells. If this happens, vitamin B12 deficiency effects may include:

• tingling or numbness in fingers and toes
• difficulty walking
• mood changes or depression
• memory loss, disorientation, and dementia

Medical stuff aside – I went shopping for a long frock for a Spring Ball we’re going to and came back with two!!  A lovely gold dress which is simple and elegant (unlike me) and a lovely dark blue one with beaded flowers on the bodice.  I’m sure I’ll post a photo on the day.

See you soon x