Sept. 24thers

Yesterday was a big appointment for me. A few hours about how you can die and then some lab work and and EKG. Tomarrow I meet with the surgeon after a GB US.

The problem is I got a copy of my labs and my Iron is low. I am worried I will be canceled. I know it is related to TOM so I am not worried. Any one else have low Iron?

I've always had low iron.. and especially during your cycle..
this shouldn't have an adverse affect on your surgery date..
You'll probably be advised to take some kind of supplement..


But on another note...
Yay 9/24!!!! That's our day!!

I've always had a problem with low Iron and my surgery has still been scheduled. My surgeon knows about it so I don't think it presents a problem especially since I'm taking 2 iron supplements daily and have been for at least 2 months.

My actual birthday is September 11, but on September 24, I will be re-born!!

I don't have low iron, but am glad to be joining all of you on the 24th!  Best of luck to you all, and may your healing time be rapid!!

Hey!  Just wanted to pop in and say that as of Friday, I, too, am a Sept. 24ther!     YAY!  We should all stick together and share what goes on with one another, then meet on our anniversary for HUGS!!! I'm looking forward to my surgery, but do have hesitations...  I guess it's just the general fear of the whole change of lifestyle for me...

Don't worry about your iron being low on your lab work.  This can change daily w/ lab work.  Just be sure to get those vitamins in and be sure to use one w/ some extra iron if you tend to have this frequently.  I use the Target brand of pre-natal vitamins because they are the only ones that do not make my stomach hurt, AND they have WONDERFUL amounts of all of the good stuff we need in our female bodies (sorry, guys! ha!)...  Also remember that if you take an iron supplement alone that it CAN/MAY cause constipation (which I'm sure you are not having to worry about on this lovely liquid diet), and if you experience this, you can take an over the counter stool softener called COLASE.  My advice is solid, I promise, however, be sure to speak with your doc to see what they recommend for you; that's always the best.

Anyway, hang in there, and I look forward to hearing back from you ALL!!!
Maria

Well, I've just gotten home; yes, just now!!!  I could not wait to come home & see how you all were doing.  So, what's up with everyone?  Anyone sore?  Having fun w/ liquids?  I'm doing great, and feel only minimal, expected pains.  I can't wait to hear from you all!

Maria!