(Gaby, A.R., 2002
Monitor with your doctor
What is normal post-surgical edema: In the first 4 to 8 weeks after surgical procedures involving lymphatic disruption (axillary dissection, pelvic node dissection, groin dissection, etc.), some degree of edema in the affected limb or region is expected
When to Seek Support and Personalized Adjustments Mild to moderate headaches that occur for 1-3 days after injection and resolve with over-the-counter pain relief are expected and typically don't require intervention
Coverage is more likely if you have an underlying health condition that prevents your body from properly absorbing Vitamin B12 from food or supplements, such as pernicious anemia or certain gastrointestinal disorders, or if you have had specific surgeries like gastric bypass
mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, manganese, and iron