Iron?

Good morning, Maysters. I'm heading back to the surgeon today because of a bout with severe acid reflux. I've done all the what-am-I-eating-or-drinking-differently-what-the-heck-is-its and wondered if this could be from adding 2 iron pills to my daily regime. I've had some anemia since September and my docs said to take the extra iron. Here's my question to you-since I am about to run off to work and don't have time to hunt, what kind of iron is best for gastric bypass patients and why? And exactly what kind of gastrointestinal upset can iron cause beside nausea and constipation? Any one know or have clues or links for me to look at? Thanks in advance! Becky Jean *down 83 lbs. *wearing size 16 jeans *55 lbs to goal 263/180/135

I have no idea - I take a multi with iron for right now, so I haven't had to worry about it too much. Check out Tooter's website at www.bariatricbytes.com She does a LOT of research on different kinds of things related to WLS and I know I've read some stuff she's posted about different kinds of vitamins. Hope you get rid of the acid reflux soon! Becky

Thanks! It doesn't look like the reflux will go away though. It's either the iron doing it or it's a hiatal hernia. Right now, we're going to treat it with some new wonder reflux drug and if that doesn't work, off to another doc I go. Bummer. Becky Jean