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Will i need b-12 injections now that i had 12 inches of ileum removed?
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Maybe: The ileum is 75 to 150 inches long so losing 12 inches may or may not affect your B12 absorption. You should be tested after a month or so to be sure.
Answered 6/24/2014
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