BACK ON THE BOARDS!!! IT'S KAREN FROM JOLIET, IL - POST OP FROM AUG 2002!

Oh my gosh- been FOREVER since I updated here!!! So much has changed in our lives, can't even begin to tell you! I have since had another daughter - who is now 2 years old - batteling anemia since giving birth to her and have to have infusions of iron from time to time but, otherwise, doing fantastic!!! I'm at a total of 144 lbs. lost since surgery and I'm smaller now that I think I was at birth! LOL We moved to Arizona from Illinois and I absolutely LOVE it here! Any old timers out there?! Give me a shout!!!

Hi. I am an old timer too I guess. Had my surgery 8/12/2002. I also had a baby post op. My son is 16 months old. My iron was low after having him, but I can't seem to get my doctors to get me an iron infusion and I don't understand why? How low was your iron before they gave you one and who administered it? Was it at your surgeon's office or another doctor? Thanks -- Kira

p.s. Arizona is beautiful. We almost moved out there, too -- into the Gilbert / Chandler area, but I got preggers with my son, so we had to tell my husband's job offer that we needed more time -- they wouldn't give it to us so here we still are!

Hello Krista! Actually, my doc in Joliet was Claudia Vera. She was fantastic! My doctor here in AZ is absolutely fantastic, as well! LOVE AZ!!! Keep in touch and let me know how you're doing!

Hi Karen! I'm Brenda. Originally from IL also. I had my RNY in August of 2002 in MA. I now live in AZ too! I would love some info on who you see for follow up stuff. I too am battling the anemia. I am not at the infusion stage and trying very hard not to go there. If you have a moment to share, let me know! Brenda